Our goal is to treat you as if you are a member of our own family! We want to achieve a perfect result for you through efficient and comprehensive treatment. We strive to treat each of our patients with the highest level of care, staying in touch with the latest advances in orthodontic technology.
Front Office Staff
Jenny Lawing
Treatment Coordinator
I have been working in orthodontics since 2003, and I have really enjoyed it! I love braces because I have witnessed so many lives that have been changed by having braces and later, having a great new smile! I’ve seen how a wonderful smile increases self-esteem and increases confidence…this is one of the BEST things about my job! I have two wonderful boys Tyler and Taylor. We have a BLAST together! During family time, you can usually find me watching my boys play sports, or spending time with them at the lake!
Denise Freeze
Appointment Coordinator
I have been in the field of orthodontics since 1978, and with Dr. Austin since he started practicing in 1999. I enjoy working with Dr. Austin because his passion for beautiful smiles makes him one of the best! We have fun in our office while keeping our patients as our #1 focus! Seeing our patients come in for the first time, being there for them and their family during treatment, and seeing them end up with beautiful, glowing smiles is worth more to me than words can express! In my free time, I enjoy living on my farm with all of our animals, and spending time with my family and with my five grandkids! God has blessed me for giving me a chance to work in a practice with such wonderful people and being able to meet and help people every day.
Jaquetta King
Financial Coordinator
I have been a part of this awesome team since July 2007. My heart has always been in the medical field, but I had no idea how much fun and rewarding orthodontics would be until becoming a part of the Austin team! I mostly do paperwork here, but I get to see our patients when they begin treatment, and have the privilege of sharing their life changing experience when they leave here with their beautiful smiles that were created with "a passion for perfect smiles". When not at Austin Orthodontics, I spend most of my time with my wonderful husband Patrick, and stepdaughter Madison. I also enjoy gardening, fishing and spending time with my family, friends, and my two cats Bleau and Precious.
Treatment Staff
Ashlee Kennemore
Records and Recall Coordinator
I have been a member of Austin Orthodontics since November 2007. I do your initial impressions and x-rays. I enjoy orthodontics because I love being a part of changing peoples’ lives and seeing a great "end result". Our staff is such a great team and we work so well together. I have really enjoyed my time in the office and look forward to all the years ahead. I have a wonderful husband named Aaron and a great family. When not working I enjoy the beach, shopping, and cooking!
Kellie Boston
Clinical Assistant
I started with Dr. Austin's office at age 13. (As a patient, of course!) As a former patient, surgery case, and current patient, I know that orthodontics work not only to improve our smiles, but our lives! BRACES ROCK!! I have a wonderful husband (who is currently the only one in our family without braces) and two wonderful children. We spend most of our time at the ballparks, but when I find a moment to myself, I am trying to learn how to play guitar!
Amy Caskey
Clinical Assistant
I have worked in the orthodontic and general dentistry fields since 1990. I love helping others feel better by improving their smiles! I am married to a fabulous man and we have a wonderful daughter. When at home, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, and cooking!
Sarah Norman
Lab Tech
I have been a part of Austin Orthodontics for 4 months now and I love it! I started interning around May but I really didn’t know if this was something that I wanted to do. I gave it a shot and turn out that this path was a door that God has opened in my life. The Lord has been so good to me by giving me Dr. Austin and these girls to work with everyday. I am currently working in the Lab as a semi lab tech. I rarely work on the patients but you may see me in the clinic helping out. I am also expecting to have a baby in May of 2010. I can’t wait to see the next thing the future has in store for me.
Lisa Sepahron
Clinical Assistant
I have been a DAII since 1995. I was a general chair side assistant for a dentist for the first three years of my career. Then, in 1998, I found my real passion in orthodontics…the field that I will always remain in! I have been blessed to have Dr. Austin to work with; he really cares about his patients! His patients have such a great time at their appointments…He tells them jokes or anything to get them to smile! He truly is a wonderful orthodontist. Every day is a great day when you can enhance a smile or change a bite for the better! This is very rewarding to me. I am married to a great man! We have a blended family of four, and the kids are all grown. We have one grand daughter Skylar. She just turned one! We have two dogs and one very fat cat. We enjoy praying for our family for God’s will to be done; and I feel at peace when I am at work or with my family, knowing that God is in charge of my life and theirs! We also enjoy walking the dogs, boating on the lake, painting, and taking crazy photos of the family. We also enjoy being cast in movies! My son and I are extras in "Leatherheads" which will be out on April 4, 2008! Look for us! He is a medic, and I’m a fan during a football game! We had so much fun!
Shannon Splawn
Clinical Assistant
I graduated from the CPCC Dental Assisting program with a Dental Assistant II certification. I became a part of the Austin Orthodontics team in 2007 as a clinical assistant. Orthodontics has become a passion for me, and a rewarding career for me. I enjoy the challenges I see in orthodontics, and seeing our patients grow while becoming a part of their lives. I love helping Dr. Austin achieve beautiful smiles that last the patients’ whole lifetime. When I’m not at the office, I race cars at drag strips! I have been associated with professional drag racing since I was born, and recently started driving my own racecar! Ready, Set, Go…to Austin Orthodontics…I can’t wait to help you race to a great smile! When not at the track, I love spending time outdoors and going to the beach.
Dana Cagle
Clinical Assistant
After working in general dentistry for five years, Austin Orthodontics has given me the opportunity to join an office where lives are changed on a daily basis. Being part of a team that has a passion for perfect smiles is truely exciting. I have been married to a wonderful man for 12 years. We have two awesome boys, Caleb and Cole. When not at work, I spend most of my time at church and watching my boys play sports, "Go Crusaders!" I also enjoy riding ATV's with my family and listening to their band Zealot!