Meet the Gentle Family Dentistry Staff
Dr. Allison Beehner, DMD
Dr. Allison Beehner (formerly Buss) grew up in Towanda, IL and attended Normal Community High School. She then graduated from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine and has been practicing in Normal since. Dr. Beehner and her husband, Brandon, live in Normal and are very active in the community, volunteering with the Bloomington-Normal Jaycees, and free dental clinics in town. They have three young daughters who keep them very busy. They also spend their free time cycling and competing in area bike races and triathlons. Dr. Beehner enjoys working with patients of all ages and looks forward to meeting the families in her practice as well as new patients!
Angie Bainter
Dental Hygienist
"I graduated from ICC in 2002 and married my high school sweetheart in 2003. We have two kids, Jensen (7) and Ayla (2). I knew in high school that I wanted to be a dental hygienist. I'm so blessed to be amongst a team of top notch dental professionals providing quality care in a family friendly environment. I love getting to know our patients and encouraging them in the oral health!"
Jodie Dabbs
Dental Hygienist
"I graduated from the Dental Hygiene Program at Illinois College in East Peoria in 1997 have been practicing the past 20 years. I love working with such wonderful people at Gentle Family Dentistry. I'm mother to Griffin (17), Ryleigh (14) and 2 cats. My other loves are being outdoors, traveling and watching The Packers and Cubs"
Jessica Riss-Waltrip
Administrative Coordinator
Bio coming soon…
Sue Erdman
Dental Hygienist
"I am thrilled to be a member of the Gentle Family Dentistry team. I have been a hygienist in Bloomington/Normal over 30 years. I live in rural Chenoa with my husband Jim. We enjoy biking and visiting our grown children and grand daughter. I truly enjoy helping our patients with their dental needs.”
Lexi Emberton
Dental Assistant
"I am the newest addition to the Gentle Family Dentistry team as of August 2016! I grew up in, and currently reside in Lexington, IL, where I live with my boyfriend, Michael, my dog, and my cat. On the weekends I enjoy going hiking or to the library, and selling LulaRoe with my mom."
Abby Phillips
Dental Assistant
Bio coming soon…
Jean Buss
Office Manager
"After retiring as a school social worker for District #87 Schools, I was given the opportunity to join the Gentle Family Dentistry staff as a part-time Office Manager. I feel blessed to be part of such an amazing, dedicated group! Outside of work I enjoy spending time with our grandchildren, playing with our labradoodle puppy, gardening reading and staying connected with friends."
Wendi Fleming
Administrative Coordinator
Bio coming soon…
Katie Nussbaum
Dental Hygienist
Bio coming soon…
