Dr. Leonard Miller started his dental practice in Grove in 1969. He bought a trailer and placed it on the local hospitals property, which is now where Harps grocery is located. Then in 1972, he bought the property on the outskirts of town, at 2209 S. Main Street and was correct in thinking that the town would grow in that direction. In 1973, he began the construction of his new 1,300 sq. foot contemporary office and began pursuing his interest in Japanese gardening and architecture. He added a pagoda style roof designed Satsuki Gardens behind the dental office including a koi fish pond. This quickly became a beautiful destination for visitors to Grove and the picture-perfect backdrop for weddings, events, and photography.

In 1989, Dr. Rick Miller joined his fathers dental practice and they worked together until Dr. Leonards retirement in 1998. To this day, Dr. Leonard Miller still maintains the iconic gardens of Grove Dental Associates. During that timeframe, Drs. Stan and Audrey Crawford had also opened a dental practice in Grove. After much prayer and planning, the Millers and Crawfords decided to merge practices in 1996, add on to the facility at 2209 S. Main, and form what is now known as Grove Dental Associates. The doctors formed a dental practice that was unlike any others in the area. Each of them excelled in different areas of dentistry and with the booming technology, they offered patients comprehensive care that would grow their practice significantly. Twenty years later, the reputation and customer care of Grove Dental Associates has spread and made it, the premier choice for dental care. Finally, the decision was made that a new facility was needed to allow for the growth of the practice, as well as the addition of Dr. Raegan Vaughan. In 2016, the four doctors began the design of the new facility located at 57 Heffelman Drive.

In 2018, the team of Grove Dental Associates opened a modern 10,000 square foot Wellness Facility, featuring beautiful garden and koi pond views from every operatory, a childrens play area, tech bar, handicap access and the best dental technology available. Every aspect and detail was designed with the patient in mind! Our desire was to build a place or facility that would reflect the quality of care we desire for our patients where wellness is of the utmost importance.Thus, from its humble beginnings, Grove Dental Associates now looks forward to serving the Grand Lake surrounding area for many years to come. The team is made up of over 30 employees (many of which are second generation employees). Their peaceful atmosphere, modern technology, excellent customer service and multi-disciplinary dentistry has become their staple that only continues to serve the Grand Lake area!

Dr. Stan Crawford is an Oklahoma Native. After a short career in accounting, he graduated from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry in 1992. It was there that he met the love of his life, Dr. Audrey Crawford. The two started a dental practice in Grove, OK in 1993 before merging their practice with Drs Rick and Leonard Miller in 1996.Dr. Stan has focused his continuing education on cosmetic and implant dentistry and has been placing implants for over 20 years. He enjoys integrating new technology into his practice to deliver the finest dental experience and results available to his patients. He especially enjoys guided implant surgery to place implants with a high level of confidence and precision. He also provides Botox and treatment for snoring and sleep disorders. Dr. Stan recently finished his third 3-year term on the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry where he served as First Vice President. He is an examiner for the Western Regional Exam Board, which gives licensure exams to graduating dentists across the country. Dr. Stan has also served on the Board of Directors for Bank of Grove for the past 10 years. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Oklahoma Dental Association, Pierre Fauchard Academy and Spear Education Faculty Club.Drs Stan and Audrey have served their community and the nations throughout the years through dental mission work. They have 6 children and 6 grandchildren. Dr. Stan enjoys traveling with his family as well as hunting and fishing.

