As our team leader, Amy possesses a range of talents and skills that make her a vital asset to our group of dental professionals. Along with managing all aspects of the dental office, she is also cross-trained to help wherever needed. A veteran of 24 years in dentistry, Amy has been with us since 2018.
When she was young, she had a great relationship with her general dentist, which helped propel her into dentistry. What she likes about South County Dental Group is that we work together like a family, and she welcomes how Dr. Adel makes the practice more well-rounded and effective.
The best thing about serving patients for Amy is helping brighten their smiles and helping them feel more self-confident. In her free time, Amy loves being on the water, paddleboarding, and hiking with friends.
Therese is a dedicated team member and a veteran dental hygienist of 26 years, 22 of those being with South County Dental Group. She attended UMKC School of Dentistry and earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. As a child, Therese received a lot of dental treatments and grew up getting to know numerous dentists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons. This personal experience informs her treatment of patients, her empathy, and her understanding.
As a registered hygienist, Therese performs dental checkups, periodontal screenings, and dental cleanings, but she especially loves educating patients. She finds it rewarding when patients improve their oral health by implementing the ideas and treatments offered by our office, especially if their oral health concerns impact their general health and self-esteem.
When not caring for patients, Therese enjoys reading, gardening, yoga, travel, and home decor. She also leads several bible study groups.
Adam, a highly dedicated hygienist with 17 years of experience, graduated from Forest Park College's Dental Hygiene program. Born and raised in Belleville, Illinois, he now resides in the South county area. His wife works as a dental assistant and two other family members are hygienists. Adam spends his weekends coaching his 12 year old daughters soccer team. In his free time, Adam loves visiting the farm where his daughter rides horses, playing in an adult soccer league, being in nature, and pursuing his interests in health and fitness. However, nothing beats spending time at the beach. Adam is known for his dad jokes, which he uses to put nervous patients at ease and make them feel comfortable about returning to the dentist. His top priority is to alleviate any worries or negative experiences patients may have had in the past.
Alicia’s bright smile and sense of humor will likely welcome you when you arrive at our dental office. As our front office manager, her goal is to ensure all aspects go smoothly so that every patient’s visit is pleasant. Her skills grow from 28 years of dental office experience, so there are few problems she hasn’t solved before.
Crediting her mother for her career in dental care, Alicia is dedicated to her patients and her team. She works hard to put a smile on everyone’s face, ensuring everyone has the best day possible. Alicia leads a busy life but also enjoys her free time. One thing patients may not know about Alicia is that she’s a musician and has played violin for fourteen years.
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