Meet Your New Lumberton Dental Team

Sommer graduated from Lamar State College Orange with a degree in Dental Assisting in 2003. She worked as a dental assistant with Dr. Nelams for 12 years. She rejoined the team in 2020 as the Doctor’s Coordinator. Her favorite thing about her job is making sure patients feel welcomed and comfortable while they are in the office. She is originally from Kirbyville but has lived here in Lumberton for 7 years. She is married with one daughter and two fur babies. In her spare time, she enjoys taking trips with her family and going to the lake or beach.

Theresa has been working in dentistry since 1997 and joined our team in 2014. She loves interacting with patients and helping them achieve the perfect smile. In her free time, Theresa enjoys cooking, traveling, and spending time with her husband of 31 years and their children and grandchildren.

Bethany graduated from Lamar State College Orange with a degree in dental assisting in August of 2020. She joined our team as our hygiene coordinator in September of 2020. She absolutely loves working in the dental field and helping patients achieve the smile of their dreams. In the future, Bethany plans to attend Lamar Institue of Technology in Beaumont to further her education and become a registered dental hygienist. She lives here in Lumberton with her husband, and in her free time, she enjoys crafting, cooking, and spending time with family.

Katie received an associate’s degree in dental hygiene from Lamar Institute of Technology in 2015. She then obtained a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from Texas Woman’s University. She has been a part of our team since 2015. She enjoys developing relationships with her patients. In her free time, she loves spending time with her husband and two children and also making trips to Arkansas to visit family there.

Stephanie graduated from Lamar Institute of Technology in 2005 with a degree in applied science. She joined the Family Dental Care team in 2006. She takes continuing education classes throughout the year to keep her knowledge fresh. She enjoys helping her patients obtain healthy smiles and also getting to know them and their families. She is married and has a son and a daughter. In her spare time, she enjoys attending and supporting her children’s activities. She also likes spending weekends at the lake with extended family and friends.

Sheri graduated from the dental hygiene program at Lamar University in 1994 and has been providing quality care for patients since then. She attends continuing education classes and seminars every year to stay informed and educated about the latest dental treatments. She has been a part of the Family Dental Care team since 2006 and has shown sincere dedication in creating a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for our patients. She is passionate about educating patients on the importance of good oral hygiene and especially enjoys working with children. A longtime resident of the area, her hobbies include canoeing, fishing, and camping. She is also a volunteer soccer coach.

Bailey graduated from Lamar State College in Orange with a degree in dental assisting. She is certified to monitor your inhaled sedation and takes continuing education classes to keep her skills fresh. Her favorite part of her job is helping patients feel more confident about their smiles. She enjoys spending free time with her husband and three children, especially if it involves watching sporting events.

Holly began her dental career right here in 2019. She loves being able to help patients feel better about their smile. She is currently studying business. She enjoys spending time with her husband, family, and dogs.