Our Friendly Dental Team in Oologah Provides Patient-Focused Care
At Innovative Family Dentistry, our Oologah dental team is dedicated to providing personalized, quality dental care in a comfortable setting that you’ll always look forward to visiting!
Dr. Jamie L. Bell, DDS
I decided very early in life that I wanted to be a dentist. I love the relationships that develop between my patients, my staff, and myself. Many of my patients and staff feel like an extended family. This is one of the top reasons I chose dentistry over any other health profession.
I love the details and artistry of dentistry. From the beginning of treatment to the delivery of the final product there are hundreds of things that need to be just right for our patients. Many of those things they never see and probably never know about, but I enjoy being sure that everything is excellent at each step of the process. Providing life changing treatment is the most exciting thing about my job! Many times creating a beautiful smile changes my patients’ personality and confidence level. It is many times a major positive lifelong event for them! I also get to help people from a functional point, allowing them the ability to chew properly and enjoy eating for the first time in years. The process of transforming a less-than-attractive smile into a gorgeous grin and seeing my patients come out of their shell and blossom makes my work extremely fulfilling. Dentistry is the most rewarding and challenging profession I can imagine. Every day I am presented with new and different cases that involve ethical decision making, continued learning, detailed workmanship, integrity in communication, developing relationships, and hard work. The things I learn each day from my patients, and the relationships we build, is what makes my job GREAT! Even though some days are more challenging than others, I get great enjoyment knowing that my treatment possesses all of the qualities to provide a long term, beautiful, and comfortable end result.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor of Medical Molecular Biology, with Honors, Rogers State University
- Doctorate of Dental Surgery, with Honors, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
- American Dental Association
- Oklahoma Dental Association
- American Orthodontic Society
- Rogers County Dental Association
PERSONAL LIFE
I am an Oologah native, graduating from Oologah High School in 2009. I am married to the love of my life, David Bell. Together, we have two adorable girls, Sophia and Emma. They bring so much joy and laughter into our lives! We could not imagine life without them!
In my free hours, I love traveling, exploring the great outdoors, cooking, visiting life- long friends, and maintaining a healthy lifestyle with food and fitness. My most pleasurable pastime is spending time with family. They are the best blessing!
OFFICE COORDINATOR
Miranda A.
I’ve been in the dental field for a little over five years now, and I absolutely love it! I started out as a dental assistant and spent three years chairside before moving up front as an Assistant Office Manager. I still get to assist from time to time, which keeps me connected to both sides of the office- and I wouldn’t have it any other way. Outside of work, I spend most of my time with my amazing boyfriend and our dog Aspen. They definitely keep me on my toes! I love what I do- this field is rewarding, challenging, and always keeps me learning something new every day!
APPOINTMENT COORDINATOR
Melissa J.
In some ways I grew up in a dentist’s office because my mom was a dental assistant my whole life. I have a degree in physical therapist assisting so the health field is not new to me. I have already enjoyed learning many things from my helpful co-workers and have been lucky enough to already attend some continuing education classes since I started here in July. I do like fast-paced work but I also love being able to visit and get to know each one of our patients when they walk-in and check-out with me.
My husband and our two children moved to the Oologah area 10 years ago from Kansas. We appreciate the small-town atmosphere and living close to the fun things Tulsa brings too! We found Innovative Family Dentistry right away and have been faithful patients to this day! I find it ironic that I am on this side of the dentist’s chair now, but I am so happy to be here!
My family and I enjoy many different hobbies including gardening, taking care of all our critters on our homestead, cooking together and just generally enjoying the great outdoors. We love the lakes and hiking that are so close by. We do enjoy traveling but that isn’t often enough. When I am not at the dentist’s office you can be sure I am traveling somewhere to support my kiddos in one of their school activities and I wouldn’t want it any other way!
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Abbie C.
Becoming a Dental Hygienist has been Abbie’s career goal since 8th grade. It was the Dental Hygienist in my life that encouraged me to become one. My favorite thing about dentistry is the lifelong friendships that are created, as well as helping people have a healthy smile. I love connecting with patients and talking about nutrition and how that connects to the overall health of the mouth and body. I have an associate degree in Pre- Nursing Science. As well as a bachelor’s in dental Hygiene from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. I am an Oologah native. Go Mustangs! When I am not at work with my favorite team and patients, you can find me with my husband Talon and our daughter Wrenlee on our farm. We enjoy traveling to Colorado and hiking in the mountains.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Cyndi H.
Cyndi was first inspired to pursue a career in dentistry by Dr. Maltsberger when she was 20 years old. Beginning as his patient at the age of 13, she joined the Innovative team in 1989 as a chairside assistant, where she has remained for over 35 years. She will attest that her long employment is due mostly because of the confidence she has in the quality of work and sincere concern that patients receive here at our office. Cyndi has her certification in radiation and coronal polishing from the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry, completed the Advanced Straight Wire Course, and has taken numerous continued educational classes over the years.
Cyndi’s favorite part of the job is patient care. She loves educating patients and helping patients get the smile of their dreams. Cyndi also enjoys the hands-on aspect of the job, especially with orthodontics.
In her free time, Cyndi enjoys fishing, camping, golfing, reading the classics, and watching college football. She is a proud mother of six children, all who attended Oologah Public school.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Andrea P.
Andrea began her dental assisting career in 2006, and joined our Innovative Dental family in 2014. She loves the fun atmosphere of the office and that everyone here works as one team. Andrea loves the relationships she has formed with our existing patients and looks forward at the opportunity to form new relationships with our new patients. Being able to see a big case complete and the confidence the patient has after is one of her favorite parts of the job. When away from the office you can find her with her husband Daniel as they navigate through being empty nesters and enjoying their newly built forever home!
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Beth K.
Beth began her dental journey in 2020. She has a true passion for helping patients obtain and keep a healthy smile. Beth interned at Innovative Family Dentistry after completing a dental assisting course and she loved working at IFD so much she decided she didn’t want to work as a dental assistant if she couldn’t be part of our team! She has received certifications in radiation protection and safety, coronal polishing, and topical fluoride. Beth loves the atmosphere at the office and how everyone works towards the same goal. There is nothing better than helping patients become part of our dental family so they may achieve their best smile.
Beth enjoys writing, playing video games and running as her hobbies and has completed several half and full marathons.
