Meet The Team
Karie

Karie- Office Manager

Dr. Thames’s wife, Karie, has been working with him for 21 of the 24 years she has been in orthodontics. She is always happy to help you, whether it be scheduling your appointment, or answering any questions you may have regarding your account or insurance. Karie is spending much of her spare time these days visiting their new grandson in Abilene.
Pat

Pat- Office Coordinator

Pat is always cheerfully prepared to schedule your appointments and answer any questions you may have. She has 25 years experience in orthodontics as well as general dentistry. She has been with us for over ten years. Pat is very proud of her husband, Jimmie, who recently retired as Sargent Major in the Army. They live in Grapevine, along with their dog and two cats.

Wendy R.D.A.- Clinical Assistant

Wendy is happily married to her high school sweetheart and has a 14 year old boy and 10 year old girl. She is involved with her childrens’ karate and competetive gymnastics. She has been working in orthodontics for 17 years and has been with Dr. Thames for almost ten years and is also our computer guru. Wendy always makes sure the patients have a fun experience at their appointments.

Sheri R.D.A.- Clinical Assistant

Sheri started working in orthodontics in 1978 and has experience in the clinic, front office, and lab. She and her husband Mike live in Lewisville and have a son, Chris and a daughter, Kelley. She likes to go to the movies and travel. Sheri has been with Dr. Thames for the past three years and loves her job.

Gwen R.D.A.- Clinical Assistant

Gwen has been working in orthodontics for eight years and with Dr. Thames three years. She loves movies and is very knowledgeable with movie trivia. Gwen likes spending time with friends and traveling with her mom. Gwen has also developed a new love for reading novels.
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Keesha- Laboratory Technician

Keesha worked for Dr. Thames in 1984 in her Health Occupations class in high school. She married her high school sweetheart and has two boys who are very active in soccer and basketball. She gained 25 years experience in orthodontics and has been back with Dr. Thames for 14 years. Her vast knowledge in the field has led her to work as a receptionist, as an assistant , and currently as a lab tech.