We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We put your needs first to achieve efficient, comprehensive treatment. Each member of our staff is highly skilled and strives to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient. We want your visits to our office to be as pleasant and comfortable as possible!
Michelle
New Patient Coordinator
Michelle has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 8 years. She has been married for 10 years and has 3 children. She enjoys playing and coaching softball, family vacations, and her two dogs. Michelle’s favorite part about her job is “my co-workers and meeting people in the community!”
Elizabeth
Office Manager & Financial Coordinator
Elizabeth has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 14 years. She has been married for 20 years and has four children. She enjoys traveling and experiencing new culture. Elizabeth’s favorite part about her job is “seeing how much a nice smile can help with self-esteem!”
Meghan
Front Desk & Assistant
Meghan has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 6 years. She is Dr. Richards’ oldest daughter. She has been married for 2 years and has a young son. She enjoys spending time cooking and grilling with her family and their 2 dogs and 2 cats. Meghan’s favorite part about her job is “seeing how excited and confident the patients are when they smile for the first time after the braces come off!”
Dina
Assistant
Dina has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 24 years. She has been married for 49 years and has 3 grown children, five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She enjoys reading in her free time. Dina’s favorite part about her job is “all the wonderful people I work with who are my family and all the beautiful smiles!”
Kelly
Assistant
Kelly has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 18 years. She has been married for 34 years and has 2 sons and 3 granddaughters. She enjoys spending time with her granddaughters and also expanding her knowledge on essential oils. Her favorite part about her job is “getting to know the patients and their families!”
Darla
Assistant
Darla has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 15 years. She has been married for 24 years and has 2 children. She enjoys playing piano, shopping, and doing puzzles in her free time. Her favorite part about her job is “my fabulous co-workers and our wonderful patients!”
April
Assistant
April has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 10 years. She enjoys watching sports, and supporting her two favorite teams, the Astros and the Texans. She also enjoys going to the movies and seeing live music at concerts. Her favorite part about her job is “seeing their new smile on the day we take the braces off as it is such a fun day for both the patients and the staff, yay braces!”
Karla
Assistant
Karla has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 9 years. She has been married for 15 years and has a young son. She enjoys dancing, painting, and traveling in her free time. Karla’s favorite part about her job is “the excitement when the braces come off!”
Debbie
Lab Technician
Debbie has been a part of the Richards Orthodontics team for over 5 years. Debbie has been married for 41 years and has 3 children and 6 grandchildren. She enjoys golfing, fishing, and spending time with family. Debbie’s favorite part about her job is “seeing the end results of a smiling patient!”