Elise, Office Manager
Elise is originally from Little Rock, and graduated from the University of Arkansas with a bachelor’s degree in Advertising/ Public Relations. When Dr. Keech started his practice in 2015, Elise worked in the front office for five years, until she stepped away to stay home with the kids and later worked as a preschool teacher. She’s happy to be back with the work family and patients, and also meeting new patients.
In her spare time, Elise enjoys spending time with Dr. Keech and their three daughters, volunteering at their school, watching Razorback basketball, crafting and gardening.
Skylar, Dental Hygienist
Skylar was born and raised here in Fayetteville. She attended the University of Central Arkansas in Conway for 2 years then transferred to the University of Arkansas Medical Sciences in Little Rock where she received a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She made her way back up to Northwest Arkansas where she now resides.
She loves teaching her patients how to have a healthier smile and enjoys seeing patients come back with improvements. Skylar tries to make even the most apprehensive patient feel comfortable in her chair and she enjoys answering any questions that a patient might have about their oral health.
Skylar has a daughter and two dogs. She loves to talk about them and has pictures on hand if you would like to see them. She loves to do anything outdoors and travel with her husband.
Hannah Hamill, Dental Hygienist
Hannah moved to Fayetteville from Grove, OK in 2018. She has a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Boise State and received her Dental Hygiene degree from Missouri Southern.
Hannah loves writing historical fiction, cycling on the Greenway, and spending time at home with her two dogs, Hagrid and Fudge, and two cats named Fred and Dobby. She’s likely to tell wild and funny stories about her nieces and nephews, her cycling adventures or American history.
Hannah is passionate about educating and empowering her patients to achieve healthy, happy smiles and loves creating a safe and comfortable atmosphere for anxious patients.
Carrie, Front Desk Coordinator
Carrie was born in San Diego, and at the age of 10 moved to Mountain Home, AR where she graduated from Mountain Home High School. She then went on to receive her license in Clinical Medical Assisting in San Juan Capistrano, California. Carrie returned back to Mountain Home to start a family and began working in an in-house dental assisting training position for a small practice. During this time, she received her Registered Dental Assisting license. In 2017, Carrie moved to NWA into a fixer-upper on Beaver Lake.
Carrie has been in the dental community for many years and has a passion for improving smiles and connecting with her patients. Outside of work, Carrie enjoys spending time with her family of boys. They are busy fishing, riding go-carts, swimming, bike riding, and playing with their family dog. On her own, Carrie loves yoga, renovating her home and watching documentaries.
Vanessa, Registered Dental Assistant
Vanessa has one year of experience in general dentistry, where she specializes in chairside assistance and providing compassionate patient care. She holds certifications in Nitrous Oxide administration, X-rays, and coronal polishing, and brings a calm, efficient presence to every dental visit.
Originally from Oklahoma, Vanessa graduated from Westville High School and earned her Associate’s degree from Northeastern A&M College. She spent three years living in Germany, exploring Europe while supporting her husband during his military service—an experience that sparked her love for travel and new cultures.
Outside of work, Vanessa enjoys spending quality time with her husband and two sons, reading, traveling, and taking long walks with her family and their two dogs, Peaches and Deacon. She is known for her warm personality, strong work ethic, and genuine care for others—both in and out of the dental office.
Aly, Registered Dental Assistant
Originally from Hot Springs and now a local for the past 10 years, Aly has been assisting in dentistry for nearly two years with a passion for precision, patient care, and teamwork. Outside the clinic, you’ll find her on a trail with her dog, Kira, running through the outdoors, or planning the next family adventure. She’s all about balance—professional when it counts, creative by nature, and laid-back at heart.