Meet the Mason Dental Team
SHAWNA grew up in Flower Mound, Texas, where she attended Marcus High School.
She attended TCJC and has won an award for Excellence in Leadership.
She began working in dentistry in 2008 hoping to improve her own family’s dental health and was eager to learn how to help others in the same way.
Shawna is happily married, has three sons and three godsons.
She loves to travel, play games, go to baseball games and anything else that equals family time.
DAWN grew up in Ft. Worth, Texas, and attended TCJC.
She began dentistry in high school working the front office for Burgess & Mason DDS until she became a hygienist in 1997.
She enjoys serving at her church, the outdoors, camping and all things family.
Making a connection and establishing real relationships with her patients is what drew her to becoming a hygienist.
CARI grew up in Pottsboro, Texas, and received her RDA from Grayson College in 2010.
She enjoys traveling, camping, rafting and zip lining with her family.
She considers it a blessing to work at Mason Dental because everyone works hard and has fun doing it.
MELANIE grew up in Keller, Texas, and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene from Texas A&M College of Dentistry.
She won second place in the annual TDHA research poster competition and earned the Outstanding Achievement in Research award. Her research was published in peer reviewed journals.
She enjoys an active lifestyle with her family. Hiking, traveling, scuba diving and going to the gym are some of her favorite activities, and she is an unashamed Taylor Swift fan!
Melanie loves making patients feel comfortable coming to the dentist.
MARIA moved to Texas in 1998 and graduated from Lewisville High School. She decided to join the Dental field and started out as a Dental Assistant. When asked to help patients with their dental insurance she was excited to help because she loves numbers. Maria has managed dental practices and enjoys helping patients improve their smile. Maria lives in the area and loves spending time with her husband, three kids, and the family dog.
SONIA grew up in Lewisville, Texas and started dentistry in 2013.
She is married with two kids.
She enjoys family time, church and weekend cookouts.
Sonia has the goal of real relationship with her patients and knows that means more than just knowledge of their teeth.
ANGIE grew up in Arkansas before attending the University of Tennessee. She received her degree in Allied Health Science.
She was drawn to become a hygienist when she worked part time for a dentist in high school and loved it.
Angie has a son and a daughter and enjoys reading, cooking and being outdoors.
She loves helping her patients achieve total health and overcoming their fears of dentistry.
CHANDRA | While born and raised in Ohio, Chandra has been happy to claim Texas as her home since 2014.
She has been a dental assistant since 2008 and loves helping her patients overcome their fears as they achieve their dental goals.
In her spare time, Chandra enjoys time with family and friends, reading, cooking, dancing and laughing every chance she gets.
CASSIE grew up in Pottsboro, Texas. She received her Associates of Applied Science degree in Dental Assisting from Grayson College, May 2020.
She enjoys spending family time on the lake fishing and hunting. She also enjoys trying new recipes and trying new restaurants.
She enjoys seeing patients gain confidence through improving their smiles and oral health.
MERIAH grew up in Grand Prairie, Texas and gained her RDA in 2012.
Since then, Meriah has devoted her professional career to dentistry. She has always enjoyed taking care of patients and working in the dental field.
When she isn’t taking care of patients, she loves to be outside. Her hobbies include hunting, fishing, and spending time with family. She also loves to work out and spend time being active.
Her favorite part about dentistry is giving people their confidence back. She is extremely passionate about helping people realize how important sleep is to their overall health and why dentistry is such a critical component. She loves helping patients understand that our teeth, jaw, and oral health affect our entire body’s wellness.
MITCH Mason was born and raised in Grapevine, Texas. He earned his a degree in Communication and Business from Texas A&M University in 2019, as well as a Master’s in Sports Management in 2021 from Dallas Baptist University.
Mitch has spent almost a decade broadcasting high school and collegiate sports, including two years doing radio for his hometown Grapevine Mustangs.
He is passionate about making patients feel comfortable and at ease, even before they walk through the door for their appointment. It’s his goal to make everyone feel like they belong at our family practice.
Mitch has a wonderful fiancé and loves spending time with her, cooking, going to sporting events, and playing golf in his spare time.
EMILY is a North Texas native. She grew up in North Richland Hills and graduated from Richland High School.
Her career in dentistry began after seeing her aunt enjoy her own career as a hygienist. From an early age, she encouraged Emily to get started in the industry.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and wonderful daughter. Specifically, they love to travel together. Out of all the places to travel, Emily and her family specifically enjoy traveling to national parks.
She loves seeing the patients’ joy when they finally feel happy with their smiles, and she is proud to help every single one of them feel confident about financially prioritizing their oral health.
LAYNE was born and raised in Keller, Texas.
Her interest in dentistry began from personal experience in the chair. She graduated from TCC’s dental assisting school in 2016, and later furthered her training in Colorado as an expanded duties dental assistant.
Outside of the office, she enjoys spending her time with her husband, family, church, and soon-to-be first child.
She loves working with a team who all love to serve others and offering the best dental care to be our patients!
LIZ grew up in Dallas and graduated from Adamson High school. She went on to earn her RDA at a local Institute.
When she was a girl, she went to work with her cousin who worked in dentistry. She was amazed by the fun and fast paced environment, and she knew that was something she wanted to be a part of.
Liz enjoys her free time by working out, reading avidly, and spending time with her granddaughter.
Her favorite part of dentistry is educating the patients on their oral health and helping them feel comfortable during the entire process.
NICOLE grew up in Dallas, Texas and has been an RDA since 2020.
Throughout her career, she has developed a profound passion for helping patients feel at ease and establishing trust within the dental environment.
Outside of her work in dentistry, she has a variety of hobbies that enrich her life. Horseback riding is one of her favorite pastimes that allows her to enjoy the outdoors and spending time with horses.
She channels her creativity into her Balloon Decor and Party Rental business where she uses her artistic flair to design unforgettable events!
Nicole continues to make a positive impact in both her professional and personal life. She is a compassionate and skilled dental assistant who strives to create memorable experiences for her patients while also bringing joy to those around her through creative endeavors.
