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Dr. Patrick J. Ryan, DDS
Dr. Courtney Keel, DDS
Grin Pediatric Dentistry
6225 Chapel Hill Blvd.
Plano, TX 75093

(972) 608-4746

Meet the Dentist | Meet the Team

Kathi – Office Manager

Hi, my name is Kathi. I have been working with Dr. Ryan at Grin since 2004 as the Office Manager. I oversee the daily operations of our office as well as the human resources. My goal is to ensure that each visit to Grin is WONDERFUL! I am a native of California but have lived in Texas for 18 years. I am married, have 3 children and 2 grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family, dancing and a good laugh. Please feel free to contact me with any concerns about our office that you may have.

Jessica – Dental Hygienist

Hi, my name is Jessica. Grin has been my home since graduation from dental hygiene school in 1999. It has been my privilege to work and grow with Dr. Ryan, my awesome Grin teammates and friends, and our wonderful patients! I feel the most rewarding aspect of my job is helping a fearful child (and sometimes their parents) become excited and so comfortable that they are eager for their return to our office. My husband, Patrick, and I have been blessed with a precious and very busy little girl, Samantha. We live in Forney with our two boxers, Buster and Phoebe, and two Jack Russell terriers, Kosmo and Max. We enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors.

Amanda – Dental Hygienist

Hi, my name is Amanda and I am a dental hygienist for Dr. Ryan. I have worked at Grin since 2005 and have practiced dental hygiene since 2003. I am originally from Wichita Falls, TX, and attended MSU where I received a BS in dental hygiene. After graduation, I moved to the metroplex to pursue my career in the field of dentistry. I love my job at Grin because I get to work with our awesome team who is very much like family to me, and because of our patients, who I feel are the best of the best. I enjoy working with Dr. Ryan because he is open, honest and treats every child as he would his own. When I am not working, I enjoy spending time with my fiancé Logan, my son Cole, my two dogs, and getting outdoors as much as possible

Dental Assistants

Ashley – Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Ashley, and I am one of the dental assistants. I attended school at Texas State Technical College for dental assisting. It has always been my calling to work with children and be a positive, fun loving role model in their lives. I have been part of the team at Grin since May of 2008 and love the atmosphere. Everyone is great with the children and make our office a fun place to come to. I am happily married to my husband Jeremy and we have a beautiful daughter named Brianna.

Belinda – Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Belinda, I have been a pediatric dental assistant since 2002 and have been part of the Grin team since 2004. The best part of my job is interacting with the kids which brings a smile to my face. I am happily married with one daughter and a dog. In my spare time I love to have family and friends at my house and go out to the movies.

Kate – Dental Assistant

Hi, my name is Kate and I have been a seasonal dental assistant with Grin since February 2006. I attend Baylor College of Dentistry – Caruth School of Dental Hygiene. I will be graduating in May 2010 and hope to further my career in pediatrics. In my free time I enjoy playing games with my family and friends.

Lindsey – Dental Assistant

Hi, I am Lindsey, and I have been part of the Grin team as a dental assistant since December 2006. I have always known that I wanted to work with children. Knowing that I make an impact on their lives is one of the many things that I look forward to each day. In my spare time I like to go shopping and spend time with my Lab, Sox.

Front Office Staff

Brittney – Receptionist

Hi, my name is Brittney, and I joined the Grin team in May 2009 as the front desk receptionist. I grew up in Washington State, completed my undergraduate degree at Howard University in Washington D.C., and now permanently reside here in Dallas, Texas. I am proud to be a part of the Grin team and thoroughly enjoy greeting and getting to know all of our patients.

Luisa – Scheduling Coordinator

Hi, my name is Luisa, and I am the scheduling coordinator for Grin. I have been part of the Grin team since 2005. Although finding the perfect appointment time for all of our patients can be challenging it allows me to deal with our patients and parents on a personal level which makes my job rewarding. When not at work I love spending quality time with my family and my friend’s.

Stephanie - Financial & Insurance Coordinator

Hi my name is Stephanie, and I have worked with Grin Pediatric Dentistry since 2002 and it is a great place to work. My primary responsibility is to track and collect the production for the practice which includes billing, insurance claims and appeals. I set up financial arrangements and assist our family of patients whenever possible with their questions and concerns that naturally occur when accepting the financial responsibility for dental care. In my spare time I like to travel and spend time at the beach.

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