Dr. Audrey Crawford knew she wanted to be a dentist at a very young age. In fact, she was so focused on that goal that she became one of the youngest graduates ever from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry at the age of 24. After graduating from dental school in 1992, Audrey spent a year in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program that included training at Oklahoma Memorial Hospital and Childrens Hospital in Oklahoma City. She then married her husband, Dr. Stan Crawford and the two have practiced dentistry in Grove alongside each other since 1993. Dr. Audrey is passionate about the well-being of her patients and teaches that oral health is the gateway to overall health. She has extensive education in nutrition and sleep-disordered breathing and desires to help her patients make healthy lifestyle choices. Through serving her patients both young and old, Dr. Audrey truly acts as her patients teammate and advocate for dental health, emotional well-being, physical stability, and longevity.Dr. Audrey is well known in the Grove community for her compassion and care for her pediatric patients. She loves seeing children of all ages and helping them conquer their apprehension and fear of dentistry. Dr. Audrey also has extensive training in the use of lasers in dentistry and is the only dentist in the area certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry to perform LANAP, a ground-breaking laser treatment for gum disease.Dr. Audrey has always been very involved in our community and is currently serving on the Grove Public Schools Board of Education. She is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. She was recently honored by the Oklahoma Dental Association for community service.In her spare time, Dr. Audrey enjoys spending time with her family, including her six children and two grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. One of her many personal goals is to write and publish a book.

Dr. Vaughan was born and raised in Altus, Oklahoma. After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, he worked for one year in the oil and gas industry. Knowing his true passion was in dentistry, he chose to return to school and attend the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry where he graduated with distinction in 2016. Shortly after graduation, Dr. Raegan joined Grove Dental Associates. He enjoys developing personal relationships with his patients while restoring their mouths to health. He says I am privileged to be a part of this profession and work with such a great team and group of doctors. My favorite part of dentistry is when I am able to help a patient discover the road to wellness. It is enjoyable seeing people make decisions that benefit their well-being and quality of life. The path is different for every individual because everyone presents with his or her own personal needs and expectations. I love that I can use my artistic and problem-solving skills to help patients meet their goals. It is such a rewarding feeling when a mouth is restored to health and someone is able to take ownership and pride in their teeth. Dr. Raegan is a member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has expanded on his dental education by attending courses at Spear Education, Sirona World, and the Oklahoma Dental Associations Annual Meeting. He also stays up to date on current issues in dentistry via the Journal of the American Dental Association and other peer-reviewed publications.On a personal note, Raegan and his wife Sara, who serves the Grove community as a Physician Assistant, celebrated the birth of their first child, Claire, in 2018. Raegan enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, and is a big fan of OSU Athletics. He attends the First United Methodist Church of Grove and is a member of the Grove Rotary Club, through which he enjoys volunteering his time and participating in events that benefit the community.

Dr. Rick Miller grew up in Grove, attended Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, and the Oklahoma University College of Dentistry in Oklahoma City for his dental education. After completing his General Practice Residency at the V.A. Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, he and his wife Juli moved to Grove in 1989 to begin his practice with his father Dr. Leonard Miller. After nearly 30 years of working together, Dr. Rick and Juli now enjoy having their two daughters back in Grove with their families. Chelsea is married to Jake Perryman who also works in the office, and Madison is an elementary teacher for Grove Public Schools. However, life is all about the grandkids: Kate, Anna, and Crew!

When Dr. Rick is not in the office, he is volunteering at his church and attends OU football games with his family. He loves to play golf and has been a runner since college. Dr. Rick has had a terrific career in hydroplane boat racing since he was 14 years old. He has won numerous National Championships and High Point Championships and has been inducted into the AOF (American Outboard Federation) Hall of Fame in 2000 and was inducted into the APBA (American Powerboat Association) Hall of Champions in 2021 for the sixth time.

Dr. Audrey Crawford knew she wanted to be a dentist at a very young age. In fact, she was so focused on that goal that she became one of the youngest graduates ever from the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry at the age of 24. After graduating from dental school in 1992, Audrey spent a year in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency Program that included training at Oklahoma Memorial Hospital and Childrens Hospital in Oklahoma City. She then married her husband, Dr. Stan Crawford and the two have practiced dentistry in Grove alongside each other since 1993. Dr. Audrey is passionate about the well-being of her patients and teaches that oral health is the gateway to overall health. She has extensive education in nutrition and sleep-disordered breathing and desires to help her patients make healthy lifestyle choices. Through serving her patients both young and old, Dr. Audrey truly acts as her patients teammate and advocate for dental health, emotional wellbeing, physical stability, and longevity.Dr. Audrey is well known in the Grove community for her compassion and care for her pediatric patients. She loves seeing children of all ages and helping them conquer their apprehension and fear of dentistry. Dr. Audrey also has extensive training in the use of lasers in dentistry and is the only dentist in the area certified by the Institute for Advanced Laser Dentistry to perform LANAP, ground-breaking laser treatment for gum disease. Dr. Audrey has always been very involved in our community and served a full term on the Grove Public Schools Board of Education. She is also a sitting member of the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry. She was recently honored by the Oklahoma Dental Association for community service.In her spare time, Dr. Audrey enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren. She also enjoys traveling and exploring new destinations. One of her many personal goals is to write and publish a book.

