TEXAS SEDATION DENTAL & IMPLANT EXPERIENCE
Welcome to Texas Sedation Dental & Implant Center. Our office is here to serve you with innovation, expertise and courtesy.
We are a full-service dental center providing convenient, quality dental care to East Texas. Our commitment to innovation in dentistry technology allows us to give patients the brilliant, healthy smile they’ve always wanted. Our staff of fully trained professionals will provide for you a dental experience that is unlike any you’ve experienced before, free of stress, anxiety and even pain.
We don’t just say that we’re different, we mean it, and you can see that difference in everything we do. Don’t let past experiences prevent you from obtaining a full, healthy smile. Our commitment to excellence is threaded into our beliefs, our mission and our promises to you.
Doctors / At Both Locations
Jennifer
Chief Financial Officer
Jennifer grew up in a small town called Bountiful, just north of Salt Lake City, Utah. As the third child of 5 she has been given the title of peacemaker throughout her life. Jennifer and Dr. Kendall met at the University of Utah back in May of 2000. With an extensive background and training in business and marketing Jennifer used her skills in the banking industry to support Travis during his early years of study. Once she had their first child Gloria both Jennifer and Dr. Kendall decided that it would be in their children’s best interest to have her be a full-time home maker and child rearing specialist (the most difficult job of all)!!!!
Fortunately for Dr. Kendall all six of their kids are in full-time school, so he is lucky enough to have Jennifer dedicating more of her time and talents during her day to marketing and running the practice. She is our Chief Financial Officer, she also helps in managing the marketing for our practice.
Dr. Timothy J. Gengel
D.M.D. / Longview
Dr. Gengel grew up in Bellevue, Nebraska. After High School, he attended the University of Nebraska and graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree in Biological Sciences. Dentistry brought him to Glendale Arizona where he graduated with his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Midwestern University before moving here to East Texas. In his spare time Dr. Gengel enjoys running, sports, spending time at the lake, hiking, traveling, and relaxing with family and friends. Dr. Timothy J. Gengel is passionate about helping patients achieve optimal dental health while providing them with a comfortable and relaxed experience. He is committed to treating each person’s individual needs and helping them to enjoy their dental care. Dr. Gengel understands the importance of keeping up with the newest research and technology, because the field of dentistry is constantly changing. He dedicates much of his time toward being a lifelong student by attending continuing education courses to ensure that his patients receive the highest quality care possible.
Sarah
Office Manager / Registered Dental Assistant
Sarah is our Office Manager and a Registered Dental Assistant for the state of Texas and California for the past 17 years. Sarah was raised in the dental office because her mother has been in dentistry all of her life. She started in her first dental office at the age of 15 and has loved dentistry ever since. Sarah is engaged to the love of her life, Brian, and they have two sons together, Benson and Bennett. Sarah has worked with Dr. Kendall in his offices in California, she and her family came to Longview to continue working with Dr. Kendall. Sarah is a California girl at heart from San Diego, so she loves surfing, snowboarding, boating and fishing.
Dr. Yong
D.D.S.
Dr. Eric Vetter and Dr. Candace Yong moved to East Texas from Glendale, Arizona where they attended dental school at Midwestern University. They met during dental school and were recently married in Sedona, Arizona. Dr. Vetter was raised in Southern California and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego before moving to Arizona. He loves watching all professional sports and is an avid soccer player. Dr. Yong was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and attended the University of California, San Diego as well for her undergraduate degree. She enjoys trying new foods and exploring the outdoors including hiking, kayaking, and camping. They both have previous experience as dental assistants before they attended dental school and enjoy all aspects of dentistry. Both of them became IV sedation certified to offer patients a more comfortable experience. Outside of dentistry, they love to travel and have even provided dental care to the people of Honduras, Mexico, and Tonga through different organizations including through their previous home church. They hope to get involved with local volunteer work and continually give back to the community.
Dr. Vetter
D.D.S.
Dr. Eric Vetter and Dr. Candace Yong moved to East Texas from Glendale, Arizona where they attended dental school at Midwestern University. They met during dental school and were recently married in Sedona, Arizona. Dr. Vetter was raised in Southern California and completed his undergraduate studies at the University of California, San Diego before moving to Arizona. He loves watching all professional sports and is an avid soccer player. Dr. Yong was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and attended the University of California, San Diego as well for her undergraduate degree. She enjoys trying new foods and exploring the outdoors including hiking, kayaking, and camping. They both have previous experience as dental assistants before they attended dental school and enjoy all aspects of dentistry. Both of them became IV sedation certified to offer patients a more comfortable experience. Outside of dentistry, they love to travel and have even provided dental care to the people of Honduras, Mexico, and Tonga through different organizations including through their previous home church. They hope to get involved with local volunteer work and continually give back to the community.
