Dr. Jacob McLauchlin, DDSwas born and raised in Nixa where he graduated from Nixa High School. He earned his bachelors degree at Drury University, then went on to graduate from University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry with endodontic (root canal) honors. Dr. McLauchlin served as the founding vice president of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) at UMKC. He is proud to be rooted in the community he was raised in and is excited about serving the great people of the Ozarks.
Dr. McLauchlin is married to his high school sweetheartJanae, and they make a great team at Mac Dental! They live in Nixa and have four beautiful children, Mac, Miller, Boone, and Bayler. They are actively involved and serve at James River Church. They are family oriented and are always looking forward to fun adventures whether in their backyard or on the road. Dr. McLauchlins hobbies include just about anything outdoors, including sports and especially golf! Dr. McLauchlin and Janae love giving back and pouring into the Mac Dental team, their family, and friends! They are honored to apply their family focused mindset to Mac Dental and provide you and your family with full service, comprehensive dental care!
Dr. Tyler Bare DDS was raised in Lebanon, Missouri. There he graduated from Lebanon High School and moved to Kansas City to earn his bachelors degree in Chemistry. Later, Dr. Bare graduated from UMKC School of Dentistrywith Latin honors. Dr. Bare was also enrolled in the Oral Surgery honors program. Dr. Bare loves to spend time with his girlfriend Rachael and their golden retriever, Shep. Dr. Bare likes all aspects of dentistry but he especially enjoys making lasting relationships with patients. He is very excited to be back in the Ozarks to treat such a wonderful community.
Jaderesides in Nixa with her husband and college sweet heart Jonathan. She attended college at Missouri State and then Southwest Baptist University and competed on both cross country and track teams on a scholarship! She graduated with a degree in Organizational and Strategic Communications at SBU in the spring of 2019 and joined the Mac Dental team shortly afterwards. Jade enjoys being crafty, spending time with her husband, family and friends, traveling, and watching The Office.
Barbwas born in KY and raised mostly in VA. She spent 18 years in Northern AZ raising her family with her husband Kenny before moving to Missouri. She has been married to her husband Kenny for 25 years and has 2 children and 3 grandchildren. Barb loves the outdoors, camping, spending time with friends, family and her pups Jethro & Ellie Mae. She is the mother hen of the office and makes sure that everybody is taken care of whether at work or not! She gives the best compliments and makes sure everybody takes care of themselves throughout the day! She has over 20 years of experience in the dental field and enjoys connecting with and helping our patients.
Brandiwas raised in Monett, MO and now resides in Rogersville with her husband Tyler and her step-son. For fun, Brandi loves going to the gym, jamming out with friends at concerts, traveling, or doing anything outside with Tyler and her dogs Harlow and Stella. Brandi is always up for a challenge (work related or not) and you can over hear her and Dr. McLauchlin placing bets about each others athletic abilities. Shes a great team player and sees the potential in others. Brandis smile is the first thing you see when you walk through the doors and she has built friendships with our patients throughout the years. Brandi has played several major roles in the office since 2016 and she now acts as the Scheduling/Treatment Coordinator.
Robin lives in Ozark and works part time at Mac Dental. She attended Dental Assistant school after high school and has been the dental field for over 30 years now. One of her favorite aspects about dentistry is seeing people get a better smile and watching how big of a difference it makes in their life! She is a great baker and brings the best treats to the office. Because she works one day a week at Mac Dental, we have deemed those days as Robin Day! In her free time, Robin loves hanging out with her family, (especially her five grandchildren) and is thankful to live close to them. She enjoys the outdoors, swimming, and going on relaxing drives on a Harley with her Tom. She loves the Lord and always says that she has so many blessings to be thankful for.
Brittneywas born and Lebanon and moved to Nixa in 2012. She married her husband, Eric, in 2013 and has a little boy named Conor. Her family enjoys being outdoors and spending time with their friends. Brittneys family is all about the Jeep life and they love to take their Jeep rock crawling! They are a part of multiple Jeep clubs in the area and Brittney is currently President of Crawl the Ozarks Club a non-profit organization that hosts a yearly event raising money for K9s for camo which provides veterans with a service dog. Brittney comes up with the most creative ideas and gives the best local recommendations for where to eat!
Stacigrew up in Jefferson City and now resides in Ozark with her family. She completed dental assisting school in 1997 and has been in the field ever since loving it just as much as the day she started. Her hobbies include fishing and hunting, being on the lake with her husband and daughter whether they are fishing, tubing or just cruising. She also enjoys spending time with her dad and brother, especially when they drag race their Mustang. When its cold out, she loves to snuggle up inside by the fireplace with a good book. She keeps our office fun by pulling pranks, telling hilarious stories, and going the extra mile to help anyone that needs it! Staci is reliable and loyal and remembers the smallest details which makes her a friend to all.
Torigrew up in Ozark and now lives on a little farm in Sparta with her husband, Garret, their 3 little boys, and soon to be little girl. She is a great story teller and a joy to have in the office with her bubbly, kind, and charismatic personality. Tori is the hostest with the mostest and enjoys inviting friends and family to her farm. She even hosted her sister-in-laws wedding! Tori is a practical pinterester and has done some amazing home renovations with her husband! She has a wonderful skill of being able to tell when somebody needs encouragement and being able to see the positive in any situation. When she is not at work her hobbies include hiking, kayaking, and spending time with family.
Bethany was born and raised in Loveland, CO and moved to Republic in 2009 after marrying her sweetheart Chris.She was a dental assistant for 7 years and was the first team member ever hired at Mac Dental! She decided to go back to school for Dental Hygiene in 2016 and after graduating, Bethany came back but with a different role in 2019. Bethany is thrilled to be back at Mac Dental with her patients, the office, this time with a different role. We like to refer her as the OG Mac Dental team member. In her free time, she loves to hike, bike, lift weights and read. She loves being outdoors and in nature as much as possible, especially in the Colorado area. Her goal is to one day visit all of the National Parks in the United States.
Trish grew up in Aurora, MO and moved to the area in 1999. She attended OTC for both her certificate in Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene. Trish has been in dentistry for 25 years and has spent the last 18 as a Hygienist. She was able to provide irreplaceable insight to the dental industry when she joined our team! When she is not at work, Trish enjoys anything that allows her to be outdoors. She enjoys working out, running, traveling, lake days, kayaking, and gardening. Above all, she enjoys spending time with her two children, family, friends, and her Dog Dexter. Trish is a mentor, a proud mother, and cares about her patients and fellow team members.
Maria was born and raised in Washington State and now lives in Ozark. She enjoys cooking, working out, hiking, and anything outdoors! Maria graduated Dental Hygiene in 2020 at Ozarks Technical Community College and has been practicing ever since. She is married to her best friend Stan, and they love to travel the world together. In fact, they have traveled to 10 countries together!
Riley was born and raised in Nixa and graduated from Ozarks Technical Community College with an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Assisting and a Certificate in Bioclinical Science in Fall 2021. One of her favorite things about dentistry is helping patients become more confident in their smiles, just like dental assistants have helped her! She enjoys volunteering at her church, shopping, hanging out with her family, watching Disney and Hallmark movies, and is always up for a trip to Chick-fil-A! She has two dogs, a beagle named Buster, and a dachshund named Winnie, both of which love to play and take naps.