Meet Your Dental Team Members

Sherri has been Dr. Van Slate’s Practice Manager of Operations since he started his practice in 1992. Because of her vast experience working for over 35 years in the dentistry, she has become well respected in the industry. Her dental expertise has enabled her to train many office managers in dental office procedures, communication skills and insurance protocols. For many years, Sherri has trained at the Las Vegas Institute for Dental Studies as well as many other leading practice management companies. Her talents are not only invaluable to our practice, but they are also appreciated and welcomed by our patients.

Sherri has many artistic talents as well. She enjoys her time making many innovative arts and crafts, including woodwork carvings. For over 12 years she was the lead vocalist in a local country and western band named Sherre Linn & Still Water Crossing. She also owned a thriving Karaoke business which was very popular in the Spring area. Sherri is married and has twin boys who are both currently serving in the military. Sherri often refers to them as my “heroes”!

Denise brings a wealth of knowledge and practice management skills to our team. She grew up in Houston and graduated from Southwest Texas State University in 1985 with a BA in Office Administration. She learned that she loved dentistry while working as a dental assistant in high school. After college, she started her career working in the IT field. She then transitioned into the medical field working as an office manager for a busy family practice, an Urgent Care facility and then a Plastic Surgeon. Denise is a highly motivated person who has proven to be the perfect complement to our practice.

Denise is married and has three beautiful and talented children who she enjoys spending her time with. Denise stays very involved with her church family and always enjoys remodeling projects around the house. Denise went to high school with Dr. Van Slate!

Being a registered dental assistant for over 25 years, Laura brings unmatched dental knowledge and expertise to our practice. She has always enjoyed the challenge of keeping current with her dental education and the personal satisfaction she gets from working with patients. She is always complimented for her calm and caring demeanor.

Laura grew up in Southwest Texas and moved to Houston with her family when she was in the second grade. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hiking and exercising.