Meet The Team

Lynnette, Registered Dental Assistant Financial Coordinator

A native of Kansas, Lynnette was raised in Carrollton, Texas where she began her dental career in 1973. Throughout her career she has been blessed to achieve expertise in areas from dental assisting to dental office management and dental office consulting. Lynnette has received her certifications in dental assisting, CPR and radiology. She is very dedicated to her career and takes pride in making sure every patient is comfortable with their treatment and understands their financial obligation.

Lynnette is an avid Dallas Cowboys fan and enjoys many different sporting events. When not in the office she enjoys traveling, shopping, Zumba and spending time with her family and friends. Lynnette’s pride and joy is her miniature long-haired dachshund, Gracie.

Kathy, Appointment Coordinator

Kathy’s welcoming smile and outgoing personality are always ready to greet our patients as they enter our office.

Born in Germany and raised in Florida, she finally made it to Texas in 2002 when she married her husband, Jody. Kathy was originally introduced into the dental field in 1995. She has over 25 years working with insurance companies, both dental and medical. Kathy loves spending time with our patients, whether she is working to help them maximize their dental benefits or just getting to know them and their family.

When Kathy and Jody married, she inherited 2 children, Cody and Morgan. They have since been blessed with two beautiful grandsons, Carter and Ayden. They also have two four legged babies, Bailie, a Brittany Spaniel, and Angel, a Miniature Schnauzer.

Tonya, Registered Dental Hygienist

Tonya grew up in the DFW metroplex and has always had a fascination with improving an individual’s overall health. She received her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene from Baylor College of Dentistry and is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. She loves to see her patients smile and enjoys talking with them and educating them.

She spends her free time with her high school sweetheart, husband of five years, Nate, and their son, Charlie. She is very enthusiastic about exercise and likes going to baseball and hockey games. In addition, she has two spoiled dogs, a gold retriever, Bama, and a beagle, Cali.

Melissa, Registered Dental Assistant

Melissa has been in dentistry for 5 years and has worked for Dr. Bangs since 2009. Melissa’s dental knowledge and easy going personality enables her to make patients comfortable during their dental treatment.

Melissa was born in Fort Worth and grew up in Watauga. She spends most of her free time with her son, Dalton, and daughter, Porcia. They have a rescue dog, Riley, and three cats. They all enjoy spending time together outdoors.

Avisha Roe, Registered Dental Assistant

Avisha was born in California and grew up in a lot of places due to her father being in the Air Force. Avisha has been with the practice for a year. Her outgoing personality as well as her compassion for dentistry and our patients has been a perfect addition to our dental team.

Avisha enjoys being outside, traveling and being with her friends. She volunteers regularly with the Fort Worth Food Bank.