Meet the Team

At Springfield Dental Care, we are small, we are personal, and we are personable!

Our team is the best in the business; you will know our names and have our phone numbers. We are here to help keep your smile bright and healthy, and make visits the highlight of your day!

We have gathered a group who are at the very top of their individual disciplines and they are at the front line to ensure you are always treated with the greatest professionalism, respect, and compassion.

You can count on them to make every visit worry-free, as they are dedicated to exceeding your expectations, earning your trust and your smile! ~ Dr. Hein

Meg

Dental Hygienist

I grew up in Rogersville showing horses and playing volleyball. I graduated from OTC’s dental hygiene program. My husband and I enjoy keeping up with our two very active teenagers. As a family, we enjoy hiking, hunting, being on the water, and playing with our potbellied pigs.

Jess

Dental Hygienist

I enjoy forming patient relationships and easing dental fears. There are so many people who are anxious about dentistry and I love being able to show them that we can improve their oral health without a painful, traumatic experience. By preventing and treating oral disease, I help to protect a patient’s teeth and gums and their overall health.

I started in the field as a Dental Assistant in 2007, then returned to school and completed my degree in dental hygiene in 2013. I joined Dr. Hein and this practice in 2018 and love how he strives for perfection in every aspect of dentistry. He takes times to educate patients and answer their questions, and he truly cares about their total health. That is true of everyone at Springfield Dental Care: we all want the best for our patient family!

My husband Ryan and I married in 2008 and we have three young boys, Walter, Harvey, and Freddy. We also have a tiny Maltese, Millie, who acts more like a cat than a dog. Our time with family is very important to us, so most of our weekends and filled with family dinners and play dates, and summers are spent at the pool!

Gaby

Scheduling Coordinator

I've been with Dr. Hein since November of 2023 and assist with all things "Front Desk". If you've come in or called our office recently, you've probably spoken to me! I oversee the schedule, help with patient accounts, and coordinate your care with other providers.

I started in the dental field as an assistant right out of high school and never left! I've been a clinical assistant in orthodontics, pediatrics, and periodontics, and worked as the treatment coordinator in orthodontics, surgery coordinator in pediatrics, and front desk in all three. I very quickly fell in love with patient care and building relationships, and my love/obsession with teeth grew the more I learned. Your mouth is incredible!

Dentistry can be extremely stressful, and not just when you're in the chair. Finding the time to schedule appointments and figuring out insurance benefits and out-of-pocket expenses, on top of everything else you're juggling, can be just as difficult. My favorite part of my job is helping to make it just a little bit (or a lot) better! I love creating great dental experiences from the clinic to the front desk, and it is that much better when you're part of an incredible team!

When I'm not at work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, three kids, and two mini schnauzers. I love reading, listening to true-crime podcasts, and taking really good naps!

Desiree

Dental Assistant

I love the patient interaction and relationship building that comes with working in
this field. Nothing is more rewarding than giving someone a more healthy smile
and seeing the change in their confidence from it. I also love the art of dentistry.
I am a hands on person, so being able to do more things like place fillings and
work on crowns brings me joy. The team I work with really is the best in town. Dr. Hein is so genuine in his style of dentistry. He connects with every patient that walks through the door and truly cares about their dental health.

I have a wonderful husband Michael, and 2 beautiful girls, Savvie and Kimber. We live in Strafford, Mo. We also have a farm in Conway, Mo. Our farm consists of cows, goats, and a donkey. We have plenty of pets as well, our love for animals is quite large. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my immediate
and extended family that is very large, spending time outdoors, and cooking. I
enjoy trying new recipes for my family and sneaking in exercise as much as
possible.

Lizi

Dental Assistant

I enjoy getting to be hands on in my job and building relationships with my patients. I love how rewarding working in dentistry is and helping people love their smile. I love working with Dr. Hein and the rest of our team. Our team is so close and special which makes work so fun!

I currently live in Rogersville with my husband Dillon, our two kids, Sawyer (2 years old), and Emerson (4 months old), and our two dogs, Gunner, and Sadie. We live on a farm and absolutely love it. My family is most important to me so when I'm not at work I am spending time with them.