About Your Team

Gayla , Practice Manager of Operations

Born and raised in Central Texas, Gayla has been in the dental field for over 30 years. She has been with Carus Dental since 2007 and is our wonderful Practice Manager of Operations. Gayla chose the dental field to be able to practice her passion in patient care. In her free time, Gayla loves spending time outdoors. Whether it’s on the lake or going camping Gayla loves making memories with her husband and her grandkids.

Brooke , Dental Assistant/Business Assistant

After growing up in Harlingen, TX, Brooke moved to central Texas to pursue her passion in patient care. Brooke has been in the dental field since 2019 starting out as a pediatric dental assistant. In her free time, Brooke enjoys hanging out with her golden-doodle, Jaxx and hanging out with friends and family. Fun Fact: Brooke used to be a graphic designer before she was a dental assistant!

Angelica , Dental Assistant/Business Assistant

Angelica grew up right here in Belton and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 2020. Angelica is passionate about patient care and educating patients on the importance of oral hygiene. Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and doing Cricut craft projects.

Janna , Dental Assistant

Janna was born and raised here in Belton and has been a dental assistant since 2015. Janna puts patient care forward by making patients feel at home. Janna is married to her high school sweetheart and they have two beautiful daughters. Outside the office, you can find Janna hunting or fishing with her husband.

Jessie , Dental Assistant

Jessie was raised here in Central Texas and has been a wonderful addition to our team. She has been an assistant since 2022 and is currently continuing her education to become a Dental Hygienist. She has two sons and three fur-babies and in her free time she tends to her hobby farm with her husband. She values patient care, oral hygiene education and making lasting relationships with patients.

Shannon , Dental Hygienist

Shannon has been with our office since 2009 and seeks to provide the highest quality of care to her patients. Shannon and her husband have two beautiful children and they love spending time outdoors in the country and making memories.

Chelsea , Dental Hygienist

Chelsea has been a dental hygienist since 2016 and enjoys making sure that all patients have a fun and relaxed experience at the dental office. Her hobbies include reading and discovering new music. In her free time, Chelsea loves spending time with her beautiful daughters. Fun Fact: she has added the majority of music to our playlist we play here!

Amber , Dental Hygienist

Amber was born and raised in Belton, Texas and finished dental hygiene school in Corpus Christi. She tailors her care to fit the needs of each individual patient she sees. When not in office, she likes to be outdoors, being active and taking care of her 2 cats and her dog.

Dawn , Dental Hygienist

Dawn was born and raised in Michigan and recently moved to Central Texas. She has been a dental hygienist since 2018 and has been a perfect addition to our office. Outside of work, Dawn enjoys outdoor activities and making memories with her husband.