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We are proud to be an Academy of Orthodontic Assistant Certified (AOAC) team certified practice. This designation is provided by a leading education and training program for the orthodontic profession. Extensive time, study, and testing are required to pass this program, and our practice has met the requirements for its team certification. You are in qualified hands when you select our practice as your choice for an orthodontic provider in Southern Illinois.
Find out more about our amazing team members below.
Sherry
Sherry is originally from St. Louis, but she has lived in Herrin for many, many years. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist and received that degree from SIU-C. She has been in the Ortho/Dental field in Southern Illinois for over 40 years. In March of 2009, she joined the Childers team as a Treatment Coordinator. Sherry is married to Bill and they have two wonderful boys, Nicholas and Brendan. Nicholas is a Geologist and Brendan is a Registered Nurse. Their only “child” at home now is their dog Dolly. Sherry loves fun times with family and friends, playing in the hand bell choir, and singing at OLMC. She loves introducing the new patients to the wonderful world of orthodontics and sharing the life changing smiles the Childers Orthodontics Team creates for them! | sherry@childersbraces.com
Stephanie
Stephanie has worked for Dr. Childers since 2006. She graduated from John A. Logan College Dental Assisting Program in 1998. She started as an orthodontic assistant, took over as Records Coordinator two years later, and became a Treatment Coordinator in 2012. Stephanie loves getting to know all of the observation patients who are seen every six months, until they are ready to begin treatment. Stephanie lives with her husband, Aaron, and their kids, Maddy and Michaela. Her brother, Davie, also lives with them who has special needs. She enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, and spending time outdoors. The best part of her job is making the patients feel comfortable at our office throughout their time with our orthodontic family. | stephanie@childersbraces.com
Denice
Denice has over twenty years of experience at Childers Orthodontics. Denice has worked for Dr. Childers since 1993 and is a certified Dental Assistant and a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. She moved from Southern Illinois in 1994, but returned the next year to continue working with Dr. Childers and marry her husband, Michael. Denice and Michael have three children. Grace, 16 months later Josie, and ten years later, Jake. They have 2 dogs, CeCe and Bella, and an adopted stray cat they call Kitty Kitty. Denice stays busy going to her children’s sporting events. She also enjoys snow skiing, boating, jet skiing, running, a lazy day poolside and an occasional good book. Denice also loves DIY projects. Denice’s favorite thing about working with Dr. Childers and his awesome team is their sincerity to offer the best experience from the moment a patient walks into the office. Denice truly believes there is NO other office in the world that can compare. She loves to watch orthodontics change a person’s self-esteem. denice@childersbraces.com
Misty
Misty has worked for Dr. Childers since 1999. She graduated from John A. Logan College. She is a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. Working in the Orthodontic field is something Misty knew she wanted to do ever since she had her braces in high school. Misty was born and raised in Southern Illinois. She lives in Benton with her husband, and their two sons. You can usually find her at the baseball field watching the boys play ball. | misty@childersbraces.com
Susan
Susan joined Childers Orthodontics in 1999 and is a certified Orthodontic Assistant and the Records Coordinator. Susan also does ordering for the office and manages inventory. She graduated from Benton Consolidated High School. She and her husband, Randy, live in Benton. They enjoy traveling, especially to visit their children and grandchildren. Melissa and her 2 children, Cody and Kaylee, live in Ft. Myers, Florida. Zach lives in Kansas City, Mo, with his daughter, Sophia. Jennifer also lives in Kansas City. Susan likes to cook, garden, going on bike rides, shopping and just relaxing at home with family and friends. Her favorite thing about her job is seeing the beautiful smiles we create here at Childers Orthodontics and enjoying good times with her co-workers! | susan@childersbraces.com
Savannah
Savannah has worked as an assistant for Dr. Childers since 2012. She graduated from John A Logan College in 2010. She is a Registered Dental Hygienist as well as a Certified Dental Assistant. Working in the dental field has always been her goal, although she never thought she would fall in love with orthodontics the way she has.
