Our Blytheville office is located in the Portor Commons shopping center between Wal-Mart and Lowe's.
The Jonesboro office is located in the Southwest Commons Shopping Center behind the Medicine Shoppe and across the street from Pizza Inn on Southwest Drive.
The Leachville office is located directly across the street from Heritage Bank on Main Street.
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Emergency and New Patients Welcome!
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Todd Higginbotham, DDS • Ashley Brewer, DDS • Terry Turner, DDS • Nancy Massey, DDS
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Blytheville Office:
Phone: 870.762.1331 |
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Jonesboro Office:
321 Southwest Drive
Phone: 870.932.8585 |
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Leachville Office:
126 South Main Street
Phone: 870.539.6621 |
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Trumann Office:
221 Highway 463 North
Phone: 870.483.5011 |
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New Office in Paragould!
Phone: 870.215.0058 |
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Office Hours
Monday - Wednesday: 8 am - 5 pm
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Deana Muegge
Office Administrator
Jonesboro, Blytheville, Trumann, Paragould and Leachville office
Deana Joined Higginbotham Family Dental in 2007 assuming managerial duties for all office locations. Having many years experience since 1994 as an office, financial, and Public Relations Coordinator, Deana was well prepared for this role. Deana is married to Kerry Muegge and they have two children, Lori and Sarah. Deana enjoys spending time with her two beautiful granddaughters, Averi Grace and Bentley Ann, and enjoying outdoor activities with her family. Please contact Deana if you have any accounts payable, human resources, or other questions about our offices.
Lai Ferrell
Marketing, Public Relations Director
Jonesboro, Blytheville, Trumann, Paragould and Leachville office
Lai Ferrell has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since 2007. She began her marketing career at St. Bernards Healthcare in the marketing department, so her primary focus since graduation has been in healthcare. She obtained her BS from Arkansas State University and her Masters in Business Administration/Healthcare Management from the University of Phoenix. As Marketing/PR Director of Higginbotham Family Dental, Lai is responsible for overseeing marketing, public relations, and advertising for the five dental clinics and the entire counties they serve. In addition to business development, Lai creates the artwork for all the marketing efforts and coordinates special events, both externally and internally. She helps guide the marketing and charitable budget and internal marketing. She is a member of the Jonesboro Young Professionals Network. Lai is also the Executive Director for the Non-profit Organization sponsored by Higginbotham Family Dental. Lai resides in Jonesboro with her husband Doug and they have one dog, Tia. If you have any questions for her please give her a call or send her an email.
Tiffany Creecy
Finance Controller-Jonesboro, Blytheville, Trumann, Paragould and Leachville Office
Tiffany Creecy joined Higginbotham Family Dental in 2011 as the Financial Controller. She began her career in medical finances in 2005 and is responsible for overseeing the financial reporting, auditing, and accounts payable duties for Higginbotham Family Dental. She obtained her Business Finance degree from Williams Baptist College, where she also played college softball. Tiffany is married to Adam Creecy and they have one daughter, Linley. The Creecy's reside in Brookland, AR, where they are members of Woods Chapel General Baptist church. If you have any questions for Tiffany please give her a call or send her an email.
Kellie Ashlock
Financial Manager-Blytheville Office
Kellie Ashlock joined Higginbotham Family Dental in 2011. She resides in Marked Tree, AR with her husband, Ford. Kellie is a proud mom to her two boys, Gavin and Hudson. In her spare time, she enjoys shopping, any activity outdoors, and most of all spending time with her family. Kellie looks forward to meeting you, and helping with any financial arrangements you may need.
Courtney Harris
Financial Manager-Jonesboro, Trumann, Paragould and Leachville Office
Courtney Harris joined Higginbotham Family Dental in February 2011. Courtney, a native of Jonesboro, Arkansas, obtained her degree in Corporate Finance from Arkansas State University in December 2006. Courtney started her career in the medical and dental insurance business. As Financial Manager for Higginbotham Family Dental, Courtney is responsible for assisting patients with estimates for treatment and financial arrangements. She is also responsible for the billing and collections for all locations. Courtney is an active member of Jonesboro Young Professionals Network, Clopton Clinic Charitable Foundation and volunteers throughout the community. Courtney resides in Jonesboro with her husband, Zach, and their daughter Harper.