Dr. Vaughan was born and raised in Altus, Oklahoma. After graduating from Oklahoma State University with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, he worked for one year in the oil and gas industry. Knowing his true passion was in dentistry, he chose to return to school and attend the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry where he graduated with distinction in 2016. Shortly after graduation, Dr. Raegan joined Grove Dental Associates. He enjoys developing personal relationships with his patients while restoring their mouths to health. He says I am privileged to be a part of this profession and work with such a great team and group of doctors. My favorite part of dentistry is when I am able to help a patient discover the road to wellness. It is enjoyable seeing people make decisions that benefit their well-being and quality of life. The path is different for every individual because everyone presents with his or her own personal needs and expectations. I love that I can use my artistic and problem-solving skills to help patients meet their goals. It is such a rewarding feeling when a mouth is restored to health and someone is able to take ownership and pride in their teeth. Dr. Raegan is a member of the Oklahoma Dental Association, the American Dental Association, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He has expanded on his dental education by attending courses at Spear Education, Sirona World, and the Oklahoma Dental Associations Annual Meeting. He also stays up to date on current issues in dentistry via the Journal of the American Dental Association and other peer-reviewed publications. On a personal note, Raegan and his wife Sara, who serves the Grove community as a Physician Assistant, celebrated the birth of their first child, Claire, in 2018. Raegan enjoys fishing, hunting, golfing, and is a big fan of OSU Athletics. He attends the First United Methodist Church of Grove and is a member of the Grove Rotary Club, through which he enjoys volunteering his time and participating in events that benefit the community.Dr. Raegan and wife Sara will have 2 kids total, come August. Claire is the oldest and they are expecting a little boy.

Jamie does it all when it comes to keeping Grove Dental operating, marketable, and personal. Jamie has been acting as the office manager since 2008, and was recognized in 2016 as the Dental Practice Administrator of the Year. Jamie reminds the staff that theimpact of whatthey do on a daily basis superficially rests on the dental treatment itself, but ultimately, success is dependent on the relationships developed with patientsand the personalization each action should have. As the core of his life, Jamie loves spending time with his wife Jenean and their children and grandchildren.He stays very active in the community, church, biking and outdoor activities. Jamieis giftedin serving others and is a great support tohis Grove Dental family.

Lorrie has been working as Grove Dentals insurance coordinator since 1995. Lorrie loves spending time with her GDA family and getting to know each patient. She says that the trick in the insurance world is to have a lot of patience. When away from the office, Lorrie loves to spend time as Mimi, to her grandchildren. Thus, Lorrie never gets tired of seeing a beautiful GDA and healthy smile!

Ashley is an insurance coordinatorand recently has been digging her heels into the world of medical billing, with Grove Dentals new sleep disorder studies and treatments. While she wasnt looking to get into the dental world, she fell in love with the industry and hasnt looked back. Ashley strives to treat each patient as if he or she was her own family member. I know we offer the best, and I fully believe every patient deserves the best.

Rhonda and her family have been long-term residents of the Grove area and faithful patients at GDA. As a patient, Rhonda identified the high standard of care GDA provided. When she joined the team, her meek and mild personality did not keep her from presenting patients with that same standard and relational aspect, expected of GDA team members. Coworkers deemed her a calming force. Rhonda enjoys time with her husband Mason and daughter Josie on their family farm. Fun fact: Rhondas brother owns a popular food truck in the area called Ginger Jakes!

