Amy Rodecap
Financial Coordinator

Hello and welcome to our office! Some of you may remember me from a few years ago. I was blessed to have worked with Dr. Brown for 2 years beginning in 2003, before moving out of state. Due to life’s miracles, it has been 5 years and I now have the opportunity to resume my position as the Financial Coordinator. It has been wonderful seeing all the faces of former patients that have returned with their children and extended family. I have 11 years of dental front office experience with a background in Marketing. My goal is to dedicate myself to all of your needs in hopes to make your orthodontic experience as simple and stress free as possible. I would say the most rewarding part of my job is seeing a person’s smile transform and hearing their words of excitement. Dr. Brown is awesome at creating million dollar smiles and I am proud to say I work for her!

Outside of the office, I love to read books that are positive and uplifting. I love to scuba dive, snorkel and fish. I am a proud mother of my 18 year old daughter Samantha, who I love with all my heart and I’m currently engaged to the love of my life, Karl.

Erica Romero
Front Office Receptionist

Hola y Bienvenidos! I am happy to have recently joined the staff as a Front Office Receptionist. I am available to help you with any questions you may have concerning your treatment. If translation is needed I can help you! I am bilingual and I speak and write perfect Spanish. Just ask for "Erica" whenever you call or visit our office. (Si necesitan traducción yo les puedo ayudar! Soy bilingüe y hablo y escribo muy bien el español. Pregunten por "Erica" cuando visten la oficina o por teléfono. ) I am honored to say I work for Dr. Brown. She is a wonderful person and a great orthodontist! You will truly enjoy the warmness of our office and the friendliness of our staff. Your visit with us will be fun, exciting and painless. I look forward to meeting you!

I am an outdoor person. I enjoy working out, dancing, shopping, bike riding, fishing, hunting and I enjoy the beach very much. I have two dogs, Santi and America, who I enjoy taking out for walks. I have a great boyfriend named Carlos.

Kim Farrow
Orthodontic Assistant/Front Office Receptionist

Welcome to our practice! I am a state registered dental assistant and I have been assisting for 24 years. I enjoy interacting with our patients and seeing the progress of each person’s treatment. One step into our office and you will love it! Our practice has an amazing team of great people who are all passionate about orthodontics, and most importantly, about smiling! We all love to laugh and make our patients feel at home. You will especially be fond of Dr. Brown because she makes everyone feel like family. I have enjoyed the time I have spent here and I plan on retiring at this office!

I have a wonderful husband named Scott and one son, Chris (Daisy-daughter in law). In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wonderful grandchildren, Kaleb and Celeste. I am a MAJOR Dallas Cowboys fan…… Go Cowboys!

Stephanie Foster
Orthodontic Assistant/Community Service Coordinator

Hello and welcome to our office. I am a state registered dental assistant and have been assisting for 13 years now. Working in the field of orthodontics has allowed me to meet many wonderful people. Seeing lives change with the improvement of a smile makes me feel very happy knowing that I have helped in some way. I look forward to meeting you and your family. You will truly enjoy our office. It's a wonderful place to be, filled with laughter and great smiles!

I am happily married to my wonderful husband Thomas and we have two beautiful children, Tyler and Seth. During my spare time, I enjoy cheering my kids on in volleyball and basketball. Of course I'm their #1 fan! I also love to read and SHOP!

Toni Runnels
Front Office Assistant/Internship Instructor

Hi and Welcome to our practice! Growing up I loved to watch medical doctor shows such as House and Grey's Anatomy. These shows sparked my interest in medicine. I initially wanted to become a pediatrician but after meeting Dr. Brown, little did I know that would be the start to a career I wanted to pursue for the rest of my life. I started with the practice as an intern in the summer of 2007 while attending Debakey High School for Health Professions. I was inspired by Dr. Brown because everyday, no matter what, she always had a smile on her face and patiently worked with her patients as well as myself. I recently joined the practice as the front office assistant/internship instructor. You will see me in the office during school breaks and summer because I am also a student at Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. I want to become an orthodontist so that I can help others increase their self-esteem by giving them a better smile and an encouraging word. I welcome any student aspiring to become an orthodontist to join our summer internship program. It is a very rewarding program where you will learn hands on what the field of orthodontics is all about. Hope to see you soon.

Wallace Moore
Orthodontic Assistant

Welcome! I am a state registered dental assistant with 9 years of experience. I decided to work in the field of orthodontics because it is a great opportunity to work with people wanting to improve the way they look and feel. I love being able to help others gain the confidence they deserve with a beautiful, new smile. Before becoming an orthodontic assistant, I served in the United States Army.

