At Vaughn Family Dental, in Independence, MO, we are committed to providing the highest standard of oral care to our patients. We utilize state of the art dental equipment and technology, allowing us to deliver optimum care to our patients. Our team offers a relaxed, modern, and comfortable environment to meet all of your family’s dental needs. We offer a wide range of dental services, ranging from simple preventative care to more complex cases such as oral surgery and tooth replacement techniques. We consider our patients family and we strive to develop long lasting relationships with all of our patients.
Rena Jones
EXTREMELY IMPRESSIVE! The professional care and safety in this new age in medical care regarding contamination control and germ, bacterial, fungal, airborne transmission and etc was impeccable! Job well done Vaughn Family Dental! notch.
Dr. Jessica Vaughn completed her Bachelor’s degree at the University of Missouri- Columbia and earned her Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at the University of Missouri- Kansas City (UMKC). Dr. Vaughn is passionate about advancing her knowledge in the dental field and strives to provide the best dental care possible for her patients. She has worked as an associate in private practice for 2 years and also worked for a non-profit organization that provided dental care to underserved children in North Kansas City. She loves helping others and has found that dentistry is a wonderful way to give back to the community and help those in need. She maintains memberships in the Academy of General dentistry, Missouri dental association, and the American Dental Association. Outside of the office Dr. Vaughn enjoys spending time with her two children, Declan and Colin and her dog Lucy. She also loves riding bikes, hiking, cooking, gardening, and traveling.
DENTIST
Dr. Ashley Stevenson is a passionate dentist who grew up in Hannibal, Missouri and graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) dental school, where she also completed her undergraduate studies. Dr. Stevenson likes to give back to her community and is dedicated to continue to learn all aspects of dentistry helping patients achieve their best smiles while feeling comfortable! She is also certified in clear aligner therapy, implants and botox!
Dr. Stevenson is a big foodie and travel enthusiast, always exploring new cuisines and looking for new cities to travel to! She loves playing sports and as a devoted KC sports fan, she loves to cheer them on, especially the Chiefs and many say she is Brittany Mahomes’ twin! She loves spending time with her husband, Henry Hoffman, an orthodontist, who she met in dental school! Together they like to spend time with their two shihpoo pups- Oscar and Vinny!
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Brittany Weddle-Tran graduated from UMKC in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene and minor in Sociology. Born and raised in the Kansas City area, she’s been interested in the dental field since elementary school and knew she wanted to be a hygienist since she was a freshman in high school. She is licensed in both Kansas and Missouri.
DENTAL HYGIENIST
Charlotte Morris is a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist who transitioned from studying history and theater at Drury University to pursuing her passion for dental hygiene at Concorde Career College. With over ten years of experience, Charlotte prides herself on her ability to work with high-anxiety patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for during their visits. Outside of her professional life, she is an animal lover with several pets and actively fosters whenever possible. Charlotte also enjoys spending quality time with her husband at home, often relaxing with a good movie.
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Ashley Duncan is an experienced Expanded Functions Dental Assistant with 15 years in the field, dedicating the last 9 years to Vaughn Family Dental. Throughout her career, she has honed her skills in various dental procedures, ensuring that patients receive the highest quality of care. Outside of work, Ashley enjoys a variety of hobbies that keep her active and engaged. She loves hiking, fishing, and gardening, which allow her to connect with nature. Traveling is another passion of hers, as she enjoys exploring new places and cultures. Additionally, Ashley is committed to restoring her 100-year-old home, a project that reflects her love for history and craftsmanship. At home, she shares her life with a German Shepherd and two cats, who bring joy and companionship to her daily routine.D
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Jane Gartman is an insurance coordinator and a lifelong resident of Independence. After several years in cosmetology, she made a career change to the dental field, where she has served as the insurance and patient coordinator for the past twenty years. Jane enjoys working with people and has found fulfillment in her journey within the dental industry. In her free time, she loves spending time with her two dogs, Simon and Scruff..
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Amber Park is a dedicated dental assistant who graduated from Everest College in Kansas City. She joined Vaughn Family Dental in September 2019 and has been passionate about helping patients ever since. Outside of work, Amber loves spending quality time with her husband, Caleb, and their son, Elliot, along with their two dogs. She enjoys going to the lake and cheering on the Chiefs, making the most of every moment with her family!
OFFICE RECEPTIONIST
Brandy Bailes is an insurance coordinator with over 10 years of experience in the field. Known for being great with patients, she ensures a smooth snd supportive experience for everyone she works with. Outside of her professional life, Brandy loves hanging out at home with her grandkids and dogs, finding joy in the little moments with her family.
4437 S. River Blvd. Ste. 110 Independence, Missouri 64055
(816) 350-9988
Mon-Thurs: 8am – 5pm
Vaughn Family Dental, in Independence, MO, is a state of the art dental facility committed to providing quality dental care for the entire family.
Dear Patients,
We hope this letter finds you and your family in good health. Our community has been through a lot over the last few months, and all of us are looking forward to resuming our normal habits and routines. While many things have changed, one thing has remained the same: our commitment to your safety.
Infection control has always been a top priority for our practice and you may have seen this during your visits to our office. Our infection control processes are made so that when you receive care, it’s both safe and comfortable. We want to tell you about the infection control procedures we follow in our practice in accordance with American Dental Association (ADA), the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to keep patients and staff safe. Before you enter the examination room, all surfaces, such as the dental chair, cabinet handles & countertops have been cleaned & disinfected which hospital grade disinfectants. Some equipment will have protective covers on them which are replaced after each patient. Disposable instruments & needles are never reused. After each use, all non-disposable dental instruments receive the highest level of medical sterilization available. Before seeing each patient everyone in the treatment team washes their hands & puts on a new pair of gloves. These processes have always been of utmost importance in our office & will continue to be the standards we uphold for the community.
You may see some changes when it is time for your next appointment as well. We made these changes to help protect our patients and staff. For example:
• Our office will communicate with you beforehand to ask some screening questions. You’ll be asked those same questions again when you are in the office.
• When you arrive at the office, please call to inform us that you have arrived. We ask that patients wait in their car until we are ready to see them. This will decrease patient to patient contact.
• We will take your temperature after you arrive to ensure no patients are seen with a fever.
• We have hand sanitizer that we will ask you to use when you enter the office.
• You may see that our waiting room will no longer offer magazines, coffee bar, children’s toys and so forth, since those items are difficult to clean and disinfect.
• We will do our best to allow greater time between patients to reduce waiting times for you, as well as to reduce the number of patients in the reception area at any one time.
• We are also asking patients to not bring additional people with them to their appointment such as significant others or children unless they are also being seen that day.
We look forward to seeing you again and are happy to answer any questions you may have about the steps we take to keep you, and every patient, safe in our practice.
Thank you for being our patient. We value your trust and loyalty and look forward to welcoming back our patients, neighbors and friends.
Sincerely,
Dr. Vaughn and Team
