Molly began her dental career in 1998 and joined us in 2021. She is certified in CPR, Supra-gingival scaling, HIPAA, and OSHA. Molly loves working in an office with a family atmosphere and enjoys spending time watching her two sons play sports.
When you visit Pierce & Knight Family Dentistry for your dental needs, you’re putting your smile in the most patient and caring hands possible. We never want you to feel rushed, so we’ll take all the time you need to address your questions and concerns. Because home oral hygiene is important, we educate you on the best ways to care for your smile. All of us here look forward to meeting you! You can find out more about our team here.
Barb joined our team in 2003 but has been in dentistry for over four decades! The best part of her job is meeting new patients and seeing multi-generational families at the practice. She enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with family.
Brooke has worked in dentistry for four years. She is passionate about creating a welcoming and efficient environment for our patients with a friendly face and kind demeanor. Outside of work, she enjoys cheering on the Kansas Jayhawks and spending time with her husband and two dogs, Remy and Miller.
Bridget joined our team in 2013. Along with over 20 years of experience, she has a BS in dental hygiene and is trained in periodontics and advanced hygiene therapies. Bridget loves helping her patients improve their health!
Emily began her career in 2016 and joined our team in 2020. She loves helping people who have neglected their teeth get back to health! Emily loves spending time with her husband, and their corgi, Bilbo.
Joni began her dental career over 40 years ago. She completes hours of continuing education each year and enjoys helping patients build habits for whole-body health. Joni loves spending time with her friends and family and hiking in Colorado.
Laura has been helping patients reach their oral health goals since 2012 and joined our team in 2021. She is CPR, anesthesia, NOMAD, OSHA, and HIPAA certified. In her free time, Laura enjoys spending time with family and watching football.
Adelyn began her dental hygiene career in 2023 and joined our team in 2025. She creates a comfortable, positive experience while providing personalized care that helps patients improve and maintain their oral health. She enjoys spending time with her husband and two little boys, traveling with family and friends, and scrapbooking special memories.
Abbey started assisting in 2021 and joined Pierce and Knight in 2022. She enjoys spending time with her family, boyfriend, and their cat, Salem. In her free time, she likes to read and draw.
Adriana graduated from Flint Hills Technical College dental assisting program in 2023. She worked as a dental assistant in Emporia, KS for a year and then joined our team in June 2024. She enjoys spending time with family, friends, and her cat, Winnie.
Sam started assisting in 2021 at a pediatric dental office before joining our team in 2022. She enjoys playing pickleball and sand volleyball on the weekends. In her free time, she likes to spend time with family and friends from her church.
Mandy has been helping patients smile since 2018. She spent a few years in pediatric dentistry before moving to general dentistry. She joined our team in February 2026. A Topeka native, Mandy loves being an aunt and hanging out with her two nephews. She also like outdoors activities, including golf with her partner Gauge, reading, and planning her next travel adventure.
Lena began her career in dental assisting in 2022, gaining valuable experience in pediatrics before transitioning to general dentistry. She joined our team in March 2026. A lifelong resident of the Kansas City metro area, she loves spending quality time with her partner, Trey, and their son, Adrian. Her hobbies include traveling and attending concerts and sporting events.
Harleigh started assisting in 2022, beginning as a dental hygienist assistant before transitioning to general dentistry as a doctor’s assistant. Harleigh joined our team in January of 2026. Born and raised in the KC metro area, she loves spending time with her partner Hunter, family and friends. Favorite pastimes include reading, watching TV, and traveling whenever she can.
Allana graduated from Flint Hills Technical College’s Dental Assisting program in 2025 and later became a certified dental assistant. During her time as a student, she completed an internship at our office and officially joined our team shortly after graduation. Originally from Emporia, she enjoys visiting family there whenever she can but has also embraced life in the Kansas City metro area. She loves baking, working out, and spending time with her loved ones.