Dr. Kirk Hampton
D.D.S. / Tyler
Now celebrating over 35 years in dentistry, Dr. Hampton received his dental degree from Baylor College of dentistry in 1984 and has been igniting smiles ever since. In August of 2006 Dr. Hampton was one of a select few in Texas to be inducted into the Fellowship of Academy of General Dentist. He is a member of the Dallas County Dental Society, American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, he has attended The Center for Advanced Dental Studies, and The Accelerated Dental Learning Center of Atlanta. Texas Family Dental is excited to have Dr. Hampton join our group of doctors here in East Texas Dr. Travis Kendall and Dr. Timothy Gengel to better serve our communities in Longview and Hallsville. When not working he has a farm in Texas that consumes the majority of his free time. Dr. Hampton loves what he does and is excited to be a part of your dental journey. Not only do our patients benefit from our relentless quest for excellence, but they also enjoy the comfort of a caring team.
LONGVIEW
Taylor
Treatment Coordinator / Registered Dental Assistant
Taylor is Registered Dental Assistant and our Scheduling Coordinator. She has been working in the dental field since 2007. She moved from the small town of Crandall and loved East Texas so much she decided to make it her forever home. She comes from a huge family; 10 siblings and 18 nieces and nephews and counting. She enjoys spending time with daughter her friends, family and fur baby Dolly. She enjoys anything outdoors, and watching her kiddo in whatever activities she is involved in. Oh, and don’t forget she enjoys shopping, too! She is very excited about being a part of our team and can’t wait to build new relationships with present and future patients.
Rayann
Registered Dental Assistant / Phlebotomist
Rayann is one of our Dental Assistants and a Phlebotomist. She graduated from Gilmer High School in 2014, and later went to Eastex Dental Academy in Longview TX and received her Registered Dental Assistant certificate. She is going back to school at Tyler Junior College in the Summer of 2017 to become a Dental Hygienist. Rayann worked in the veterinary field through high school and has a huge love for all animals. She has three hairless cats that she adores and enjoys spending time with her family and golfing.
Kathy
Registered Dental Assistant
Kathy is a Registered Dental Assistant. She is married to Larry and they have one son, Blake. Kathy received her RDA training from the Minnesota Institute of Medical and Dental. She has been in the Longview community since 1985. Kathy started her dental assisting with Dr. William Bussey who introduced her to the sport of Hot Air Ballooning. Her and her family enjoy being part of Dr. Bussey’s balloon crew and traveling all over to balloon races. Kathy also enjoys being an active member of her church and watching her son, Blake, play tennis.
Cara
Insurance Coordinator
Cara is our Insurance Coordinator. She enjoys the challenges of dealing with insurance companies and helping patients utilize and maximize their insurance benefits. After living in the Dallas area for 15 years, she found her way back home to East Texas to be near family. Currently, she lives in Lindale and enjoys traveling, kickboxing and participating in 5ks.
Amber
Treatment Coordinator / Registered Dental Assistant
Amber is our Patient Care Advocate and a Registered Dental Assistant. Born and raised in the small East TX town of Marshall. She has 2 kiddos named Cade and Sloan who is always keeping it interesting. She was a stay at home mom for 11 years with the aspiration of joining the dental field. Graduating with her RDA in 2014, she has enjoyed working in dentistry ever since. She loves inspiring others, cruising down the Caddo River, back roading, trail riding and hanging out with family and friends.
Erika
Registered Dental Assistant
Erika is one of our Registered Dental Assistants. She graduated from Texarkana College in 2010 and has enjoyed being in the dental field for the last 6 years. She continues to follow her dream of becoming a hygienist which has always been her passion. She also enjoys being a mom to her 5-year-old little girl, Malary. She enjoys karaoke, cookouts, deer hunting and spending as much time with family as possible.