Savannah grew up in West Frankfort and now lives in Herrin with her husband, Cody. They enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, and attending church. Spending time with family is also very important to Savannah; together she and Cody have eleven nieces and nephews. There is never a dull moment with all of those kids around! Working with patients of all ages and seeing the transformations are some of Savannah’s favorite things about her job. She loves looking at the before and after pictures and seeing the great results that Dr. Childers provides for every patient.
Heather
Heather started working for Dr. Childers in 2016. She started in records, where she took photos and x-rays for consultations. She later began training in the clinic as an Assistant. Heather grew up and currently still resides in Benton with her daughter Hazel. Heather enjoys spending time with family and friends. She also enjoys shopping, cooking, and watching movies at home. What she enjoys most about working at Dr. Childers office is seeing the familiar faces from the area, especially those from her hometown. She loves seeing the before and after pictures. Heather said, “The staff is funny, caring and have made my experience here very enjoyable! I hope to be here many years!”
Audra
Audra joined the Childers Orthodontics team in 2021. Her daughter was a former patient of the practice. She is a SIU graduate and spent 20 plus years in the field of medical imaging before joining the team. Audra grew up in West Frankfort and now lives in Herrin with her husband, daughter and her dog Sugar. When she isn’t working she enjoys cooking and spending time with her family and friends. Audra enjoys working with an awesome team and caring for their patients. Her favorite part of the job is seeing how a beautiful smile can change someone and give them the confidence they didn’t have before.
Lucinda
Lucinda joined the Childers team in October 2021 as a Treatment Coordinator. A graduate of JALC and SIU-C, she has lived in southern Illinois her entire life. Currently, Lucinda lives in Carterville with her daughter, Keri, granddaughter, Audrina, and their spoiled boxer, Dixie. In her free time, Lucinda enjoys watching her granddaughter play softball as well as watching baseball and basketball – Go Lions! She also enjoys flower gardening, working on projects for her home and spending time outdoors. Lucinda enjoys welcoming and meeting new patients and seeing the amazing results Dr. Childers and the Childers Team bring to all their patients. “The atmosphere at Childers Orthodontics is warm and inviting and I am delighted to be part of the team helping Dr. Childers. It is very rewarding.”
Trisha
Trisha joined Childers Orthodontics team in October of 2021 as a new face at the front desk. She has over 10 years of experience working in a Dental Office but is new to Orthodontics. Trisha was born and raised in Herrin, where she still lives with her daughter, partner and 2 dogs, Jasper and Zeus. In her free time, she loves growing flowers, bonfires, cooking and spending time with her family. Trisha’s favorite thing about working for Chiders Orthodontics is her amazing co-workers. As a team we help people of all ages love their smiles.
Alissa
Alissa is the Financial Coordinator at Childers Orthodontics. She grew up in Benton and now lives in West Frankfort. She got married in 2020 and is enjoying building a life with her husband Greg, Their two huskies, and one cat. She loves spending time with her family, hanging out with her pets, and enjoying the outdoors. She also like reading and crafting in her free time. Alissa is a former patient of Dr. Childers, and loves seeing patients getting the same great care that she received as a patient here years ago.
Andie
Andie began her dental assisting journey in the Air Force, and has over 18 years of experience in the dental field with Orthodontics being her favorite. She and her husband, Ken, have three adult children Bryn, Erin and Carl and a dog, Lola, and cat, Stella. Andie and Ken relocated to Benton from Chicago’s western suburbs to enjoy a more peaceful and low-key lifestyle centering on hiking, boating, and simply enjoying the beauty of nature. Andie enjoys spending quiet days fishing with her husband and walking her dog, Lola She also loves to stay busy gardening, hiking, writing and reading, and birdwatching. Andie has found a great team and family environment with Dr. Childers and his staff. Her favorite part of working here is that everyone at Childers makes sure patients are treated with kindness and respect from the moment they walk through the door.
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