Our Staff
Our team of experienced professionals is led by Dr. Merrihew. We each share Dr. Merrihew’s belief that our care should be comprehensive and courteous – responding fully to your individual needs and preferences.

Peggy has been with our office since 1983 and is a Registered Dental Assistant. She has been office manager for the last 20 years. Peggy has 2 children, one son in college and a teenage daughter. She likes all kinds sports and enjoys golfing, shopping and traveling. Peggy is the person who will always greet you by name when you come in.

Stacey started with our office in 1986 and is a Registered Dental Assistant. She has one son and is an active member of The Grove Community Church. In addition to helping patients schedule and finance their treatment, Stacey handles many of the administrative duties in the office. She enjoys mission trips to Mexico with her church and spending time with the family and friends.

Andrea has been with our office since 1999, but has been a patient in our office since she was 13 years old! She is a Registered Dental Assistant and also has her associates degree from R.C.C. She is currently working with the hygienist and hygiene assistants to facilitate your scheduling needs. She enjoys reading, camping and water sports.

Linda has worked with our office since 1991. She graduated from Loma Linda School of Dentistry in 1980. Before joining our office, she worked for her father, a now retired dentist and in a periodontal office. Linda and her husband, Bob, have 2 adult children.

Belinda has been with our office since 1995. She is a graduate of Loma Linda School of Dentistry class of 1983. She has been working in the dental field since 1980. Belinda and her husband, Anthony, have 3 daughters. They enjoy weekends camping in their R.V. and spending time with family & friends.

Theresa joined our office in 2002. Theresa plays on the Mirage Women’s soccer team and has three adult children. She helps us in all areas of the office, including sterilizing.

Rachelle worked with Hallmark Cards in marketing and sales for five years before joining our office in 2002.

Anne joined our office in 1991 and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1979. Anne and her husband, Mike, enjoy traveling and weekends camping in their R.V.

Judy has been with our office since 1987 and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1976. Judy and her husband, Sam, have 3 children. They attend Temple Baptist Church, where Judy is a member of a dental team that serves the people of work camps in Mexico. Judy has a miniature pincher named Tyran and canaries. She loves cooking, baking, sewing, growing vegetables, roses and orchids.

Jessica joined our office as a Registered Dental Assistant in 2001 and works with our hygienist during your hygiene (cleaning) visits. Jessica and her husband, Gabriel, have one son.

Rachel joined our office in 2001. She has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1993. Her husband, Armando, and their school age children love being at home with their goats and llamas.

Martha has worked with our office since 2001 and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1999. Martha and her husband, Fidel, have 3 school age children and have a great time riding their quads in the mountains.

Brenda has been with our office since 2003. She has over 27 years of experience in the dental profession working both front and back office. Brenda and her husband, Ray, have 3 adult and teenage children. Brenda enjoys reading, gardening, antiques, sports and other outdoor activities of all kinds with her family.

Marlene has been with our office since 2005, when she relocated from Oklahoma City. She has been a practicing hygienist for over 25 years. She has 3 children and 1 grandchild. Her family has always been active in athletics and she enjoys jogging, walking her dog, reading and traveling.

Sherilon joined our office in 2003 and has been a Registered Dental Assistant since 1997. She and her husband, Vince, have 2 daughters that keep them very busy. Sherilon enjoys spending time with her family, going to the beach and camping.

Daisy joined our office in 2007. She and her husband, James, live in Riverside and enjoy time with their dog Beyonce.



