General Dentistry In Spring, TX

JACK STEPHENS, DDS

Dr. Stephens earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry, with a minor in Biology, from Sam Houston State University in 1980, graduating in the top 10% of his class, and a member of the National Honor Society as well. He went on to complete his Doctorate of Dental Science degree in 1984 at the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, again finishing in the top 10% of his class and a member of the National Dental Honor Society.

Since that time, Dr. Stephens has maintained membership with a variety of professional organizations and groups as a means of staying up with the latest in the field of dentistry: he's a member of the American Dental Association, the American Academy of General Dentistry, and the Houston District Dental Society where he serves on the Peer Review Board. Further, he takes part in Dental Study Clubs twice a month.

In terms of ongoing education, Dr. Stephens has completed a two-year advanced course in Implants and Orthodontics logging over 1,200 continuing education credits. Dr. Stephens and his wife Robin have two children, Zach and Brooke. For fun, he enjoys fishing, skiing (both snow and water), and scuba-diving.

ROBERT GATEWOOD, DDS

Dr. Gatewood completed his Bachelor's degree at Texas A&M, and went on to earn his Doctorate of Dental Science degree from the University of Texas Dental Branch in Houston, in 1996. Immediately afterwards, he served three years in the Navy, including a yearlong hospital-based general practice residency at Portsmouth, Virginia. This residency provided him with an unparalleled one-on-one time with specialists in a wide variety of health-care disciplines, allowing him to gain clinical, hands-on experience right alongside experts in each area.

Dr. Gatewood is a member of the Texas Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, North Houston Study Club and is certified to perform Invisalign (invisible braces). Dr. Gatewood's patients speak of him as having their best interests at heart. And it's true: not only is he careful to design and implement treatment plans to improve and maintain their dental health, but he's accessible to his patients before, during and after the procedures are over.

In fact, he makes it a point each evening to personally contact each patient who's undergone a treatment that day, to see how they're doing, answer any questions or concerns, and just monitor their progress.Dr. Gatewood and his wife Donna have two children, Grant and Alex. He's also a sports enthusiast, both as a fan and as a participant.

Meet Our Awesome Team

Kelley - Registered Dental Assistant

Kelley came to us by chance. She was looking online and discovered our website. She thought, that looks like a place I would like to work. Kelley called, and we just happened to be looking for someone just like her. She is knowledgeable in the field of dentistry, and she's a kind, caring team player. What a blessing and great addition for us.

Originally, Kelley is from St. Louis, Missouri, but she moved here in 2001. She met her husband, Steven, here, and they have been married since 2005. Both are looking forward to starting a family. Kelley likes the outdoors, camping, cooking, and reading a good book. We welcome Kelley to our family.

Lindsey - Registered Dental Hygienist

Lindsey Lindsey is one of our outstanding hygienists originally from San Angelo, Texas. After a few moves and completing her degree at Collin College, Lindsey and her husband Nate moved to Houston.

Lindsey and Nate do not have any children (yet) but their animals seem to always keep them busy. They are parents to a Siberian Husky mix named Sophie and three cats - Autumn, Maddie, and Izzy. Lindsey's favorite time of the year is football season. She loves to cheer for the Longhorns on game day. (Hook ‘Em Horns!) Although every patient is not a Longhorn fan, Lindsey has truly enjoyed getting to know her patients and hopes to continue to become a familiar face to everyone in the future!

Dana - Registered Dental Hygienist

Although born in Indiana, Dana considers herself to be a native Texan residing in the Houston area since the age of three. After working as an Orthodontic technician for seven years she went back to school to fulfill her dream as a dental hygienist. We are so happy she chose to joined our team shortly after graduating from Lamar in 2008.

Dana enjoys traveling, spending time with her friends and family, and has a passion for running. She has completed several half marathons and looks forward to one day attaining her goal of completing a full marathon. We know she can do it and will be cheering her all the way to the finish line!

Dana has truly enjoyed her experience as a dental hygienist and looks forward to many more years to come at our practice making patients smile.

Brenda-Registered Dental Assistant (Team Leader)

Brenda has been a Dental Assistant for many years and has enjoyed working with Dr. Stephens for more than 17 years now.
Anyone who has had the opportunity to have worked with her knows her love for people, her level of care, and commitment to her patients.

Brenda has been married to her husband John for more than 25 years now. They have three wonderful children, Andrew, Ashlee, JohnPaul and a wonderful daughter-in-law Michelle. She devotes much of her time to her family and faith. In her spare time, she enjoys cooking, gardening, running, and her sweet Boxer Sophie.

With her soon empty nest, her and her husband hope to travel, volunteer with their children, and donate time to promoting Juvenile Diabetes awareness.

Darla-Front Office (Team Leader)

When Darla came aboard in 2001, she instantly became family. We consider her the perfect fit to our puzzle. She is our jokester around here and loves to play pranks.

She is a true-blue Texas girl with no desire to move away anytime soon (nor will we let her). Darla and Stevie have been married since 1991 and have one son, Sammy. In her spare time, Darla enjoys spending time with her family, being creative, and making beautiful flower arrangements.

