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Dr. Chyrelle Blount D.D.S.

General and Cosmetic Dentist in Thayer, MO

Dr. Chyrelle Blount graduated, in 1997, from Loma Linda University. It was there that she gained her starting knowledge, skills, and techniques to treat patients with a whole-person care perspective in dentistry. In her 25 years of experience, she has been able to work with children, adults, and sedation patients. She utilizes continuing education by seeking to evolve her skills through new discoveries and techniques in dental research. Dr. Blount’s love for healthcare was first influenced by her father who attended medical school in Mexico, which is where she learned to speak her second language (Spanish). Dr. Blount is married to her best friend, Steve, with whom she shared 5 children, 11 grandchildren, 2 dogs, and a horse. One thing unique about Dr. Blount and her husband is that they are certified scuba divers and enjoy diving with sharks.

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Dr. Rhoads is a northeast Arkansas native. He went to college at Arkansas State University where he obtained a degree in biology and chemistry. After college, Dr. Rhoads attended University of Tennessee Health Science Center’s College of Dentistry where he obtained his Doctorate in Dental Surgery.

In his free time, he loves hunting, fishing, playing music, and relaxing with his wife, Olivia and his pups, Knox and Major.

Dr. Rhoads had a passion for restorative and cosmetic dentistry, and giving patients the healthy smile they deserve. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Arkansas State Dental Association, and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.

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Madison

Madison has been a registered dental hygienist since 2015, where she graduated from Southern Illinois University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene Degree. At our office, Madison evaluates the oral health of our patients and educates them on proper ways to improve and maintain their oral status and overall health. Madison joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2018.

Outside of work she enjoys the little things in life with her husband Jake and their beautiful daughter Maci. In her spare time Madison enjoys spending time with family and friends.

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Laura

Laura joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care team in 2020. Laura is the first face you see when walking into our office. Laura is your go to for scheduling appointments for your dental treatment. Laura and her husband Brandon married in 2009 and welcomed their beautiful daughter Ally-Brook in 2011. Laura enjoys playing golf, watching her husband dirt track race, and her daughter play basketball in her spare time.

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Alexis

Alexis works on the administrative side of the dental field; she has been with Thayer Dental Care since 2017. Alexis enjoys seeing her patients happy and their new smiles. Alexis is your go to for any dental insurance questions.

Alexis married her high school sweetheart Devin in 2019. Alexis and Devin welcomed their son Juddson in the fall of 2020. Alexis loves working with her husband their cattle ranch in her spare time. Alexis loves spending time with her family, friends, traveling and reading.

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Sara

Sara has been working in the administrative side of the dental field since 2003. Sara joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2018. Sara enjoys working with and getting to know her patients. Sara loves to help her patients with any dental insurance, billing or scheduling questions. What she enjoys the most is seeing her patients’ new Smile!

Sara is married to her husband Joe, and they have two teenage boys, Cooper and Cole.   In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends. Sara always looks forward to her summer beach vacation, kayaking, and hiking with her family.

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Lisa

As a dental assistant for several years, Lisa joined our Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental team in 2018. Lisa enjoys the level of patient care we provide to each patient at our office, the teamwork that exists with her co workers and she is dedicated to patient care.

At our practice, she works alongside Dr Patel and Dr Blount to assist in all dental procedures. She works to make sure that every patient receives the highest level of care possible throughout their procedures and recovery. She can answer any questions they may have about their procedures. When not at the office, Lisa enjoys spending time with her husband Kurt, 4 children and grandchildren.

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Katy

Katy has been a dental assistant since 2014. Katy joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2020. Katy enjoys helping patients with their smile. Katy is married to her husband Chris and have two children Fletcher and Brooks. Katy enjoys spending her free time with her husband, their children and hunting.

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Madelyn

Madelyn is a proud employee of Thayer Dental Care/Walnut Ridge Dental Care since 2019. She began her dental assisting career in 2018 at Arkansas Dental Assisting Academy. Madelyn enjoys her job at Walnut Ridge Dental Care/Thayer Dental Care as a Treatment Coordinator. She loves to be able to help patients turn their dreams into reality, by helping patients find comfortable payment plans and helping patients get their smile back!

