Meet the Team at Family Dental Care

WaLinda
Dental Hygienist

WaLinda is a dental hygienist at Family Dental Care. She graduated in 2011 from the dental hygiene program at Lamar Institute of Technology with an associate of applied science degree. WaLinda uses her experience to provide gentle, thorough cleanings for her patients to help them obtain and maintain good oral health. She is from Buna (state?) but enjoys spending her time at Lake Sam Rayburn with her family and friends. She is married and has two sweet, adventurous children.

Kieu
Dental Hygienist

Kieu was born and raised in Port Arthur (state). She graduated in 2005 from Lamar Institute of Technology with an associate of applied science degree in dental hygiene. Kieu is passionate about providing quality care and helping patients achieve optimum oral health. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son. She looks forward to surfing, fishing and relaxing on the beach in Pensacola, FL with her extended family every year.

Abby
Dental Hygienist

Esther
Dental Assistant

Since March of 2023, Esther has been a registered dental assistant at Family Dental Care. Prior to joining the practice, she was a CNA for a year. Esther is fantastic at helping patients of all ages feel welcome in a stereotypically uncomfortable place. Esther uses her excellent people skills to assist with patients in the operatory, as well as on the phone at the front desk. She is often seen entertaining small children in the dental chair with her Rapunzel-like hair. When she is not assisting either doctor, Esther is an avid reader and amateur photographer. She loves volleyball, traveling and has recently found her newest love of skydiving.

Kaitlinn
Dental Assistant

Kaitlinn has been a dedicated registered dental assistant since 2019. She has been with Family Dental Care since 2022 and is currently the lead dental assistant. She began her career after completing her education through Beaumont Dental Assistant School. Kaitlinn started in the pediatric dental setting where she thrived for three years before getting into general dentistry. Kaitlinn is also a wife and mom to two beautiful children, and has a Boxer named LeRoy. Her hobbies include cooking, cleaning, singing and spending time with family and friends.

Raelyn
Doctor's Coordinator

Raelyn’s current role in the office is the doctor’s coordinator. She went to school for dental assisting at Beaumont Dental Assisting school in 2017 but decided in 2023 that the front desk is her specialty. She takes pride in working with our patients every day and couldn’t ask for a better team with which to spend her days. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with family and friends and having quality time with her son.

Elise
Hygiene Coordinator

Elise is our dedicated hygiene coordinator. She grew up in Lumberton, Texas where she graduated from Lumberton High School. She started her career as a hair stylist and moved to College Station for 16 years. After some time away from Southeast Texas, Elise moved back to the area to be near family and enjoy time with her nephews and niece. When she is not busy answering the phones, she is often found entertaining the patients with her wittiness. When out of the office, Elise still makes time for clients with their hair needs. To relax, she enjoys time at the beach and lake with friends and family.

Amber
Office Manager