Betty
Registered Dental Assistant
Betty is a Registered Dental Assistant, that has worked in dentistry for a little over 14 years now. I have 3 kids, Elypsis, Joe, and Masen and 1 fur baby. My family keeps me busy, but our favorite thing to do as a family is to go bowling! We moved to East Texas in 2011 from Utah, and we love it here in Longview Texas. I have done pretty much everything that I can do in a dental office from dental assisting, to hygiene coordinator; office manager. I am very passionate about helping patients with all their dental needs, my favorite thing about working here is helping any patient overcome their fear of the dental chair or regaining their SMILE back!
Crystal
Registered Dental Hygienist
Crystal is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Tyler Junior College in 2007 and has been a Hygienist for over 11 years. Her passion is to be a part of team that believes in whole body health and to help patients understand dentistry. Born and raised in East Texas and now raising her two daughters Madi and Mollee in Hallsville. She enjoys watching her oldest daughter Madi cheering on Friday nights and her youngest Mollee playing softball.
Demi
Registered Dental Assistant
Demi graduated from Union Grove High School in 2015 then attended Navarro College where she was on a cheer scholarship. Cheerleading has been a big part of her life growing up along with showing cattle in the FFA. In 2018 Demi gained interest in the dental field, following in her sisters’ footsteps, she then attended Premier Dental Academy and graduated as a registered dental assistant. Shortly after she began her career with us and recently married the love of her life Kole. Demi has a niece and nephew she adores and enjoys spending time with her family at livestock shows where she now gets to with her niece and nephew.
Miranda
Registered Dental Assistant
Miranda is a Registered Dental Assistant for over 10 years. She graduated from Texas State Technical College Waco in 2010. She loves dentistry because she gives her whole heart and energy to each patient to help them through their dental journeys. She has four amazing daughters, Mackenzie, Gabby, and twins Rhaegan, and Ryleigh. Miranda enjoys doing everything girly with her girls, playing dress up, and doing hair and make-up.
Heather
Patient Coordinator
Heather is our Patient Coordinator. She was born and raised in Hallsville . After a brief stay in Oklahoma, she and her husband, Chris, settled in Union Grove area. They have 2 children, Canon and Peyton. She has been in the dental field for the last 20 years. She enjoys building relationships with our patiens; and considers them friends. In her spare time, Heather enjoys shopping, horseback riding, attending sporting events, and spending time with family and friends.
Kourtney
Hygiene Assistant
Kourtney is our Hygiene Assistant. She has been a Registered Dental Assistant for over 4 years. She loves being a part of dentistry that helps patients get to their overall dental health.She graduated from Ore City High School where she met her husband Max. They have two daughters, Katherine and Hattie and two rescue dogs, Gabby and Greg. Kourtney enjoys doing CrossFit, running and traveling with her friends and family.
TYLER
Cassie
Lead Dental Assistant
Cassie is our Lead Dental Assistant and she has been in dentistry for 10 years. Cassie loves being a part of what can be a life changing experience for many patients. Cassie is married to the love of her life Jeremy for two years. Cassie enjoys spending her time out of the office with her family, her husband, and their four dogs Dozer, Bella, Ace, and Pody.
Carol
Insurance Coordinator
Carol graduated from Northeast Texas Community College in 2013 and has been a Hygienist for over 5 years. She was born and raised in Tyler. She has two fur-babies named Biskit and Bambi. Her hobbies include tap dancing, running, yoga, and reading.
LaDae
Appointment Coordinator
LaDae is our Appointment Coordinator. She has been in dentistry for 4 years. She enjoys building relationships with patients and helping them get to their new smiles. She currently goes to school to fulfill her aspirations of becoming a dental hygienist. She is engaged to the love of her life, Charles for the past year. They enjoy eating seafood, shopping, and preparing for their wedding.
Cara
Insurance Coordinator
Cara is our Insurance Coordinator. She enjoys the challenges of dealing with insurance companies and helping patients utilize and maximize their insurance benefits. After living in the Dallas area for 15 years, she found her way back home to East Texas to be near family. Currently, she lives in Lindale and enjoys traveling, kickboxing and participating in 5ks.
Brandy
Registered Dental Assistant
Brandy has been a registered dental assistant for over 10 years. Went to Careers in Dental Assisting Institute in North East Texas and graduated one of the highest in her class in 2009.She enjoys helping the Dr.’s and team with most of our difficult surgeries. Her love of her life Greg, and her are planning to be married in the near future. She has two children, the oldest is Joseph and Ashlyn is her youngest. Her family and her enjoy going on vacation together and spending time with Joseph at his track meets. Has one fur baby Maverick.