Molly Shaver
Financial Coordinator-Jonesboro Office
Molly joined Higginbotham Family Dental in April of 2011. She obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Exercise Science from Arkansas State University in December of 2011. As a Financial Coordinator in the Jonesboro office, Molly will be happy to answer any questions regarding your financial needs.
Cynthia Delancey
Financial Coordinator-Blytheville Office
Cynthia Delancey has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since October 2011. She resides in Osceola, AR with her fiancée Josh. As a Financial Coordinator in the Blytheville Office, Cynthia will be happy to answer any questions regarding your financial needs for dental treatment at our office.
Valerie Brown
Financial Coordinator-Trumann and Leachville Office
Valerie Brown joined Higginbotham Family Dental in August of 2011.
She resides in her hometown of Jonesboro with her dog, Libby. During her
down time, Valerie loves watching football, going to the lake, and
spending time with her family and friends.
Lindsey Barker
Financial Coordinator-Paragould Office
Lindsey Barker has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since June 2011. She resides in Paragould with her husband Eric. They have two beautiful children together, Millie and Gavin. Lindsey has experience in finance since 2008 from another doctor’s office. As a Financial Coordinator in the Paragould office, she will be happy to answer any questions regarding your insurance benefits or financial needs.
Misti Ross
Insurance Coordinator
Jonesboro Office
Misti Ross joined the practice in April of 2010. She resides in Jonesboro and is married to her high school sweet heart Jonathan. Together they have two daughters Jordan and Macy. As the Insurance Coordinator for the Jonesboro office, Misti is in charge of all insurance related tasks. Please contact Misti if you have any insurance questions for the Jonesboro office.
Brittany Brandon
Insurance Coordinator-Blytheville Office
Brittney joined Higginbotham Family Dental in August of 2011. She resides in Caraway with her husband, Hunter, and her daughter, Kendall. She enjoys shopping and spending quality time with her family. As the Insurance Coordinator for the Blytheville office, Brittney is in charge of all insurance related tasks. Please contact Brittney if you have any insurance questions for the Blytheville office.
Shelly Hurst
Insurance Verification Coordinator-All offices
Shelly was born in Oklahoma but grew up in Jonesboro and graduated from Jonesboro High School. She has 11 years experience in medical insurance and billing. As the Insurance Verification Coordinator she will verify all patients’ insurances to make sure eligibility and benefits are accurate in our system so we can give our patients the best estimate possible. In her spare time she enjoys going to the river, cooking out, and spending time with friends and family.
Elizabeth Kennett
Hygiene Coordinator-Paragould, Jonesboro, Blytheville, Leachville and Trumann Office
Elizabeth Kennett has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since April 2011. She obtained her Bachelor Degree at Arkansas State University in Business Marketing/Management. She resides in Jonesboro with her Fiance Cord and son Luke. As patient coordinator for the Jonesboro office, Elizabeth schedules and confirms all appointments and makes sure all documents are scanned into patient files. Please contact Elizabeth if you need to make an appointment or have any questions.
Kylee Frasure
Patient Coordinator-Jonesboro Office
Kylee graduated from Northeast Arkansas School of Massage Therapy in 2006 with her Nationals in massage therapy. She is originally from Fremont, Ohio but moved to Jonesboro, Arkansas in May of 2010. Kylee joined the Higginbotham team as a Patient Coordinator for the Jonesboro office in September 2011. She loves swimming, spending time and doing fun things with her husband, Seth and two sons, Kollin and Konner.
Velenda Sparkman
Patient Coordinator
Leachville Office
Velenda Sparkman has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since 2008. She has been in the dental field since 1994. In her dental career she started out as a dental assistant and is currently the Patient Coordinator in the Leachville Office. Her duties as a Patient Coordinator is to confirm and schedule appointments for the Leachville office and to make sure all documents are scanned into patient charts. Velenda resides in Monette with her husband and her youngest son Nicholas, who is attending ASU for his third year. Velenda and Jerry also have a son, Jay, that lives in Caraway, Arkansas. Velenda and her family are members of Central Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Contact Velenda if you have a question on a Leachville account.