Madelyn married her husband, Darren, in June 2021! They now have a  little girl named Stella Jo, and will be welcoming their little boy, Stetson Thomas, in June of 2022! In Madelyn’s spare time she enjoys grilling out and making memories with her family and friends!

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Zach

Zach joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2018. Zach is married to his wife, Madison, and together they have three children- Chandler, Gavin, and Jagger. Zach enjoys working around his house, riding four-wheelers, working in the yard, and hanging out with his wife and

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“It’s a pleasure to be able to work with my coworkers. We work long days but it’s worth it to be able to hang out with the group of guys I work with. I am thankful to work for Dr. Patel as he is always pushing us and wanting us to learn the newest technology and techniques to make us better at our job.

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Nick

Nick joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care as a Lab Technician in 2021. Nick is married to his wife, Shelby, and has two children: Isaac and Olivia. Nick really enjoys the process of making prosthetics and working with his coworkers. Nick enjoys spending his free time at home with his wife and children, on the farm, and gardening.

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Sagen

Sagen joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental care in 2021. Sagen enjoys spending his spare time with family and friends, fishing, and kayaking.

“I enjoy the crew I work with and learning something new every day. Being able to have the opportunity to help people achieve a new smile. Everyone I work with is very advanced in their skills and takes pride in their work, making it a great environment.”

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Cameron

Cameron joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2019. Cameron has one daughter, Patience. In his free time, he enjoys road trips with his daughter, hiking, and kayaking. Cameron enjoys learning about history and anything to do with the universe, “it is very intriguing to me.” Cameron is a huge basketball fan and loves traveling and seeing new places.

“I love my job because, at TDC and WRDC, Dr. Patel provides advanced treatment and offers all the newest innovations in dental technology to not only the community I grew up in but to patients coming from all states and regions in America. My work environment consists of people I’ve been friends with since the first grade. I love the constant opportunity to continue learning in this field and being a dental lab technician.”

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Tammy

Tammy is a Dental Assistant and joined Thayer Dental Care in 2010 and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2018. Tammy is married to her husband, Benny, and together they have 4 children Alexis (Devin), Allie, Abby, Jordan (Taquila), and 4 grandchildren. Tammy enjoys spending time with her family, friends, church family, and cooking in her free time. One of Tammy’s favorite things to do is to have family and friends over for a cookout.

Here is what Tammy enjoys about her job:

“Watching someone’s life change because we gave them back (or maybe never had) a pretty smile. Dentures that fit better than any other & look like natural teeth.”

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Garret

Garret has been employed with Thayer Dental Care since 2014 and Walnut Ridge Dental Care since 2018. He graduated from Mammoth Spring High School. He enjoys helping people and being part of their family at Thayer Dental Clinic. Garett strives to do his best every day to serve our team and our patients. Garett and his wife, Jessica, have three children Brennan, Brinnley, and Braylynn. Away from the office he enjoys fishing and spending time with his family.
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Jade

Jade joined Thayer Dental Care and Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2018. Jade enjoys helping give patients the confidence to smile again. Jade married her husband, Lucas, in September 2020 and they welcomed a beautiful son in August 2021. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family and 2 dogs.

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Darla

Darla has worked in the dental field for 40+ years and joined Dr. Patel at Walnut Ridge Dental Care in 2018. Darla enjoys getting to know each patient and helping with their appointments, insurance, and billing needs. Darla is married to her husband, David, and together they have 3 daughters, 8 grandchildren, and 4 great-grandchildren. In her spare time, she loves camping & spending time with her family.

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Spencer

I’m 26 and am from Mammoth Spring. I have been with Dr. Patel and his team since May of 2022. I work in the plaster room making models and I enjoy helping people get the very best smile they can! I like to fish and make jewelry in my pare time. I also like to hike as often as possible.
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Hannah

I love working in dentistry because I love helping people achieve the smiles that they love. At home, I have three little girls and a wonderful husband that I love spending time with. We also have a little dog, Darcy. I love spending time with my family and shopping with my girls when I’m not working.