Our knowledgeable and fun-loving dental team is committed to providing exceptional patient care during your visit here at Walnut Ridge Dental Care. From scheduling appointments to assisting Dr. Samir Patel with your treatment, you can count on us to care for anything you need.
Darla has been in the dental field since 1975 and joined Dr. Patel’s team in 2018.
She enjoys helping patients and being able to work with the greatest work family.
She enjoys camping, fishing, and quality time with her family.
Sara started her career in the dental care field in 2003 and joined our team in 2018. Every day, she ensures that both offices are operating as efficiently as possible while also addressing any concerns that patients may have.
She loves helping provide patients with the smile they always dreamed of.
She spends her off time with her husband, Joe, and her two boys, Cooper and Cole. She enjoys being active outdoors by kayaking, gardening, hiking and enjoys quality time with family and friends.
Madelyn started her career in dental care in 2018 and joined our team in 2019. Every day, she helps patients by consulting treatment plans, helping build the framework for their dental health journey.
She enjoys being able to help people achieve their dreams and transform a smile, and being able to work alongside the girls and doctors she works with.
Away from the office, she enjoys spending time with her kids and husband, grilling, and swimming in their pool.
Hollie started her dental care journey and joined our team in 2024. She has been a key part of our office staff, helping patients with scheduling and answering any questions they have.
She loves her work family and seeing new patients leave with a brand new smile and renewed confidence.
She enjoys traveling with her husband (Jessie), and her daughter (Remi Kate) and spending their summers on the beach or at the lake.
Laura started her dental care journey and joined our team in 2020, and has been a vital part of our Thayer Dental office staff.
She loves getting to talk to patients and seeing them walk out confidently with a new smile.
During her free time, she enjoys quality time with her family and watching her daughter, Ally-Brook, play sports and her husband, Brandon, race dirt track.
Ashley has been in the dental care field since 2014 and joined the team at Thayer Dental in 2023.
She enjoys building relationships with her patients and the opportunity to learn and develop new skills, while staying updated on dental health.
During her off time, she enjoys traveling, shopping, and spending time with her boys, Sloan and Beau, and watching them learn and grow in their passions.
Ashley has been in the dental care field since 2011 and joined our team in 2021.
She enjoys helping patients understand the connection between oral and systemic health, and helping them achieve a more confident smile.
When she’s not at the office, she enjoys travelling and making memories with her husband, Dustin, and her two boys, Gradey and Thatcher.
Amber has been in the dental industry since 2005, and joined Dr. Patel’s team in 2025.
She loves when a patient lights up when they see their new smile for the first time.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family.
Alondra started her career in dentistry in 2018 and joined our team in 2025.
She enjoys helping patients regain their confidence with a beautiful smile!
During her free time, she enjoys gardening, reading, shopping and quality time with her husband, daughter, and her two Golden Doodles.
Brittany started her journey in dental care in 2017 and joined our team in 2023.
She enjoys helping restore her patients’ confidence and comfort in their smile.
During her off time, she regularly trains in crossfit, enjoys going to the river with friends, and quality time with her family.
Katy started her career in the dental field in 2014 and joined our team in 2020. She has played a key role in assisting Dr. Patel during surgeries.
Changing the lives of her patients by helping create their dream smile.
She spends her off time with her husband, Chris, and her children, Fletcher, Brooks, and Palmer.
Hannah’s dental care journey began in 2020 and joined our team in 2022. She has become one of our main surgical assistants, helping Dr. Patel through in-depth procedures.
She enjoys helping provide her patients with a smile they can be proud of, and a renewed sense of confidence.
She loves spending time with her husband, Zavior, and her three girls, Emi Kate, Emery, and Everleigh.
Madison’s career in dental care started in 2015 and she joined our team in 2018. She works diligently to make sure her patients walk out more confident with their smile and overall dental health.
“I enjoy helping my patients understand their oral health by learning how to improve it and maintain it, knowing it directly influences their overall well-being. It’s rewarding to make positive impacts on their lives by aiding them in their oral health and seeing them gain confidence in their smiles.”