Cassie is a treatment coordinator for Dr. Stan Crawford. She enjoys making it financially possible to give our patients a beautiful smile. She lives in Miami, OK, with her two children and husband. Cassies hobbies include spending time with her family and traveling with a frequent beach destination!

As a native to Grove, Janae is a familiar face to many. Janae embraced a career change to the dental industry in February of 2021, but has worked in some aspect of the medical field for many years. Her interest in dentistry began as a child, watching the dental procedures in the reflection of her dentists glasses. Now, she enjoys working with families and helping kids have fun at the dentist! Janae and her husband Jeremy are recent empty-nesters, but love spending time with their adult children, Jordan and Jewellia.

Jessica joined Grove Dental during northeast Oklahomas snowpocalypse in February 2021, which was brave since it was one of three times that GDA has closed due to weather! Her professional background includes experience with medical billing and practice management, so she is a great asset to the front desk team! She enjoys seeing how dental health can change ones life and tells her patients to expect great things! It brings her joy when a patient begins to smile again after having dental work completed. Outside of work, Jessica spends her time with her husband Brandon and then seven children enjoying the lake, sports, and church activities.

Jake carries many responsibilities at Grove Dental. Since 2012, he has been a lab technician, facility manager, electrician, plumber, and aquatics manager for GDA. Jake is a father of two girls and graduated from NSU with a degree in business administration. Fun fact: Jake was born with 6 EXTRA teeth!

Heidi has worked as a Dental Hygienist for Grove Dental since2009, but she also coordinates the scheduling for the hygiene team. She loves to hear her patients stories, and particularly enjoys getting to know elderly patients, and making them feel loved in a season where they might not get to have as many friends or interactions. She also loves the challenge of transforming very fearful and phobic patients to GDA rock-stars. I love making them part of the family. Building trust is a challenge, but it is the most rewarding part of the job. Instead of a patient-provider relationship, it becomes a partnership and friendship.

Melissa Brown is an MSSU grad and has been a dental hygienist at Grove Dental since 1992. She moved to northeast Oklahoma after marrying a Grove native, and has 3 children. She is committed to getting to know each patient individually to provide care specific to them. It is a joy to live in work in this community, my job allows me to serve and give back others.

Stacy Rose is a native to Grove and has been a dental hygienist at Grove Dental Associates since 2008. Stacy excels in efficiency and organizationand has thus been forever nominated as the hygiene departments leader. She is the person on the team that can get it done, and simultaneously offer her patients top quality and skilled dental care. A fun fact about Stacy is that she married her high school sweetheart and both are impressive roller-skaters!

Jesse is a dental hygienist and graduated from NEO and MSSU. Married to her high school sweetheart, Jesse and her husband have two lab furbabies, named Bear and Duke. Her favorite part of each day is the staffs morning huddle, when the team takes time to pray for the patients and for the days opportunities to serve each person in the building. Jesse loves forming relationships and partnering with her patients toward lifelong health and dental wellness.

Felicia started at Grove Dental Associates as a patient but knew from an early age that she wanted to be the first person in her family to graduate college, and that she wanted a career in dentistry. In 2018, Felicia graduated from MSSU with her Bachelors degree in General Studies and an Associate degree in Dental Hygiene. I wanted to help people have a smile they are proud of, by providing easy to understand education. I love learning about my patients and getting to be a small part of their lives.

With a Bachelors in health sciences, Amanda Davis has been a dental hygienist for GDA since 2008. Amanda loves getting to know patients and is up for the challenges dentistry offers. She enjoys being out on the lake and says her favorite part of her job is watching patients gain confidence and no longer being embarrassed by their smile.

Bailee is a dental hygienist and also fills in as adental assistant. Born and raised in Grove, she received her associates from NEO and her Bachelors of Health Sciences from MSSU. Bailees favorite part of the job is seeing a patients transformation. Whether its from a disease state to a state of health or for cosmetic/functional reasons, I love seeing people in good health, happy, and confident after treatment.

Erin Brown originally began her career as a dental assistant doing mission trips with Dr. Stan and Audrey Crawford. Her steady mind and hand keeps her doctors on schedule and performing dentistry at their best level. Erin has 3 children and loves to spend time outdoors, drawing, and painting. Her favorite part of her job is getting to meet new people and being a part of an amazing team.