In my spare time, I enjoy exercising, writing music, and playing chess. I have a wonderful wife named India and a dog named Sandy.

Patti Nickel
Orthodontic Assistant

Hello, it would be a great pleasure to meet you and your family. I am a registered dental assistant with the state of Texas. I have enjoyed a wonderful career as an orthodontic assistant for 30 years. I have met many wonderful people and changed their lives by helping create a beautiful, functional smile. I am sure you will love our office, staff and doctor. Dr. Brown is a special person with a goal to improve smiles and create a better quality of life for her patients. I was recently certified by the Dentaurum TAD User Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada which allows me to assist Dr. Brown with treatment planning, placement protocol and biomechanical considerations for those patients that may need mini-implant devices along with their orthodontic treatment. I look forward to meeting you. I am also available to answer any questions you may have about Invisalign, the invisible way to straighten your teeth.

When I am not in the office, I really enjoy cooking. I make a great Beef Wellington! I also enjoy traveling and working out. I have a wonderful husband of 27 years, Mike, and 2 sons, Kyle and Eric.

Toosdy Owens
Orthodontic Assistant

Hi! I am excited that you have chosen our practice for your orthodontic care. Just one visit to our practice and you’ll notice that we are a different kind of orthodontic practice. From our fantastic in-office movie theater, to the individual time we spend with each patient, we do everything we can to make sure you always feel at home and special when you visit our office. My favorite thing about orthodontics is seeing how a beautiful smile can truly change the lives of so many people. I look forward to having you join our family. Dr. Brown is truly an inspiration. She is my orthodontist and also my family orthodontist. I’m confident that you will love her just like we do! Recently, I gained certification from the Dentaurum TAD User Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. This has expanded my skills and allows me to assist Dr. Brown with patients that are candidates for temporary mini-implants in their treatment. I am a state registered dental assistant with 15 years of experience.

During my spare time, I enjoy traveling and reading.I am the proud mother of four wonderful children, Marquis, Brittany, Tiffany and TJ.

LaDonna Guerra
Orthodontic Assistant

Hello and welcome! I am a state registered dental assistant and I have been an orthodontic assistant for 9 years now. I love my job because I enjoy watching the progress in each patient and seeing them grow more confident in their appearance. I also appreciate our doctor. She embraces new technology, does everything she can to stay current with the latest advances and she encourages everyone on our team to do the same. Continuing to learn new skills and knowledge keeps my job interesting and fun. I was recently certified by the Dentaurum TAD User Forum in Las Vegas, Nevada. This has allowed me to gain advanced knowledge and skills to assist Dr. Brown in treatment planning patients that may need mini-implants to maximize their orthodontic treatment. When you come to our office, you will feel good knowing that we are offering you the best treatment options available. You will feel welcome and at home and when you leave…. You will leave with a beautiful smile!

I attended Sam Houston State University on a music scholarship and served as a Hospital Corpsman in the United States Navy, where I received a letter of commendation. I am married to my wonderful husband, Gilbert and we have two wonderful children, Cameron and Natalie. I love to travel and I also enjoy deep sea fishing.

Hugo Castaneda
Orthodontic Assistant

Hello! I am really excited that you have visited our site. I am a foreign trained dentist and I have been an orthodontic assistant for about 8 years. I am very fortunate to work for Dr. Brown. She is a very friendly and personable doctor with a great sense of humor. You will really enjoy our office when you arrive. Everyone here is so nice and the patients are great! You will feel good knowing that we offer the latest treatment options available and we provide exceptional patient care. I enjoy working in the field of orthodontics because it is very rewarding to see beautiful smiles emerge at the end of orthodontic treatment. I hope you choose to come to our office and join our family so we can give you the beautiful smile you deserve. I look forward to working with you.

I love gardening, aquariums and just spending time with my family. I am married to my wonderful wife Elizabeth and we have three wonderful children, Heidi, Dante and Chelsea. We also have a sweet little chihuahua named Daisy.

Celia Gutierrez
Sterilization/Lab Tech

I have been working as a sterilization tech for 8 years now and I truly love my job. We provide quality care to our patients by practicing the highest level of sterilization and cleanliness procedures.

During my spare time, I enjoy shopping, dancing, gardening and cooking. I am married to Renato and we have 3 children, Berta, Renato Jr and Oswaldo.