Meet Our Staff

Posted on 11/06/2018

At Choice Orthodontics, our team is dedicated to providing exceptional service to all our patients. In order to complement our experienced orthodontist, our team has been comprised of the most skilled, and caring team members. Together, we are able to offer amazing orthodontic services to the Saint Joseph and Gallatin, MO area—building beautiful and straight, healthy smiles every day! Continue reading below to learn more about our staff members and contact us to book an appointment today.

Debbie

My name is Debbie Rowell. I have had the pleasure of working in the front office since 2001. Whether I am scheduling appointments, answering the phone or working up contracts, I am blessed to have a job I love. When I'm not working, I enjoy spending time with my six grandchildren, gardening and working in my flower beds.

Lisa

My name is Lisa Lynch. I have been an orthodontic chairside assistant for 19 years, and in 1999, I received my expanded function certificate. When I'm not working, I enjoy watching sports, camping, canoeing, and spending time with my family and friends. I truly love my job and am excited to be at work each day. I can't wait to meet you!

Lora

My name is Lora Swan, and I bring more than 20 years of dental experience to our orthodontic office. I have a very easygoing, friendly personality. I grew up on my family's farm in Mercer County, Missouri and graduated from Princeton High School in 1982. I have been married to my husband, John, for more than 21 years, and together we have one daughter, Desirae. When I'm not working helping create beautiful smiles, I enjoy spending time with my daughter and trying new recipes I find on various food websites. When you see me at your appointments, ask me what new recipes I've tried.

Maggie

My name is Maggie Winder. I was born and raised in Atchison, Kansas. I met my husband, Chad, my first year in college, and we got married in 1996. We have three beautiful children. I started working as an orthodontic chairside assistant in 1994 and received my expanded function certificate in 2001. In my spare time, I enjoy being with my family and watching my children play sports. I couldn't be more blessed doing what I love every day.

Madison

My name Madison Curran. I was born and raised in Saint Joseph, Missouri. I have the great pleasure to work as an orthodontic assistant here at Choice Orthodontics. Away from the office, I love spending time with my family and friends, as well as boating in the summer. I am very excited to meet all of you!

Laura

My name is Laura George, and I have the pleasure of working at the front desk. You will see me scheduling appointments, answering phones and interacting with all the patients and parents as they come in. I am married and have two sons, along with a fur-baby, Gucci. In my spare time, I love to volunteer at my local church and my children's school, Saint Joseph Christian.