What Makes Us
Different

Lori was born and raised in the Central Valley and currently lives in Modesto with her husband, Bob. They have four married children and eight incredible grandchildren. Lori’s dental career began in 1999 after several years in the banking field. She joined Dr. Acree’s practice in 2002, doing various front-office positions as well as bookkeeping and payroll duties, and later becoming the office manager.

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Lori enjoys collaborating and planning with the team to continually create an outstanding patient experience. She loves how the entire office team genuinely cares for each patient and works hard to provide excellent care. In her spare time, Lori enjoys hanging with her family and getting outdoors.

Missy is from Escalon, CA. She started her dental studies at Brightwood College and UEI College. She did her externship at Western Dental and is very excited to be working alongside Dr. Acree and his team. She loves interacting with her patients and getting to know everyone. In her free time, Missy likes to read, paint, cook, and spend time with her fiancé and her daughter.

Vennessa is from Fremont, Ca and has lived in Modesto majority of her life. She graduated from Heald College in 2014 with her Associate’s Degree in Applied Science. She has expanded her knowledge in many areas of dentistry. Along with her experience, it is her passion to provide patients with the utmost care. When Vennessa is not at work, she loves traveling, hiking, and cooking with her husband and children. 

Kirstie was born and raised in Ceres California. With a mom who had been in the dental field for many years, she decided to attend Kaplan College and graduated with her RDA in 2016. She loves making people happy and feel confident in their smiles. When Kirstie is not at work, she enjoys going on spur of the moment trips and spending time with her two children and husband.

Born and raised in Modesto, Elise moved to Fresno to attend and graduate from Fresno City College, and has been practicing dental hygiene since 2012. Elise left Fresno after graduating to live in Las Vegas, Nevada, then eventually ended up in Napa. Elise came back to Modesto to be close to family. In her free time, Elise enjoys spending time with family and boyfriend Chris. She has no children yet but hopes to have a child in the future. She does, however, have a dog, also known as her fur child, named Phoenix. Elise enjoys staying active with activities like camping, hiking, paddle boarding, going to the gym, and gardening. When she travels she and her boyfriend enjoy good food and finding new breweries or wineries.

With a dad who was an officer in the USMC, Karan moved every 2-3 years. She was born in Wilkes-Barre, PA, but has lived all over the country and was even stationed in Okinawa for two years. After graduating from Manteca High School, Karan went on to study dental assisting at Midstate College in Modesto. Within two years, she had earned her RDA. She has practiced dental assisting in Modesto for 27 years. In 2007, she graduated from Dental Hygiene School in Visalia and has been practicing as a hygienist for 13 years now.

Karan has been happily married to her high school sweetheart, Donald, for 37 years.

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Together, they have two grown children; Donnie, who works for the family business (dairy and farming), and Kayla, who is a school teacher in Ripon. They also have three lovely grandchildren Genevieve, Amelia, and Derek. In her free time. Karan enjoys quilting, sewing, and traveling.

Born and raised in Modesto, Tracy set her sights on becoming a dental hygienist after high school. After graduating from Breyer High and finishing Modesto Junior College, Tracy went on to pass the rigorous state dental boards and graduated from San Joaquin Valley College in 2005. When she is not providing care to her patients, she enjoys watching sports and movies, camping, doing yard work, and spending time with her husband and two boys.

Being born and raised in Modesto CA, Jordan grew up wanting to work in the Central Valley. Her passion for helping people and Dental Hygiene specifically started at a young age and she was determined to make her dreams come true.

Jordan attended the Cabrillo College Dental Hygiene program located in Aptos, CA. As a hygienist, Jordan loves to make her patients feel at ease and comfortable when having their teeth cleaned. Seeing her patients smile at the end of a cleaning is something that is very rewarding for her.

Jordan lives in Ripon with her husband and 1 year old daughter. Outside of work, Jordan loves to go on bike rides with her family, travel when given the opportunity, workout, go on dates with her husband and help on her family's almond farm located here in Modesto.

Originally from Modesto, Audrey has recently moved back to this area. She split her time away living in San Diego and then on the Central Coast. She attended the dental hygiene program at Carrington College in San Jose and has been practicing dental hygiene since 2010. Audrey aims to inspire her patients towards maintaining and achieving optimal dental health. Outside of the dental office, Audrey enjoys spending time with her husband, Taylor and son, Kurt.

Kate is originally from Oregon and spent nine years living in the midwest. Kate has worked for thirteen years in Dental Offices. She went to school for early childhood education and phlebotomy and has experience working as a preschool teacher, a phlebotomist, and a medical receptionist. Kate enjoys helping her patients feel comfortable in our office and is always happy to help them understand their insurance plan and benefits. Working with her front office co-workers is always a joy. She is proud to be part of such an amazing team that truly values each other’s company. Outside of the office, Kate enjoys house projects, church activities, and spending time with her husband and three children.

Born in Madeira, Portugal, Isabel and her family moved to California when she was 6 years old. She has remained in California where she graduated from Galen College School of Dental Assisting. She has been a registered dental assistant for 25 years and enjoys being around patients and educating them on their dental health. Isabel has been working at Downey Park Family Dentistry for 13 years now and enjoys her front and back-office duties. When not at work, she enjoys time with her husband, Phil, her family, and her 3 grandsons. Her favorite activities include attending concerts and watching hockey and baseball. She also loves visiting Monterey and Wisconsin.

Laila started her registered dental assisting career in the Central Valley. She has worked in general and pediatric care, as well as, other dental specialties. She loves providing her best quality dental care to her patients of every age. When Laila is not at work, she enjoys hiking, gardening and time with her husband and two children.

Marissa grew up in Oakdale, California, but has lived in Modesto for the past two years. She has been in dentistry for almost 10 years, having attended and graduated from Modesto Junior College’s dental assisting program from 2010 to 2011. She was an intern for Dr. Acree in 2011 and after graduation and passing her state board exam, she was hired as a registered dental assistant. Marissa has been working with Dr. Acree ever since.

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Her favorite parts of working with Dr. Acree and the rest of the team are the family atmosphere and working one-on-one with patients every day. She enjoys continuing her education and furthering her knowledge in the field of dentistry, she is currently enrolled in the registered dental assistant in expanded functions program and will be using her new licensure and an RDAEF in our office. When she is not at work she enjoys spending time with her husband, Jason, and their two dogs, Bruce and Sophie. She and her husband are also expecting their first child in July 2020.