For over 55 years, our practice has been providing high-quality dental care for patients in Wamego and its surrounding communities. Our patients love the family feel and personalized care they receive at our dental practice, and we consider them members of our dental family.
Our team members have been serving the Wamego community for many years, and we look forward to taking care of your family in the years to come. Keeping your teeth and gums clean and healthy is a passion of ours, and we are honored to be able to serve you.
You can get to know more about our team members here so you'll feel right at home when you arrive at our dental office. Feel free to ask us anything about our bios or the dental office. We love to keep our patients informed.
Dr. Paul Harris is originally from Pratt, KS. He grew up working on the family farm, where they grew dryland crops. He received his BS from Kansas State University and DDS from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Dr. Paul enjoys serving his patients with all aspects of dentistry with particular emphasis on cosmetic procedures. He brings family-oriented values to the dental office and seeks to invite all patients into the Wamego Dental Center family.
Outside the office, Dr. Paul enjoys trail and ultra-distance running, cycling, and hiking. He is married to Dr. Andrea Harris, and they have a young son named Peter, a daughter named Lucy, and their trusty dog Asher.
Dr. Andrea loves seeing patients of all ages, especially children since she is a mother herself. Both Drs. Paul and Andrea believe in building long-term relationships with their patients to provide them with the best service and most comprehensive dental care possible. By taking the time to get to know each patient, they are better able to understand their concerns and goals for not only their oral health but also their overall health and well-being.
When she's not taking care of patients, Dr. Andrea enjoys family walks with her husband, their son Peter, their daughter Lucy, and their dog Asher. She also stays active swimming and loves trying new recipes.
Dr. Kim believes the foundation of a patient-doctor relationship depends on honesty and commitment to quality. She strives to treat every patient as family and to deliver personalized care with every patient interaction.
She has been with us since 2014 andloves interacting with new people. She is committed to helping patients achieve optimumoral health. She is proud to be able to provide dental care to her hometown community.
Kelda is originally from Warrensburg, MO, and she received her training from Kansas State University and UMKC School of Dentistry. She has been with the practice for seven years, and she loves getting to know each patient and building relationships with them.
Tamra earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. (BSDH) from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2002. She has been with us for one memorableyear; she started filling in and temping for the past two years. Tamra enjoys providing comprehensive dental care that goes beyond cleanings and loves interacting with the great patients in our practice. They are truly the best!
Jessica was raised on a family farm around the Frankfort area. She graduated from Northcentral Technical College in 2007. She holds certifications for Nitrous Oxide Sedation, Local Anesthesia and BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR & AED.
Jessica is committed to providing patients with exceptional comprehensive dental care through compassion and communication. She appreciates having the opportunity to develop lasting relationships built on a foundation of trust and rapport.
Jessica lives on a rural family farm around the Havensville area with her incredibly supportive husband Marty. She is thankful for her two wonderful children Elli Jo and Aiden. Outside the office, she enjoys spending her time outdoors fishing, camping and traveling.
Jeannette is originally from Frankfort, and she studied at Kansas City College of Medical and Dental Assistants. Jeannette is a familiar face for our patients as she's been with the practice for 26 years. Her passion is educating her patients about their oral health and helping patients overcome theirs fears about dentistry.
Originally from Marceline, MO, Dena has been a dental assistant for 39 years. She enjoys getting to know her patients and building relationships, and she greets each patient with a warm and welcoming smile so they feel comfortable and at ease during dental procedures.
Marissa graduated from theManhattan Area Technical College and has been with us for four months. She loves many things about her job, especiallymeeting new people and getting to know them. Marissa thrives at establishing relationships and making personal connections with our patients. She also loves the variety of each day and learning new things along the way.
Outside of work, shelikes to go disc golfing with her husband Luke and spending time outdoors. Marissa likes to hang around with her family and their fluffy cat Lenny. She also enjoys traveling to Colorado and finding new places to explore.
Chelsea grew up on a farm in central Kansas and moved to Manhattan 13 years ago to attend Kansas State University. She graduated with a Bachelors degree in Kinesiology but after a few years she realized that she wanted to pursue a career in Health Information Management (HIM). She graduated with an Associates Degree in HIM from Hutchinson Community College. This has allowed her to experience different health entities and how she ended up in dentistry.
We always feel that our care and best interests are taken care of. The staff are not only friendly and helpful but also most professional and knowledgeable. We thank you for the respect that you show us when we come in for our visits.