Dr. Emily Cortes, a native of Kansas, attended college at Kansas State University. She then entered the dental field earning her dental hygiene degree from Johnson County Community College. Immediately following the dental hygiene program, she continued her education earning her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry. Dr. Emily spent 9 years treating high risk children in the Pacific NW. Following her passion for treating kids, she applied and was accepted into a Pediatric Dental Residency program at the University of Minnesota.
Having been away from Kansas City for many years, Emily, her husband and daughter returned to the area to settle down and to be near family. In her free time, she enjoys running, spending time with her family, and cooking. In addition, Dr. Emily volunteers as a mentor with College of Diplomates of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Emilyis a Diplomate, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association and the Fifth District Dental Society.
Some members of our staff have worked at the office since opening our doors in 2016. As the practice has grown, we have welcomed more staff to the practice. All of us, at Prairie Pediatric Dentistry, are committed to putting your child’s needs first to achieve the highest level of care
Tawnya was raised in Emporia, Kansas, and, since 1993, has called Olathe home. In 1989, she began her dental career as a dental assistant. Tawnya joined the Prairie Pediatric Dentistry team as the second employee in 2016. She loves meeting new families and continuing to grow relationships with established patients and their families. Tawnya has been married for thirty years and she is the proud mother of four children and two grandchildren. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, crafting and spending time with her family.
Lindsay was born and raised in Leavenworth, Kansas. She studied dental assisting at High Tech Institute in Kansas City, Missouri, and has spent the last twelve years in pediatric dentistry. Lindsay has fallen in love with pediatric dentistry because she loves the challenge of gaining the trust of the kids. She enjoys getting to know each of our families and kids, along with watching them grow up. Lindsay keeps busy with her two teenage kids and watching KU basketball and the Chiefs.
Bianca was raised in Lexington, Nebraska, and moved to the Kansas City area in 2005. She has been a pediatric dental assistant for four years. She loves that every day at work brings new experiences. Bianca sees children as fountains of joy and she can never get enough of their lovely personalities. In her free time, Bianca enjoys spending time with her family and friends, traveling and being outdoors. Bianca is bilingual in English and Spanish.
