About Welker Dental

Office Manager

Shauna left the corporate world behind in 2021 to work for Welker Dental. She came to Welker Dental with over 18 years of management experience. She has experience in recruiting, developing, and leading teams of 75+ team members. She is a member of the American Association of Dental Office Management, and enjoys giving back to the community through philanthropy. Shauna resides in Arnold, MO and enjoys spending time with her family which includes husband, Terry, and two beautiful daughters, Isabella and Adaline! In her free time, Shauna loves to read and travel with her family.  Shauna’s favorite part of being a Welker Dental Team member is building relationships with patients and team members. She is committed to providing a comfortable and informative office environment for patients with a personalized approach. 

Registered Lead Dental Hygienist

For the past 2 years, Morgan has been a key component in Welker Dental's growth! She graduated from Southern Illinois University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene and is a longtime native of Southern Illinois, currently residing in Red Bud, IL. Morgan loves spending time outdoors with her two young sons, Bennett and Cooper, and husband, Chad! Morgan is an avid gym enthusiast and loves feeling healthy. Through educating and caring for our patients, she can establish a trusting bond that patients know they can rely on. Morgan's favorite aspect of her career is working with team members that share the same goal every day- to provide exceptional patient care.

Certified Expanded Functions Lead Dental Assistant

Sam is a fantastic dental assistant with 14 years of experience in the dental office! Over that course of time, she has several certifications including nitrous oxide monitoring, sedation monitoring, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). Outside of the office, Sam has a beautiful family including her husband, Michael, and together they have two awesome kids, Vivian and Bobby! They love playing games, adventuring outside, dancing, singing, and watching movies! Sam finds her career rewarding by helping patients feel comfortable and relaxed before, during, and after their dental experience.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dianna has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for nearly 10 years! She joined the Welker Dental Team in 2020 and has been an incredible asset. Dianna loves keeping our patients smiles healthy and outside of the office, Dianna enjoys spending time with her husband, Jake, and two children Jacob and Caroline on their family farm. Dianna’s favorite part of being a Welker team member is that she is able to educate her patients alongside dentists and other dental professionals that want to ensure our patients are healthy!

Registered Dental Assistant

Kathy has been a part of Welker Dental for 8 years and has been in dentistry for over 30 years! She earned her certification in dental assisting at the Air Force clinic overseas in Panama. Kathy was born in St. Louis and currently calls Festus, MO home. Kathy truly enjoys her profession, and her favorite part of her career is educating and creating healthy new smiles for our patients. When she isn't helping our patients, she can be found going on walks, attending wineries, or visiting wineries. Kathy has six grandchildren and she and her husband, Jim, love watching them play sports.

Certified Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Lauren became a part of our team in August 2020 and has been an amazing assistant since 2015! She was born in St. Louis, MO and grew up in Festus, MO. Lauren and her husband, Bobby, have been married since October 2021 and share their home with their two dogs, Kali and Autumn, and their two cats, Bear and Millie. Together, Lauren and Bobby enjoy boating, going to concerts and comedy shows, and traveling! Lauren’s favorite place to vacation is the ocean. In her free time, Lauren loves to garden and has an impressive collection of plants. What she loves the most about her profession is the ability to help people whether it be bettering a patient’s oral health or giving them a smile that boosts their confidence. She is proud to be a part of Welker Family Dental because she gets to work alongside caring doctors and caring coworkers that share the same core values.

Registered Dental Assistant

Jordyn worked in pediatric dentistry for 6.5 years before joining the Welker Dental Team in December 2023. Jordyn loves to spend her free time with her husband Matt, 2 kids Sienna and Noah, and two huskies Luka and Kodi. Her family enjoys being outside and taking walks around the subdivision. Jordyn's favorite part about her job is helping patients get healthy and making them feel as comfortable as possible. Jordyn's favorite part of being on the Welker team is how helpful and caring everyone is with not only one another but patients as well.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Sierra has been with Welker dental since July 2023. She became a hygienist in 2021 but before that she was a dental assistant for 5 years. On the weekends Sierra stays busy with her husband Justin and two boys Jay and Lucas. She loves to take road trips, hike, and spend time with her family. Sierra loves her job as a hygienist and all the amazing people she meets. Her favorite part of being a Welker Dental Team member is how much fun we have at the office, and how everyone is always available to help.

Registered Dental Hygienist

Hayley has been a great asset to the Welker team since August of 2022 and has been a dental hygienist since 2016. Hayley loves making great connections and providing excellent care for her patients. In her spare time, she loves to be outdoors with her husband Tyler, daughter Emery, and twin boys Waylon and Brayden. They love going to the lake and camping. Hayley’s favorite part about being on the Welker team is knowing that everyone is there for her and together they all provide what is best for the patients.

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Jennifer has been a certified dental assistant for 20 years. Over that course of time, she has several certifications including nitrous oxide monitoring, sedation monitoring, Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Basic Life Support (BLS). She has been working at Welker Dental for almost 4 years now and loves to balance working up front as a business assistant and in back as a dental assistant. Jennifer loves spending time with her husband, Erich, and her three boys, Jackson, Jonathan and Logan as well as her two dogs Grace and Louie!  She loves to travel and watch her kids play sports.  Jennifer’s favorite part of working at Welker Dental is working with caring doctors and building relationships with patients and team members.

Business Assistant

Anna has been a part of Welker dental for 3 ½ years and in dentistry for 5 years. She’s an expert in insurance and enjoys communicating insurance coverage to patients. Anna loves spending time with her husband Jeffrey and their 3 children Marcella, Vera and Lane. They all enjoy being outside playing with their dogs Willow and Maybel. As well, as spending time in the garden with their 15 chickens. Anna's favorite part of working at Welker Dental is the love and friendship she shares with the patient and her coworkers.