All our professionals at Prosper Dentistry & Orthodontics, PA maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.

 

 

 

Dr. Jeff Gilson

  • Graduated University of Texas Dental School, 1995
  • Member of Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honor Scholastic Fraternity
  • AEGD (Advanced Education in General Dentistry) Degree
  • Served in the United States military as a Naval Dental Officer for 3 ½ years
  • Extensive Continuing Education in Cosmetic Dentistry (tooth colored restorations – porcelain and tooth-colored fillings), Endodontics (root canals), Orthodontics (expanders and other growth modification appliances and traditional braces), sleep apnea and snoring, smile design for smile makeovers with veneers (porcelain restorations)
  • Member of AGD (Academy of General Dentistry), ADA (American Dental Association), DCDS (Dallas County Dental Society), TDA (Texas Dental Association), IAO (International Association of Orthodontics)


Ashlie Lauren Durham, RDA

  • I have worked for Dr. Gilson since 2004
  • Certified Dental Assistant trained in CPR, Radiology, Infection Control & Jurisprudence
  • Experience with general & orthodontic dentistry
  • I love to laugh, smile and make the patients do the same while a guest in our office
  • My husband, Dallas, and I enjoy living in Prosper with our son Jaxon and our two black labs, Precious and Minnie.
  • I enjoy going to church at St. Gabriel’s in McKinney and reading books when I have spare time
  • Constantly doing continuing education in dentistry to assure I provide excellent patient care


 



Dianna Garza, RDA

  • Born & raised in Plano, TX
  • Graduated the Expanded Dental Assistant Program at Dental Replacements Training Academy Nov. 2003
  • Started Dental Assisting Career with an externship in Oral Surgery Office & later joined a general dentist practice.
  • Received RDA certification in Feb 2005 which included exams in Radiology, Jurisprudence, and Infection Control, with annual Continuing Education requirements.
  • Certification in Nitrous Oxide Conscious Sedation Monitoring in Aug. 2004
  • In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my two cats, reading, traveling, and playing pool.
  • I enjoy serving patients and seeing their smiles and confidence change.

 

 

Lauren Klement, RDH

  • Born in Arlington, Texas, grew up in 4 different states but Texas is home!
  • Graduated from Texas Women’s University in 2005 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene
  • Graduated Magna Cum Laude
  • 4.0 Dental Hygiene Average
  • Member of Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society
  • Married Jeff Klement in Aug. 2007, we have a cat and live in Little Elm, Texas
  • I enjoy spending time with my family, traveling, decorating, & watching the Dallas Cowboys
  • I receive great satisfaction in providing the best care to my patients and seeing their attitude change when oral health is improved.

 

 



Karla Terrell, Office Manager

  • I take pleasure in bringing experience to Prosper Dentistry & Orthodontics, PA with over 23 years in the field of dentistry.
  • My joy and passion is facilitating optimum patient care and coordinating your visits in our office.
  • I take great care in researching dental insurance coverage for patients, educating patients of their insurance benefits, and communicating with your insurance to see you receive the benefits you deserve.
  • Provide financial options that are suitable and comfortable so that patients may have the dental health they wish and deserve.
  • In my time away from work, I enjoy working out, playing soccer, and training for races.
  • I am always smiling and laughing and try to have fun in everything I do.
  • I enjoy being with people, especially my husband, my pooch – Lanie, and now that my children are grown, I kind of like hanging out with them too!