Dr. Clara
Dutton
Griffey,​
DDS, FAGD
Dr. Griffey was born and raised in Waco and is thrilled to be back in her hometown. She attended Waco Montessori, St. Paul's Episcopal School, and Vanguard...and then of course Baylor University (sic em!) where she first earned a Bachelors of Fine Arts in Studio Art followed by a Bachelors of Science in Biochemistry. She earned her dental degree from Baylor College of Dentistry, more recently known as Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Dentistry in Dallas. She met her husband, Matthew, while at Baylor in Waco. They have three sons, Pinson (11), Rollie (9), and Dutton (new baby!). In her spare time, Dr. Griffey enjoys being a "boy mom" which often involves playing in dirt, building Lego towers, and tolerating lots of loud noises. She also enjoys cycling, traveling, and art (both producing her own and appreciating others'.)
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Dr. Griffey is actively involved in the dental community. She is serving as President of the Central Texas Dental Society and on the membership committee for Texas Academy of General Dentistry. She is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Texas Dental Association, Central Texas Dental Society, American Academy of Clear Aligners, and International Dental Implant Association. She prides herself in staying on top of the latest research through many continuing education classes and has earned a Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry, a distinction achieved by only 6% of dentists nationwide. Dr. Griffey's main goal is to do whatever it takes to live up to our clinic's namesake, which is to help people smile.
Melissa Perschke, DMD
Dr. Perschke grew up just outside of Wichita, Kansas but has proudly called Waco home for the past eight years. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Life Sciences from Kansas State University before completing her Doctor of Dental Medicine degree at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston.
Dr. Perschke is passionate about providing comprehensive, patient-centered care and enjoys all aspects of general dentistry, including extractions, root canals, implants, and Invisalign treatment. She is committed to helping patients feel comfortable, informed, and confident in their smiles.
Outside the office, Dr. Perschke and her husband, Jacob, stay busy with their three young children- Lily (3) and twin boys, Cooper and Brooks (1). When she finds a little free time, she enioys golfing and needlepointing.
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Dr. Perschke is honored to be part of the Keep Smiling Waco team and looks forward to continuing the exceptional, compassionate care patients have come to trust.
Julie,
Dental Hygienist
Adiranna, Dental Hygienist
Adrianna keeps smiles bright at KSW as a registered dental hygienist. She came to us by way of South Texas, Chicago, and Ft. Worth where she met her husband who lived in Killeen at the time. In 2022 they married and made Waco home! She earned her Associates of Arts degree from Tarrant County College in 2012, going on to become a registered dental assistant and eventually earned an Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2019. Clearly Adrianna has a passion for oral hygiene and making her patients smile! Outside of the office, she enjoys finding new restaurants and traveling.
Kendra,
Dental Assistant
Info coming soon
Maritza,
Dental
Assistant
Info coming soon!
Andrea,
Office Manager
Andrea grew up in Waco and attended TSTC for her RDA training. With over 20 years of experience in dentistry, Andrea knows her stuff! Her mantra is that caring for patients requires the ability to communicate and connect with others, which she does flawlessly. Outside of work, Andrea enjoys spending time with her husband and four kids; as well as the outdoors, traveling, gardening, and canning.
CONTACT
ADDRESS
2501 Austin Ave
Waco, TX 76710
OPENING HOURS
M: 9-3
T-Th: 8-5 (closed for lunch 1-2)
Friday: 9-3
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CONTACT US
(254) 752-0305
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