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03/07/2026

Last but NEVER EVER LEAST the Dental Assistant Spotlight is now on Brie!!!!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: Brie the Brushing Bandit

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: 4 ever

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Everything, the kids are funny

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: Wisdom, because it is the most wise

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Mint

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: "No need to fear, Brie is here"

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: With my family and friends. Anything outside, coaching softball, golfing

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Rocket Power

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: Coffee
Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: Good Day by Forrest Frank

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: Monkey

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I'm in a dirt bike gang

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: "Brush, floss, rinse"

03/07/2026

2 more super heros to share with you before the week is done!!! Dental Assistant Spotlight is on Brynlea this morning!!!!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: The Flouride Fairy

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: Almost 2 years

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Hearing them say "That wasn't even scary"

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: Canine because they have personality

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Dr. Pepper

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: "Give me a high five"

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: Playing with my baby, Kirby

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Rio

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: SODA

Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: Miami by Morgan Wallen

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: Platypus

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I was an all-state cheerleader

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: "Brush, floss, rinse, repeat"

03/06/2026

Happy National Dentist Day to Dr. Merkley....
Thought you should hear it straight from us :)

03/06/2026

Starting to wrap up the week with another Dental Assistant Spotlight on Patti!!!!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: The Super Spacer

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: Since 1988. In the day of no gloves or mask.

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Watching how excited they are when they do a good job during their appointment

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: Upper canine (Vampire Teeth)

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Cinnamon

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: "You got this"

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: Enjoying the sun and watching my grandkids

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Lady and the Tramp

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: Coffee

Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: Running Down a Dream

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: Monkey

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I have 11 goats and more to come any day

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: Limit sugars/ Lots of water

03/05/2026

Another Dental Assistant Week Spotlight Amanda!!!!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: Enamel Enchantress

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: 3 and 1/2 years

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Silly conversations and watching their confidence grow

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: The Wisdom tooth because it is symbolic & clinically satisfying

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Spearmint

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: "See how easy it is"

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: Playing with my son

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Cat in the Hat

Q: What is a hidden talent you have?
A: Turning fear into safety

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: Coffee

Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: 'Here comes the Sun' by the Beatles

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: Fox, "Foxy Flossy"

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I have a secret superhero dental alter ego

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: Floss the teeth you want to keep & brush like you mean it, but gently

03/05/2026

HELP US FIND OUR NEXT AMAZING TEAM MEMBER BY SHARING THIS POST!

Join the Camp Merkley Pediatric Dental Team!

Camp Merkley Kids Dental is looking for an enthusiastic, compassionate, and dedicated member to join our growing dental family! Our office is a fun, friendly, and supportive environment where every child’s smile matters.

Open Position:
Dental Assistant

What We Offer:
A positive, team-oriented workplace
Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for professional growth
A playful, camp-themed environment that makes dentistry fun for kids

Ideal Candidates:
Love working with children and families
Bring positive energy and teamwork to every day
Have excellent communication and organizational skills
Are passionate about creating great dental experiences for kids

Location:
Camp Merkley Kids Dental
1747 N. Kingshighway, Cape Girardeau MO

How to Apply:
If interested please send your resume to us on Facebook Messenger. 🥰

Come be part of a place where smiles grow brighter every day!

03/05/2026

Dental Assistant Week Spotlight is on TAYLOR today!!!!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: Taylor the Tiny Tooth Protector

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: 3 years in May

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Watching them laugh/smile after using the prophy because it "tickles"

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: cause it's a tiny tooth

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Vanilla with Marshmallow

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: "You deserve 2 toys today"

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: On a fun weekend adventure

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Cat in the Hat!

Q: What is a hidden talent you have?
A: I can quote movies and shows

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: Coffee

Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: It may not be happy but I love 'Time Marches On'

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: A baby panda

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I am double jointed

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: Drink lots of water, brush 2x per day and dont forget to floss!

03/04/2026

TODAY WE SPOTLIGHT THE AMAZING ZANA!!!!!

We love this dental assistant to the moon and back! Here is some fun information Zana shared with us!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: Captain Suds! 🫧

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: I started on the clinical side about a year ago

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Getting to see all the big smiles 😁

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: Tooth "E"

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Blue Raspberry

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: “You are a superstar!”⭐

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: Watch TV, Sew, and when it’s warm out hang out on my porch

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Robots 🤖

Q: What is a hidden talent you have?
A: I am double jointed

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: Coffee with way too much creamer

Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: Don’t Stop Me Now By: Queen 👩‍🎤

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: An Elephant 🐘

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I have two horses! (Shooter and Caesar) 🐴🐴

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: Brush, Floss, Rinse, and drink lots of water!🦷

03/03/2026

Team Dental Assistant ❤️🩷💙💚💜🧡

03/03/2026

Dental Assistant Week Spotlight is on AMY today!!!!

Aside from being incredibly witty here are a few other fun facts about our Amy!

Q: What would your superhero dental name be?
A: Captain Save-A-Tooth

Q: How long have you been a dental assistant?
A: 11 years this April - all spent with the wonderful Dr. Patty

Q: What is your favorite part about working with kids?
A: Getting to help them with their healthy smiles :)

Q: What is your favorite tooth???
A: Letter A (upper right second molar), because my name starts with "A"

Q: If you were a toothpaste flavor, what would you be?
A: Cotton Candy

Q: What is your favorite thing to say to your brave patients?
A: "You can do this! You are tougher than your mom/dad!"

Q: When you are not helping keep smiles healthy what do you do in your free time?
A: Shopping, watching reality TV, eating candy, hanging with my children & swimming.

Q: What was your favorite cartoon or movie as a kid?
A: Aristocats

Q: What is a hidden talent you have?
A: I'm an exceptional speed walker

Q: Coffee or tea before a busy day?
A: PEPSI!!!!

Q: What is a happy go-to song for you in the morning?
A: Beautiful Soul by Jesse McCartney

Q: If you could have any animal as a dental mascot, what would it be?
A: A ferret

Q: What is one fun fact about you that may surprise us?
A: I like to speak Spanish when the moment is right

Q: What is your best advice for keeping a healthy smile?
A: BRUSH, FLOSS, RINSE!!! :)

03/02/2026

Our cavity free Happy Camper winner for February is….

03/02/2026

Day 2 of Dental Assistant week!!!

Address

1747 N Kingshighway
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 4pm
Tuesday	8am - 4pm
Wednesday	8am - 4pm
Thursday	8am - 4pm
Friday	8am - 1pm

Telephone

+15738035100

Website

http://www.campmerkleydental.com/

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