Shelby Winford
Patient Coordinator-Blytheville Office
Shelby lives in Bay, AR with her husband Kevin. As patient coordinator for the Blytheville office, Shelby can schedule your appointments. Shelby is also responsible for making sure all patient lab cases have made it back to our office before appointments are scheduled. She and her husband Kevin love serving and going on mission trips and are active members at Bay First Baptist Church. Please contact Shelby if you need to make an appointment or have a question about your appointment.
Jamie Rapert
Patient Coordinator
Trumann Office
Jamie Rapert Graduated in 2006 from Arkansas State University Technical Center in Cosmetology. Jamie is from Lunsford, Arkansas and lives there with her husband Jordan, son, Will, and daughter, Mackenna. She grew up working on her dads farm in Lunsford before joining the Higginbotham Family Dental team in June 2010. As patient coordinator for the Jonesboro office, Jamie schedules and confirms all appointments and makes sure all documents are scanned into patient files. Jamie is also responsible for making sure all patient lab cases have made it back to our office before appointments are scheduled. Please contact Jamie if you need to make an appointment or have a question about your appointment.
Amber Murray
Clinical Manager
Amber Murray received her dental assistant license from the Northeast Arkansas Dental Assistant School in 2006 and started her career at Higginbotham Family Dental in February 2007 as a registered dental assistant. As a dental assistant Amber works with all five dentists when needed and performs all dental assistant duties. She is responsible for ordering all the dental supplies for all five locations and acts as the liaison to the dental supply representatives. She is from Delaplaine where she resides with her husband Michael and they have one son, Bryson. Please contact Amber if you have any questions for her.
Courtney Brech
Registered Dental Assistant
Courtney Brech graduated from Northeast Arkansas Dental Assistant School in 2006. She joined the Higginbotham Family Dental Team in 2008 and mainly assists Dr. Higginbotham at all four locations but will assist the other dentists when needed. Besides assisting she is also responsible for the implant and Invisalign orders for all five offices. Courtney is also certified to assist in IV Sedation procedures. Please contact Courtney if you have any dental questions or concerns.
Sonya Standley
Registered Dental Assistant
Sonya Standley attended dental assistant school at Cotton Boll Technical School in Burdette, Arkansas and graduated in 2003. She has been a dental assistant since 2003 and joined the Higginbotham Family Dental Team in 2008. She works on a rotating schedule at all five locations with all the dentists when needed. Sonya is from Leachville and is a graduate of Leachville High School. She currently resides in Arbyrd, Missouri with her husband, Lonnie, and they have two sons, Travis and Cody. Please contact Sonya if you have any dental questions or concerns.
Courtney Shumate
Registered Dental Assistant
Courtney Shumate has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since June 2008. She attended Arkansas Northeastern College for Registered Dental Assisting. Courtney is a wife and mother to one daughter. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family. If you have any dental concerns or questions please contact Courtney.
Jennifer Owen
Registered Dental Assistant
Jennifer Owen has been a valuable employee with Higginbotham Family Dental since March 2011 and has been a registered dental assistant since 2007. Jennifer resides in Marion, AR with her husband and two children. In Jennifer's spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Jennifer is happy to help others in reaching and maintaining their goal of having a healthy, beautiful smile.
Dana Burroughs
Registered Dental Assistant
Dana has been a dental assistant since 2008. She started
with the Higginbotham Family Dental team in 2011, after getting married in August and
relocating to Jonesboro with her family. She has a wonderful husband,
Jon and a son, Gavin. They attend Jonesboro First Assembly
of God church. While originally from Hot Springs, Dana loves Northeast
Arkansas and will be happy to help you with any dental concerns.
Rachel Hughes
Registered Dental Assistant
Bio coming soon...
Michelle Schmidt
Registered Dental Hygienist
Michelle Schmidt has been with Higginbotham Family Dental since 2006. She obtained her under-graduate degree at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway, AR then continuing education at the University of Medical Sciences in Little Rock, AR where she received her BA in Dental Hygiene. Michelle is a full-time clinical hygienist with main interest in preventing and treating periodontal disease. She also oversees the ordering for the hygiene supplies for all offices. Michelle volunteers for the American Cancer Society and is the silent auction chairperson for the Relay for Life in Jonesboro. She is a member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church. She resides in Jonesboro with her husband Steve, and has 2 children, Blake and Andrea and grandaughter, Sadie.