Kimberly - Office Manager

Kimberly graced us with her presence in 2003, and we can't imagine our team without her. She takes pride in being a native Texan. She has a smooth, warm East Texas accent that complements her sweet character.

Since 1994, Kimberly has been married to her cute cowboy Kenny. Together they raise rambunctious twin boys Brennan and Brayden.. who are adorable! She is very involved in her faith and church activities. She is learning to enjoy hunting and fishing with her husband and boys. Kimberly looks adorable in her pink camo! She has just ran her first half marathon and hopes to do many more. Her downtime includes exercising, shopping, and most importantly, relaxing with her big family and friends.

Marla - Registered Dental Hygienist

Born in Houston and now residing in Spring, Texas, Marla joined our team in 2004. She brings a great expanse of knowledge experience to our practice. For over 11 years, she was a dental assistant and then went back to college. She went to Corpus Christi, Texas, where she obtained her license as a Registered Dental Hygienist, at DelMar College.

She said her vows some 10 years ago to her soul mate, Matt. Together they have two amazing children, Max and Addison, who keep them going. Marla loves the outdoors and spending time with her children. She scrapbooks, gardens, and bakes mass quantities of chocolate chip cookies.

Michelle - Registered Dental Hygienist

Michelle brought her enthusiasm and experience to our office in 2005. Her knowledge and skills make her an important asset to our office. Michelle is originally from Nederland,but after a few years in Kansas City and Austin, has settled nicely in The Woodlands.

She has three beautiful children, Aren, Sean, and Tess. Reading, music, and running are some of Michelle's favorite pastimes. Running has been her passion since 2004. She has completed many full and half marathons. She has been an active member and a coach of Woodlands Fit Running Club for the last few years.

Valerie - Registered Dental Hygienist (Team Leader)

Val attended college in Wisconsin where she earned her degree and license to practice in 1985. She came to our office in 1989 and is the only team member who has had the unique privilege of working with Dr. Stephens for over 20 years! Val believes the reason she has stayed with us for so long because of our environment, which allows her to take care of her patients with the highest level of care. She enjoys developing long-term relationships with her patients.

Val has been happily married to her husband, Bill, since October 1985. Bill and Val moved to Texas in February 1988. She now considers herself half "Cheese Head" and half "Texan." They have a Giant Schnauzer named Riesen, their "baby." Her interests are downhill skiing, walking, traveling, wine tasting, reading, and playing cribbage, backgammon, and Texas Holdem, to name a few.

Kim - Front Office

Kim is the newest smiling face to welcome you in the door at our practice! She has a happy spirit and is enjoying getting to know our patients by name. Originally from Tyler, Texas but now calls Tomball home with her husband Paul and their two boys, Dylan 17yrs and Logan 5yrs old. Her little men run her ragged and she loves every minute of it! Hanging out with friends, reading, and fishing is what she finds pleasure in. Kim stays busy with balancing life at her wonderful new job and with her great family life. She also prides herself on making people feel welcomed and comfortable.

Ali Everett - Registered Dental Assistant

Ali is a new addition to us and we could not be happier to have her. She blends so well with our staff it seems she has been with us all along. She graduated high school in Fredricksburg and then attended Baylor college receiving her dental assistant certification in 2006. She is estatic to work at such an awesome place! When Ali isn't hard at work, she enjoys spending time with her wonderful boyfriend Chris & his children, John & Maggie. She also adores her little twin brothers and watching them be all stars on the baseball diamond. She loves live music, reading, any water activities, watching movies, & laughing!!

Jennifer Kraus - Registered Dental Assistant

Jennifer came upon our office by chance. Dr. Gatewood was considering adding a 3rd assistant and realized Jennifer was the perfect fit for our team! While Jennifer is new to our office she has been in dentistry for 6 years. She will tell you her career is very rewarding and gratifying in being a part of a family that restores patients' smiles. It makes her very proud of the profession she chose.

Jennifer attended high school in Singapore and she has had the opportunity to travel all over the world! We are all so jealous! Her dad still lives in Singapore so she still returns there to visit. Jennifer and her husband Jeff were married in November 2009.

Holly - Front Office

Holly graced us with her presense by becoming a part of our front office team in February 2010.She has a welcoming smile to greet you with and loves helping our patients in anyway she can! She recently moved back to Houston after living in Louisiana since 1995. She just celebrated another wedding anniversary with her husband, Drew. They still long to travel back to Ireland, where they enjoyed their honeymoon in 2006. As LSU alumni, they enjoy anything LSU-related. They also find joy in cheering on the Pittsburgh Penguins Ice Hockey and Pittsburgh Steelers Football.

Holly relocated back home to Texas to work at our office and we are so happy she did! She misses her husband who is still in Baton Rouge looking for employment here in the Houston area. Holly loves reading, riding bikes, cooking, traveling and learning new things. She is so happy to be back near family & looks forward to starting a family of her own one day. In the meantime, she likes to entertain her German Shephard, Dually and her cats, Bobbie & Little.

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