Chelesa brings over 20 years of experience to the team of dental assistants at GDA. She is hard-working, high energy, steady-minded, and a true believer in the direct connection of dental health to overall wellness. Chelesa had first-hand experience in seeing how routine dental care leads to a happier and healthier life, via her grandmothers tutelage. This is why Chelesa chose to pursue a career in dentistry and has worked clinically and clerically in the dental office, making her an excellent advocate for her patients. If she could offer any advice, she would encourage patients to relax and trust that were going to take really good care of you. Chelesa has three adult children and spends her extra time as a fitness instructor, hiking, kayaking, or working out.

Mary was recruited to join the team by her sister Rachel. Mary started as an assistant in sterilization which keeps the clinical staff safely equipped and on time! However, she excels at everything she does and also assists the doctors chairside. Mary was excited to work at GDA because of her good experiences as a patient, and wanted to help behind the scenes, in order for other patients to have the same experience. Mary works methodically and fast-paced, but truly shineswhen taking care of our littlestpatients. I know that my job helps lighten the load of my amazing coworkers. Mary also enjoys baking, good sarcastic commentary, and quality time with her friends (not necessarily in that order).

Erin has been a dental assistant at Grove Dental since 2010. Her hobbies outside of work include music and martial arts. Erin pursued a dental career because of her moms passion as a dental hygienist. Erins favorite part of the job is helping a patient build confidence through restoring beauty and health in their smile.Erins steady mind and creativity gives her the advantage with challenging cases and providing patients with a comfortable experience.

Tara has been a Certified Registered Dental Assistant since 2012. She joined the GDA team in early 2018 and was a natural fit with her attention to detail, tenderheartedness, and fun personality. Tara thrives in the dental field because she is able to balance the relational aspect of treatment with clinical excellence. She is a woman of many talents: she is a mother of five, she loves to sing, do yoga, and entertain her grandchildren. Fun Fact: she used to audition for movies and at one time competed with Reese Witherspoon for a movie roll.

Rachel moved to the Grove area to join Grove Dental Associates in July 2020 after beginning her career in dentistry in 2017. She loves that dentistry is never boring since every tooth, every procedure, and obviously, every person is different! The care is customized to the person! Making a difference in someones confidence and life is her motivation, and what she experienced as an orthodontic patient at GDA. Rachel is known around the office to be a good listener, encouraging, funny, and a buddy, to all! She also enjoys hunting, working with her horses, lake activities, and playing with her golden retriever Rosie!

Cortney joined the GDA team in the Spring of 2019 as a dental assistant. With her outgoing personality, she jumps right in and is quick to help find resolutions. Working with her patients to establish their new normal of health, she is a fixer, and loves being involved in transformative dentistry. Cortney grew up in the area, married her high school sweetheart Cecil, and enjoys getting to see lots of familiar faces in the patient chair. Outside the office, she has always loved sports (played college softball), riding horses, hunting, and anything outdoors.

Alisha wears many different hats, at Grove Dental and has multi-tasking super powers! She has always been interested in dentistry and joined the team in 2019. She works as a dental assistant, support to the hygiene department and sterilization area, and helps at the front desk! She enjoys the transformative process in dentistry as patients develop their confidence and health simultaneously. Alisha loves spending time on Grand Lake and at her familys ranch. Other fun facts about Alisha include that she is the only natural red-head on staff, she is known as A-BO to the GDA team, and she has dual citizenship in Canada and the U.S.A.

Holly Tullis has been a DANB certified dental assistant since 1993. Holly became interested in dentistry after being an American Red Cross Volunteer at a Naval Dental Hospital in Spain. Attending middle school in Iceland and high school in Spain, she landed in Grove after marrying a cowboy from Welch. Holly enjoys hunting, ranching and snorkeling, and is also a movie enthusiast. Holly is known as one of the most organized and methodical GDA employees; she works to perfection and truly gives her patients the top-quality dental treatment and care possible.