Jessica Bruce
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica Bruce began her career as a hygienist in 2007 with Higginbotham Family Dental. She attended Arkansas State University where she danced on the ‘A-Team’ and received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Chemistry in 2005. She then moved to Kansas City and attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where she earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2007. She rotates throughout all five offices. Jessica is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, the Arkansas State Dental Hygienists’ Association, and is licensed to practice dental hygiene in Arkansas, Missouri and Tennessee. Jessica was the team captain for the 2010 Higginbotham Family Dental Relay for Life team with the American Cancer Society. Jessica and her dog Macy live in Paragould. She is a member of First United Methodist Church in Paragould. Please contact Jessica if you have any dental hygiene questions or concerns.
Lindsay Poe
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lindsey Poe started her career as a dental hygienist at Higginbotham Family Dental in June of 2011. She obtained her undergraduate degree at East Arkansas Community College in Forrest City, Arkansas before attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, where she received her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene in May of 2011. After graduating, Lindsey moved from Forrest City to Jonesboro and joined the Higginbotham family dental team. She rotates throughout all five offices and is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Arkansas State Dental Hygienists' Association. Lindsey wants to help everyone maintain a healthy mouth and a beautiful smile. If you have any dental hygiene questions or concerns please contact Lindsey, and she will be ready to answer them.
Ashlee Riley
Registered Dental Hygienist
Ashlee Riley attended Arkansas State University and majored in biology before attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in May 2008. After graduating, Ashlee moved back to Northeast Arkansas and joined the Higginbotham Family Dental Team. She rotates through all five offices and is licensed to practice dental hygiene in Arkansas and Tennessee. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Arkansas State Dental hygienists’ Association. Ashlee currently lives in Jonesboro and is a member of Walnut Street Baptist Church. If you have any dental concerns please email her. Ashlee is ready to answer any of your dental hygiene questions.
Raeann Carter
Registered Dental Hygienist
RaeAnn Carter started her career at Higginbotham Family Dental in August 2009. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from the University of Tennessee Health Sciences Center in Memphis. She is an active member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. RaeAnn is experienced in treating periodontal disease, teeth whitening and helping you maintain your overall oral health. She is a native of Batesville, AR, but now resides in Jonesboro, AR with her husband Jon. Her hobbies include spending time with her family, shopping and traveling. If you have any questions or concerns about your oral health please contact RaeAnn.
Madison Daniel
Registered Dental Hygienist
Madison was born and raised in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She attended the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville for three years prior to moving to Kansas City, Missouri. Madison attended the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where she received her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in May of 2011. She returned back to Jonesboro and joined Higginbotham Family Dental in June 2011. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienist’s Association, and she is a member of First Baptist Church in Jonesboro. Madison is eager to get to know you and discuss any oral health care concerns.
Jamie Pounders
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jamie Pounders graduated Arkansas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Biology in 2006 before attending the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences in Little Rock, Arkansas, where she received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in May 2009. After graduating, Jamie worked in Little Rock for two years before moving to Northeast Arkansas with her husband Philip. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association and the Arkansas State Dental Hygienists Association. Jamie and Philip currently live in Jonesboro and are a members of Central Baptist Church Journey Campus.
Dana Wiltfang
Registered Dental Hygienist
Dana has been in the dental profession for 27 years. She is a registered dental hygienist and has practiced for the past 15 years. She is a graduate from Fresno City College Dental Hygiene Department in Fresno, California. Dana is an active member with the American Dental Hygiene Association. She served 13 years on the advisory boards at Fresno City College and San Joaquin Valley College Dental Hygiene Departments. When moving here from Hanford, California, she joined Higginbotham Family Dental in September 2011. Her passion is dental hygiene, treating patients and educating patients in their dental concerns. Dana resides in Osceola, AR with her husband Jon and son Justin. She enjoys gardening, watching her son play sports and traveling to California to visit her two other sons Bryce, Blake and her family.