Meet the Team

Hi my name is Makayla, I moved here from Illinois to be closer to my boyfriend. I love being a dental assistant because I get to help people every day. Seeing a patient’s reaction when we’ve eased their pain or transformed their smile is the best part of my job.

Katie is an outgoing person who loves to help others and spend time with her family.

Hi, my name is Abby. I have my background in family consumer science education. I’ve been with the office for three years.

Hi, my name is Mariah Proffer. I am the marketing and PR manager here. I have worked in HR for about 10 years. With working here at [FFD], I have went from new patient coordinator to treatment coordinator to dental assistant, and now I am marketing and PR manager, so so exciting.

Hi, l'm Jenna! I am the Insurance coordinator. What I really like about my job is that I get to verify and send claims (with the x-rays) to the insurance companies.

My name is Shyan. I was originally going to go to college to be an RN and I decided that is not what I wanted to do. So I worked in the hospital, factory, and customer service areas. My favorite part of the job is I like interacting with the patients and I like all of the co-workers here.

Hello, my name is Mark. I like to spend time with my two growing boys and my wife. I love my job because I get to help people.

Hi, my name is Lexi. I don’t have a dental background or education. I did not go to school for dental, let me put it that way. My Farmington Family Dental background, I’ve done almost every position in the front and I am now a front office manager and lead treatment coordinator.

My name is Grace. I went to OTC for dental assisting. I got my EFDA certifications and my CDA. I’ve been here with Dr Perry since March. My favorite part of the job is meeting with all the patients. I love getting to meet new people and getting to help them get healthy.

Hello, I'm Steven Perry, Dr. Steven Perry. I’m the owner of The Practice. I graduated from dental school in 2017 from a school in Cleveland, Ohio and worked a couple of places before moving down to Missouri. We bought The Practice in 2020 and have been loving it. My family moved out with me.

Hello, my name is Carla. I have been in dentistry since 1974 and graduated with my hygienist license in 1988. I have a degree in Applied Science as well. I have been with this office for 7 years but only 6 years since Dr Perry has had it.