Meet Our Richardson Dental Team
Our dental team is truly the heart and soul of our practice. They’ll be the friendly voice on the phone when you call in, the smile that greets you at the door, and the helpful hand that guides you through your appointments. Each member has been hand-selected by our doctors based on their training, experience, and personality. Together, they’re able to provide our patients with a truly personalized and welcoming dental experience. Below, you can get to know some of the friendly faces you’ll meet here at Canyon Creek Family Dentistry.
Christina, New Patient Coordinator
When you walk into Canyon Creek Family Dentistry, Christina will likely be the first friendly face that you see. Originally from Caddo, TX, she has over 4 years of experience in dentistry and just loves how her job gives her the chance to meet new, wonderful people every day.
At home, Christina enjoys camping, fishing, drawing, learning to play guitar, and exploring places she’s never been. She’s also fluent in ASL!
Anita, Insurance Coordinator
Have a question about your insurance benefits? Want to know which procedures you’re covered for and for how much? Anita is happy and able to answer all of your insurance-related questions! She has almost 17 years of experience working in dentistry, and in that time, she has learned all of the ins-and-outs of dental insurance. Her favorite part of her job is helping people meet their dental needs and easily afford their dental care.
A Dallas native, Anita has two grown children and likes to watch movies as well as craft various things by hand.
Karen, Insurance Coordinator
Karen enjoys coming to work every day because it enables her to help people save thousands of dollars on their dental care. If you want to know the best ways to get the absolute most out of your dental benefits, she’s the person to ask! She has more than 2 years of dental experience and works hard to keep up with the latest trends in insurance so she can always keep our patients fully informed.
During her free time, Karen likes to shop, bake, craft, dance, plan parties, and play with her “daughter of four paws,” Bella.
Afsaneh, Office Manager
Afsaneh is a hygiene graduate of the Baylor College of Dentistry and has over 20 years of experience serving patient’s smiles. Her favorite part of her job has always been helping patients understand more about their dental health. In addition to her university education, she is also certified in soft tissue management and dental practice management.
She is happily married with 2 boys-- one who is in law school and one who plays football for A&M Commerce. Her hobbies include shopping and watching college football, and she’s well known around the office for always being happy and positive.
Desiree, Dental Hygienist
Desiree is a Dallas native and graduate of Texas A&M University. She has over 3 years of experience in the dental field, and her favorite part about being a hygienist is building personal relationships with our patients that are centered around educating and motivating them to reach an optimum state of oral health. If you ever need any tips on how to keep your teeth clean between appointments, she’s always happy to help!
At home, Desiree enjoys spending time with her family (including her beloved “fur-baby” Bruno), as well as playing soccer, baking, and watching movies.