Meet our team

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Dr. MeLinda A Garcia Read Bio

Dr. MeLinda Garcia is a Kansas City native and has been practicing family dentistry since 2006. She graduated from Notre Dame de Sion Lower, Middle and High School. She received her undergraduate degree from the University of San Diego with a Bachelors of Arts in biology with a minor in chemistry. Dr. Garcia received a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University School of Dentistry, Omaha, Nebraska. Away from the office, Dr. Garcia enjoys spending time with her family and frien...Read More

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Gretchen Rutledge: Hygienst Read Bio

Gretchen is a native of S.E. Kansas and has been practicing dental hygiene since 2006. She graduated from Wichita State University with a degree in Dental Hygiene and Liberal Arts, with an emphasis in sociology. Away from the office Gretchen enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her friends. Gretchen is currently learning how to golf. Gretchen is a huge animal lover and recently adopted a cat from KC Pet Project and named her Elsa. Gretchen is planning a mission trip to Guatemal...Read More

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Anna Williams: Office Manager Read Bio

Anna was born and raised in North Central Kansas and moved to Kansas City in 2000. Anna has been in the dental field since 2000 and has worked with Dr. Garcia since 2006. She is very excited to be a part of the new office in Leawood. Anna enjoys spending time with her two wonderful children, Reed and Mya. Together they enjoy watching KU sports, swimming, going to parks, and playing outdoors together. Her children are just getting old enough to play sports and enjoy staying active together...Read More

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Shari Williamson: Treatment Coordinator Read Bio

Shari is a native of S.W. Kansas and has lived in Kansas City since 2002. Shari has been in the dental field since 2000 and has worked with Dr. Garcia since 2011. She loves working in the dental field because there is nothing better than giving someone a smile. Shari has been married to her husband, Mark, since 2007. They have two children, Braden and Sydney. Her family enjoys going camping and hanging out on the lake. Away from the office Shari enjoys reading and singing karaoke.

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Danielle Blattner Registered Dental Hygienist Read Bio

Danielle was born and raised in a small town in Northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan. She relocated to the Kansas City area in 2016 and loves the Midwest! She is one of our hygienists and has been practicing since 2014. Danielle likes to stay current on dental hygiene techniques and is Diode Laser certified. When she is not in the office, Danielle leads an active lifestyle and enjoys being in the outdoors, doing CrossFit, and spending time with family. She enjoys getting to know our patients ...Read More

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At Dr. MeLinda A. Garcia we strive to provide our patients with the best and most complete dental care. Our doctors and staff frequently attend continuing education seminars to learn the latest dental techniques. Here are some of the services we provide, please click here.

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