Emma

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Ever since she was three years old Emma knew she wanted to work in the dental field. She was drawn to both the technical and precise work it takes as well as seeing patients and making a positive impact in their lives. She loves making people smile and helping them feel at ease in a setting that could otherwise be stressful. She loves learning new things and challenging herself to improve every day. After graduating from Ozarks Technical Community College in 2021, she found herself looking for an office that felt like a family, cared for their patients, and would help her grow and learn as a dental assistant, and she believes CFD is the perfect office for that!

Nicole

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Nicole was born and raised here in St. Louis. She has been assisting since 2016 and still loves coming to work and learning new things every day. Her favorite part about dentistry is helping restore smiles and making patients feel comfortable in the dental chair. When she's not at work you can usually find her at the soccer fields with her 2 boys, Carson and Cannon. They spend a lot of time playing and watching sports! They also love to travel and see new places when they get the chance.

Felicia

Dental Assistant

Felicia was born in Dover, Delaware and grew up mostly on the east coast. She's always had a passion for helping people, and while growing up, she watched her father struggle with his teeth. That experience ignited a passion to help others overcome their fear of the dentist and give quality of life back to those in need. Her dental career launched when she received an opportunity to become a smile advisor, working with clear aligners to improve patients’ smiles. Shortly after, she realized she wanted to become a dental assistant. When she was offered the opportunity with Chesterfield Family Dentistry, she was very excited! She saw how much they care about their patients and the investment they make in the education and development of each team member. The team felt like family, and she knew this was the practice for her. Her goal is to become an expanded functions dental assistant. In her spare time, she likes to hang out with her friends, her family, and her dog. She loves to read, workout, and attend sporting events.

Christina

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant

Christina was born and raised in Saint Peters, Missouri. After getting a bachelor’s degree in Biology, she began her career in dental assisting. Since 2019, she worked in oral surgery, pediatrics, and general dentistry. She's also been on multiple dental mission trips to El Salvador, which is where she met her husband! She chose this profession because her passion is to help others, especially by restoring their oral health so they can live their best life and be confident in their smile. When not at work, you’ll find Christina doing crafty projects, spending her time outside with her succulents, or hiking in the mountains.

Lynsey

Registered Dental Hygienist

The educational aspect of dentistry is what drew Lynsey to the field and is the reason our patients love to talk to her about prevention. She's full of useful tips and tricks and will likely teach you something you didn't know. To Lynsey it is important to always "contribute more than you criticize," which is why she is always looking out for our patients' best interests and seeking ways to better their lives both inside and outside of our practice doors.

Avery

Registered Dental Hygienist

This is Avery! Avery comes from Sterling, Illinois and in the midst of finishing her dental hygiene license, she has joined our office as a dental assistant. Avery loves making people smile and laugh; it just so happens to be her favorite part of her job! After attending Sauk Valley Community College and completing the dental hygiene program at Rock Valley College in Rockford, Illinois, Avery took a big leap to St. Louis to accept her job opportunity at Chesterfield Family Dentistry. Avery loves exploring her new city and loves recommendations to any hot spots around the area! Rest assured, when you visit the office you will definitely hear Avery!

Dana

Registered Dental Hygienist

Dana is a skilled and compassionate Registered Dental Hygienist that is passionate about sharing her knowledge of oral healthcare with her community. She obtained her education from Saint Louis Community College (Forest Park) in 2023 and has since been enjoying educating patients about preventative care. Outside of work, Dana is a cosmetologist, wife and mother of three.

Linda

Insurance Coordinator

A former Dental Assistant turned office guru, Linda’s extensive knowledge of the dental industry is a valuable asset to our patients. She was originally drawn to the field because she wanted to care for people. Linda explains, “I wanted to bring a beautiful smile to patients’ faces.” Over the years, Linda has built an extensive network of patient relationships while working at the Chesterfield family practice. She is now using her knowledge to focus on dental insurance.

Robyn

Registered Dental Hygienist, Scheduling & Patient Care Coordinator

In addition to the goodie bags our hygienists hand out, Robyn’s patients often ask for something else: a hug. Friendly and upbeat, Robyn has never met a stranger. Her favorite thing about working in dentistry is the patients! After working in a dental office as a teenager, Robyn states she, “fell in love with it.” Dentistry is in Robyn’s blood–her two sisters also worked in the field.

Erin

Practice Administrator

Having spent well over half of her life in the dental industry, Erin is a self-proclaimed dental nerd. At 15, she started working in a dental office in her hometown, then moved to St. Louis in 2003 where she managed day-to-day operations and front desk for a Clayton practice. After receiving a B.A. in Communications, Erin went into dental sales where she worked for multiple companies selling dental products and equipment and eventually managed a team of sales people across North America.

One day, she met Dr. Silva, and he immediately asked that she come work for him. She teased him that he could never afford her. Soon, they started off their lives together. Several years and two children later, she left the sales industry to join the practice full-time.

Erin and Dr. Silva live in Chesterfield with their two children Elizabeth and William. When she is not at the office or chasing her kids, Erin enjoys scuba diving, snow skiing, cooking, being outdoors and spending time with her extended family.

Morgan

Treatment Coordinator

Morgan has worked in the dental field since 2018. She has had both clinical and administrative experience and truly loves providing the best care for patients. She is originally from Cape Girardeau, Missouri and has been in and around St. Louis since 2018. She attended Southeast Missouri State University for her bachelor’s degree in public relations. Morgan enjoys a challenge and loves working to be better in everything she does. She has two cats named Boo and Phoebe. She enjoys exercising and making pottery in her free time. She also loves traveling to any mountain range or National Park when she can.

Alexia

Patient Coordinator

Being in the dental field was a path Alexia considered while growing up, however, her journey took a different rouote after high school. Alexia first explored nursing but soon realized her heart wasn't in it. Then, she pursued cosmetology school and this profession is still one of her passions. Alexia graduated from Paul Mitchell The School St. Louis in 2019. After a year of work, and after the COVID shutdown, she was presented an opportunity to revisit healthcare within the chiropractic world. She worked her way from Chiropractic Assistant to Office Manager and the experience reinforiced her love of healthcare. She developed a passion for helping people and knew she wanted to continue her career in healthcare administration. Over time, she decided to explore the dental world. She views it as the perfect mix between cosmetic and medical. Seeing patients beautiful smiles leaving the office and the new found confidence we bring to them every day drives her to expand and grow in this field. This has allowed her to pursue both of her passions which made it the perfect fit. Alexia is so excited she found a home with Chesterfield Family Dentistry and cant wait to see all the opportunity that dentistry has to offer!

Heather

Financial Coordinator

Heather is one of the first faces you may see when you enter our office. She spent 25 years owning a general dentistry practice with her husband, Jeff, and started the journey into retirement after the sale of their practice. That didn't last long, when she realized how much she loved helping and guiding patients achieve their optimal oral healthcare goals. Heather knew she wanted to continue working in the dental industry. She landed at Chesterfield Family Dentistry and absolutely loves being part of this great team! She loves interacting and building relationships with our wonderful patients. Heather was born and raised in St. Charles County, Missouri and has been married for 21 years, with two children, Hali and Jeff Jr., and has a granddaughter named Lilah. Heather's family is the light of her life. She loves attending sporting events and concerts. In her spare time, you can find her playing with her granddaughter; exploring new places or enjoying time with friends.