Laurie

• Title:Practice Manager- Arnold
• Duties:My professional duties include managing the practice in Arnold, MO. I strive to grow and guide our team, to educate patients about orthodontics and general dental health, and I help patients and parents understand their treatment needs and insurance plan.
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:2000.
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2006
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:I most enjoy working with patients to make sure they have a positive dental experience.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:Dr. Rediger is a very special person and doctor. He always strives to care for his patients in honest and caring environment. He treats his patients with the respect they deserve and he is motivated to create a professional and positive experience for our patients and their families.
• Favorite things about your job: The most wonderful part of my position is to see smiles and confidence grow together. I enjoy working with children whose smiles are so spontaneous and adults who have waited so long to see that perfect smile in the mirror. Often, I just can't believe the difference we are able to make in peoples lives.

Jill

• Title:Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Functions
• Duties:Assists with patients' orthodontic care
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:1994
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2000
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:Seeing patients progress into beautiful smiles.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:His sense of humor.
• Favorite things about your job: Working with patients and their families.

Latisha

• Title:Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Functions
• Duties:Clincal treatment of patients
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:2003
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2008
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:It's like construction in the mouth, you get to see the amazing changes.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:Very nice guy. He makes you feel important.
• Favorite things about your job: I like that I get to see the patients every 4-6 weeks because you get to know them and they get to know you.

Lolly

• Title:Certified Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Functions
• Duties:Assist Dr. Rediger with patients' care, x-rays, impressions, sterilization
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:1999
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2003
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:We make beautiful smiles and I enjoy the people I work with.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:His fun and professional attitude and the atmosphere of our office.
• Favorite things about your job: All the people that we meet and the people I work with.

Mary

• Title:Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Functions
• Duties:Working on patients, x-rays and impressions
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:1984
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2001
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:Being able to work one-on-one with patients.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:His care of patients and his sense of humor!
• Favorite things about your job: Seeing patient smiles and attitudes transform from orthodontic treatment.

Melony

• Title:Certified Orthodontic Assistant with Expanded Functions
• Duties:Clinical treatment of patients
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:2007
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2007
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:Helping people get beautiful smiles.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:The team is really fun to work with and everyone is so nice.
• Favorite things about your job: Really enjoy working with the kids and keeping busy.

Kathy

• Title:Medicaid Program Coordinator
• Duties:I submit Orthodontic records to the State of Missouri for approval, file insurance claims to Missouri Medicaid, and act as a liason for patients regarding Medicaid Insurance coverage issues.
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:2001
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2001
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:The remarkable results. Being able to be a part of creating a beautiful smile for children/adolescents/adults.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:His sense of humor and his flexibility in dealing with situations. His generosity in providing a community service in serving Medicaid patients in a state where few Medicaid Orthodontic providers are available.
• Favorite things about your job: Meeting new people & learning new things. I enjoy hearing the joy in a Medicaid patient's voice when they know they are approved & will be treated.

• Title:Scheduling and Financial Coordinator
• Duties:Schedule appointments, answer phones, submit insurance, coordinate office promotions
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:1999
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2007
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:To see kids become more confident with a new beautiful smile.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:Having fun working with the doctor and co-workers.
• Favorite things about your job: Talking with patients, decorating the office for holidays, seeing changes in kids smiles.

Penny

• Title:Scheduling and Financial Coordinator
• Duties:Answer phones, schedule patients, submit insurance
• Have worked in the field of orthodontics since:1998
• Have worked with Dr. Rediger since:2005
• Favorite thing about the practice of orthodontics:Beautiful smiles: Teeth are the first thing most people notice.
• Favorite thing about working with Dr. Rediger:Most of the time he's lots of fun! He loves a good surprise!
• Favorite things about your job: Getting to know the patients and the parents. Getting to know my co-workers. We have SO much fun!