Meet Our Manhattan Dental Team

 

At Dentistry by Design, our team takes pride in providing extremely high-quality dental care and work. From our clinical staff to our front desk staff, you’ll be able to rely on our knowledgeable and extremely competent team to help answer your questions and provide you with clarity when it’s needed. To learn more about our team, take a moment to read their biographies below.

Justyna, Office Manager

Taryn, Dental Hygienist

Taryn brings over a decade of experience to our practice, and she says there is no better feeling in the world than making a real difference in a patient’s health and confidence while building a meaningful relationship with them. She began her career as a dental assistant before completing her hygiene training at Manhattan Area Technical College.

Taryn is the proud mom of a daughter who plays competitive club volleyball, so it keeps them very busy! When she’s not traveling to games or practice, she likes volunteering at her church, watching the Food Network and crime documentaries, and traveling for non-volleyball-related reasons.

Cheawon, Dental Hygienist

Cheawon wants you to feel great every time you smile! Coming to us all the way from Cypress, CA, she served in the US Army as a dental specialist prior to joining our team. Before finding her home in Kansas, she lived in many different states, even meeting and marrying her husband in Alaska. Today, they’re the parents of two dogs and a cat, and Cheawon likes to crochet or run when the weather is nice.

Destiny, Receptionist/Financial Coordinator

Destiny uses every interaction she has with a patient to make their lives better, whether she’s helping them feel welcome in the office or answering questions about treatments and insurance. In addition to her front office experience, she has also worked on the clinical side of dentistry, giving her insight into both sides of the practice.

Originally from Andover, Destiny lives in Manhattan with her boyfriend and their cute little dachshund, Winston. She loves spending time outside, camping, hunting, or hiking. She and her boyfriend take a skiing trip every year, and they really enjoy spending any kind of time in the mountains. These last couple of years, she has also developed a passion for baking yummy treats!

Briana, Dental Assistant

Nothing makes Briana happier than seeing a patient finally get comfortable in the chair, so she goes out of her way to make sure each visit is a positive experience.

A St. Mary’s native, Briana has a young son who is her entire world. He’s ornery, energetic, and being his mom is her sole purpose! They frequently go on walks or to the pool, as they love being outside in the sun. Their other favorite thing to do is get together with family, as Briana has two sisters, two nephews and one niece, and two sets of parents. 

Lila, Dental Assistant

Lila helps create a warm and welcoming environment for our patients, setting the stage for a relaxing, productive appointment every time. She started working in dentistry while still in high school before doing her formal education at Butler Community College.

Lila is from Salina, and she likes to work out, play guitar, watch history documentaries, and spend quality time with friends and family (particularly her two younger brothers).