Outside of work, she enjoys the little things in life with her husband and daughter, life on the farm, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Jade has been in the dental field and a member of our team since 2018. She is one of our dedicated denturists, helping her patients achieve the smile they’ve always wanted.
She believes the most rewarding part of her job is creating beautiful smiles for her patients and seeing the joy when they receive their final product.
During her off time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two boys.
Tammy’s career in dental care started in 1990 and she was one of our first team members. She strives to help patients find the perfect set of dentures, ensuring comfort and confidence.
She loves changing the lives of her paitents by creating a beautiful smile, or helping improve their quality of life after struggling with ill-fitting dentures.
She enjoys spending her off time cooking and travelling.
Lisa’s career in the dental care field began in 2008, and joined our team in 2020. Every day, she diligently helps her patients improve their smile and understanding of dental health.
She enjoys having the opportunity to learn new things, the challenging projects, and being able to apply innovative solutions which allows her to grow and meaningfully contribute to the team’s success.
She enjoys spending her off time with her husband on vacations, playing with her grandchildren, and singing
Nick has been a member of our team since 2021 and has played a critical role in our bite fabrication team. He diligently crafts, refines, and repairs dentures for patients, ensuring that they are completely comfortable and confident with their smile.
He enjoys the craftsmanship involved with making prosthetics and the helping team he works with.
He enjoys spending time with his wife and daughters, working on the farm, and gardening.
Sagen joined our team in 2021 as part of our amazing bite fabrication and refinement team. Every day, he prepares implants and prosthetics to be installed.
“I enjoy the crew I work with and learning something new every day. Being able to have the opportunity to help people achieve a new smile. Everyone I work with is very advanced in their skills and takes pride in their work, making it a great environment.”
He enjoys his spending his time with friends and family, fishing, and kayaking.
Zach first joined our team in 2018 and is one of our dedicated bite fabricators. He painstakingly crafts and refines prosthetics, ensuring top quality in aesthetics and structure.
“It’s a pleasure to be able to work with my co-workers. We work long days, but it’s worth it to be able to hang out with the group of guys I work with. I am thankful to work for Dr. Patel as he is always pushing us and wanting us to learn the newest technology and techniques to make us better at our job.”
Zach enjoys working around his house, riding four-wheelers, working in the yard, and hanging out with his wife and children.
Andrew joined our team and started his journey in deal care in 2025. He is the newest member of our bite fabrication team.
He enjoys learning new skills, the helpful, easy-going nature of his co-workers, and helping create new smiles.
On his off time, he enjoys playing golf and video games.
Cameron has been with the team at both Thayer and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2019. He has been a key member of our bite fabrication team, digitally designing and crafting prosthetics.
“I love my job because, at TDC and WRDC, Dr. Patel provides advanced treatment and offers all the newest innovations in dental technology to not only the community I grew up in but also to patients coming from all states and regions in America. My work environment consists of people I have been friends with since the first grade. I love the constant opportunity to continue learning in this field and being a dental lab technician.”
On his off time, he enjoys hiking, kayaking, and spending time with his daughter, Patience. He enjoys history and learning anything he can about space and the universe.
Garret has been a part of the Thayer Dental team since 2014 and is another member of our digital bite fabrication team.
He enjoys being a part of a team dedicated to helping people improve their lives.
He enjoys fishing and spending quality time with his family.
Nathan has been behind a camera in some way for nearly 20 years and joined our team in 2024.
He enjoys the ability to capture the reactions of patients as they see their new smile for the first time.
In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts and car shows, photography and videography, travelling, and spending time with his dog, Maggie.
First year in the dental industry:
2024
First year with WRDC/TDC: 2024
What do you enjoy most about your job?
He enjoys the ability to capture the reactions of patients as they see their new smile for the first time.
What do you enjoy doing in your free time?
In his free time, he enjoys going to concerts and car shows, photography and videography, travelling, and spending time with his dog, Maggie.
Address:
Thayer Dental Care
205 N. 2nd Street
Thayer, MO 65791
New Patients: (417) 794-5106
Current Patients: (417) 264-7266
Address:
Walnut Ridge Dental Care
1045 W. Main St., Ste. A
Walnut Ridge, AR 72476
New Patients: (870) 601-1754
Current Patients: (870) 886-3338
