Meet Our Friendly Purcell, OK Dental Office Staff
The
first thing you'll notice when you walk into Herndon Family Dentistry
is the incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere. Members of our staff
have been hand-picked to provide you the best possible experience
during your visit to the dentist. Learn more about our team below.
Cosette Pruitt, Office Manager
Cosette was born and raised in Oklahoma City. She has competently managed Herndon Family Dentistry for almost twenty years. Cosette handles most of our insurance processing and financial arrangements. She always strives to find a way for people to afford the dental treatment that they deserve.
Views on Dentistry
"Poor dental health touches all aspects of our lives from children to adults. It is very rewarding to see someone leaving our office being no longer in pain and on the road to good hygiene and function. Having been afraid of dentistry as a young person, it is great to be able to help others get over their fears and see them continue to return for routine dental checkups. Even after almost twenty years, every day is a new challenge and new people to meet. It is amazing the advances in dentistry that have occurred during this time. We stay on the cutting edge with the most up to date techniques."
Views on Dentistry
"Poor dental health touches all aspects of our lives from children to adults. It is very rewarding to see someone leaving our office being no longer in pain and on the road to good hygiene and function. Having been afraid of dentistry as a young person, it is great to be able to help others get over their fears and see them continue to return for routine dental checkups. Even after almost twenty years, every day is a new challenge and new people to meet. It is amazing the advances in dentistry that have occurred during this time. We stay on the cutting edge with the most up to date techniques."
Kelsie Murray, Front Office Receptionist
Kelsie's profile will come soon
Kim Willard, R.D.H., Dental Hygienist
Kim grew up in Washington, OK and became a dental assistant at Herndon Family Dentistry a couple of years after graduating high school. She was a dental assistant for over five years and then attended college and hygiene school at Rose State College. She graduated from the Rose State College of Hygiene in 2002 and she has worked here every since.
Views on Dentistry
"As a hygienist, I enjoy the preventative aspects of dentistry such as routine prophys and sealants. I also like scaling and root planing for patients that need periodontal therapy for periodontal disease. As a hygienist, I appreciate the relationships we make with the patients we see regularly. This really makes my job enjoyable! I feel that we help people by not only providing them with excellent dental care, but by helping them to gain the self confidence that a beautiful smile can give."
Views on Dentistry
"As a hygienist, I enjoy the preventative aspects of dentistry such as routine prophys and sealants. I also like scaling and root planing for patients that need periodontal therapy for periodontal disease. As a hygienist, I appreciate the relationships we make with the patients we see regularly. This really makes my job enjoyable! I feel that we help people by not only providing them with excellent dental care, but by helping them to gain the self confidence that a beautiful smile can give."
Lollie Lenker, R.D.H., Dental Hygienist
Lollie grew up in Blackwell, OK. She fulfilled her undergraduate studies at the University of Oklahoma and earned her hygiene degree from the Rose State College of Dental Hygiene. She has worked as a full time hygienist as well as temporary fill-in hygienist for many offices in the past and thus has gained a broad base of experience from many office settings.
Views on Dentistry
"I like working in the field of dentistry because of the patients. It is interesting to meet so many different people, all with different needs. It is exciting to see a patient start and finish their dental treatment. It is a rewarding feeling for our dental team and also for the patient. I am especially interested in the periodontal health of the mouth. I think of the gums and bone support as the foundation for the teeth. The most valuable contribution we make to our patients in a dental office is education. By teaching patients about proper care and maintenance it allows them to take charge of their own health."
Views on Dentistry
"I like working in the field of dentistry because of the patients. It is interesting to meet so many different people, all with different needs. It is exciting to see a patient start and finish their dental treatment. It is a rewarding feeling for our dental team and also for the patient. I am especially interested in the periodontal health of the mouth. I think of the gums and bone support as the foundation for the teeth. The most valuable contribution we make to our patients in a dental office is education. By teaching patients about proper care and maintenance it allows them to take charge of their own health."
Angela Stroud, Dental Assistant
Angela (Angie) grew up in the Purcell area. She has been a dental assistant at our office for almost fifteen years. She has been an extremely positive influence for our office during that time with her strong desire to learn and her cheerful disposition.
Views on Dentistry
"Dentistry gives me a feeling of purpose and accomplishment! We give our patients time and consideration. We want to treat our patients with the same respect that we would want to be treated with. Healthy teeth are a must for everyone!"
Views on Dentistry
"Dentistry gives me a feeling of purpose and accomplishment! We give our patients time and consideration. We want to treat our patients with the same respect that we would want to be treated with. Healthy teeth are a must for everyone!"
Kristen Bright, Dental Assistant
Kristen Bright was born and raised in Protection Kansas. She is proud to say that she is the only member of our staff to have killed and skinned a Kansas buck. She adds a happy, bright charm to our staff that we all appreciate. Kristen is currently pursuing undergraduate studies in hopes of going to dental school some day. She has been with us for almost ten years.
Views on Dentistry
"I love my job. There's a huge variety of things that I get to do. I enjoy helping our patients and I'm very proud of what we do here. Dentistry is a field in which you continually learn because the technology is always advancing. Many people do not realize how much their mouths affect how they feel. When we can fix a person’s teeth and make them feel better, as well as raise their self esteem, it makes us feel great as well."
Views on Dentistry
"I love my job. There's a huge variety of things that I get to do. I enjoy helping our patients and I'm very proud of what we do here. Dentistry is a field in which you continually learn because the technology is always advancing. Many people do not realize how much their mouths affect how they feel. When we can fix a person’s teeth and make them feel better, as well as raise their self esteem, it makes us feel great as well."
Nicole Hook, Dental Assistant and Bookkeeper
Nicoles Profile Will Come Soon
Shayla Bishop, Dental Assistant
Shayla's Profile Will Come Soon
Noel Herndon, Dental Assistant
Noel is a senior at Washington High School and works part time at the office. He helps tie together many of the loose ends when we are finishing our day. Noel always has a smile to share with our patients and a helping hand for his co-workers. He is considering a future in the health care industry after graduation from high school.
