About the Staff
Patty Gridley
Dental Assistant
I am a dental assistant, with an Associates of Science from PCC, that has been with Pratt Family Dental since May of 2014. I am certified in nitrous oxide sedation. My husband Kyle and I had our first child, Dominic, in May 2018 and are enjoying parenthood. We spend our free time with our son and love being outdoors with all the pets.
Megan Forshee
Dental Assistant
I am a dental assistant that has been with PFD since March 2017. I am certified in Nitrous Oxide sedation and trained in CAD/CAM crown design, having this training allows us to make same day crowns for you! In my free time I enjoy spending time outdoors, riding horses, and hunting with my husband.
Haylie Hook
Dental Assistant
My name is Haylie Hook, I am a dental assistant that has been with Pratt Family Dental since August of 2017. I am certified in nitrous oxide. I have a daughter named Nicole, in our free time My boyfriend Daylen Nicole and I are busy with sports, going to the dunes, and spending time together with our two dogs Max and Tilley.
Kristen Alderfer
Dental Assistant
I am a dental assistant that has been with Pratt Family Dental since August 2018. I have my certified dental assisting degree from WSU tech and am certified in nitrous oxide sedation. I am from Greensburg and I have a son named Gabe. I love spending my free time at the lake with friends and family.
Brynn Hoffman
Dental Assistant
My name is Brynn, I am a Dental Assistant that has been with Pratt Family Dental since August of 2022. I am happy to have joined the PFD family. I am a certified nurse aide and a certified medication aide. In my free time I like to be outdoors and hang out with my boyfriend Devon and Dog Zeke.
Bree Jones
Dental Hygienist
My name is Bree and I've been working as a Registered Dental Hygienist for Pratt Family dental since 2012. I joined the practice right tout of college after graduating from the dental hygiene program at Johnson County Community College. I have enjoyed serving the Pratt community for the past 10+ years and have developed wonderful relationships with many patients along the way. I strive to provide gentle and thorough dental care for my patients and hope to help educate them to achieve optimal oral health. I met my husband, Brandon, in the dental office and we keep busy outside of work with our 2 boys, Jaxton and Eli. We look forward to putting our roots down in Pratt and raising our boys in such a wonderful community.
Chelsey Miller
Hello, my name is Chelsey. I received my bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from Wichita State University in 2012 and I am happy to have joined Pratt Family Dental in 2016. I enjoy getting to know my patients and boosting their confidence with a brighter smile to leave with. Outside of the office, I keep busy with my daughters, Madalyn and Avery, and my husband Mikel. We enjoy playing sports, going to the lake, reading a good book, and spending time with our family. I strive to give you the best experience during your dental cleanings and look forward to seeing you in the office!
Dental Hygienist
Andrea Fisher
I am happy to have joined the Pratt family Dental team in January of 2021. I received my certified dental assisting degree from SATC and worked as an assistant for a year, I fell in love with the dental field and decided to continue my education. In 2010 I graduated from FHTC receiving an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. I have been working as a full time dental hygienist ever since. I enjoy meeting and educating patients on the benefits of good oral hygiene and helping them reach optimal oral health. I strive to help each patient feel that a visit to the dentist can be a positive experience! Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my daughter Bristol and husband Ross on our family farm.
Dental Hygienist
Shelly Glynn
I have been working for Pratt Family Dental as a Registered Dental Hygienist since 2017. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Biology from Kansas State University in 2010, and continued my education in Dental Hygiene at MATC, graduating in 2012. Along with my Dental Hygiene degree, I am also certified to administer local anesthetic and nitrous oxide sedation. I have been working in Dental Hygiene for 10+ years now. I grew up in Hoisington, KS and currently live in Great Bend with my husband, Greg, and step-daughter, Cameron. In our free time, we enjoy spending time with family and our Labrador, Layla. We enjoy the outdoors, going camping, and traveling.
Dental Hygienist
Challie Ward
I graduated from Wichita State University in 2013 with a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene and have worked full time as a dental hygienist since June of 2013. I started working Monday's at Dr. Hopkins office in May of 2017. Out side of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband Matt and two children Myleigh and Zander.
Dental Hygienist
Tianna Chartier
Hi, my name is Tianna Chartier. I am very excited to be a part of the team, as a Registered Dental Hygienist, at Pratt Family Dental. Currently, I am working three days a week. Before my dental hygiene career I worked with Dr. Hopkins as an assistant. I received a Bachelor’s degree from Fort Hays University, with an emphasis in a chemistry. My education continued with dental hygiene school at Colby Community College, which is sanctioned through Northcentral Technical College. I had wonderful instructors and have been practicing under great private practice dentists since 2014. I enjoy learning about my patients and helping create healthy, beautiful smiles. My life stays busy out of the office with my husband who ranches, and our three growing boys. Ranching, rodeoing, and fishing are some of our favorite things to do!
Dental Hygienist
Katelyn Fox
Receptionist
I am a receptionist and have been with Pratt Family Dental since February of 2022. I have lived in Pratt
most of my life. I am happily married to my husband, Ben. We have been married for about 3 and a half
years and together for over 5 years. I enjoy spending time with my siblings Emma, Breanne, and
Michael. My twin, Emma, and I are best friends and have been since birth. Emma, Michael, Ben, and I
love to watch the Kansas City Chiefs dominate the Football world together while my older sister,
Breanne, and I obsess over true crime together. Outside of work I love to sing, play piano, read true
crime books, watch true crime documentaries, and spend time with my pets!