our doctors

Todd Esau, DDS

Education:

  • B.S. Biology, Bethel College, 1985
  • B.S. Business, Bethel College, 1985
  • D.D.S., University of Missouri – Kansas City, 1991

Professional Associations:

  • American Dental Association
  • Kansas Dental Association Central
  • Kansas Dental Association
  • Oral Conscious Sedation Association

Dr. Esau was born in Hutchinson and attended Union Valley and Prosperity grade schools. He graduated from Buhler high school in 1981. Dr. Esau married his wife, Julie, in 1986. They have three children, a daughter-in-law and 3 grand dogs. He graduated from UMKC in 1991. After graduation he returned to Hutchinson to raise his family and continue the dental practice that his dad started in 1957. When he is not practicing dentistry, he loves to spend time with his family, fish, golf and play tennis. Dr. Esau is an active member of First Mennonite Church and has served as a deacon and trustee. He is involved with community outreach programs through his church and the field of dentistry. He feels that his job as a dentist is to explain to every patient what treatment options are available and to help each patient make an educated decision based on this information.

 

Dental Hygienists

Michelle

Michelle has worked for our practice since 1991. She graduated from WSU dental hygiene program in 1988. Michelle’s high energy and friendly smile bring a positive presence to our office. She has created long lasting relationships with our patients over her many years with Dr. Esau. Michelle enjoys the latest technology that is available for our patients. In her free time, she likes to work out, travel and spend time with her son, Adam.

Talisha

Talisha began her dental carrer 28 years ago after graduating from the Salina area vo-tech dental assistant program. Working as a dental assistant she quickly became passionate about dentistry, furthered her education and became a dental hygienist in 2001, graduating from WSU. She has worked for our practice since 2005. Talisha enjoys building long term relationships with her patients, encouraging and educating them to take responsibilty for their oral health. Away from work, Talisha enjoys spending times with her family and pets, cooking, traveling, working out and gardening

Casey Miller, DDS

Education:

  • B.S. Cellular Biology, University of Kansas, 2014
  • D.D.S., University of Missouri – Kansas City, 2019

Professional Associations:

  • American Dental Association
  • Kansas Dental Association Central
  • Kansas Dental Association

Dr. Casey Miller was born and raised in Hutchinson, KS. Growing up, dentistry always appeared fascinating and his dream was to be a dentist. After graduating from Smoky Valley High School, he went on to the University of Kansas and received a Bachelor Of Science in Cell Biology in 2014. Dr. Miller graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas-City school of Dentistry in May of 2019. Dr. Miller met his wife, Michelle, while in dental school together. Michelle is a registered dental hygienist. They got married in 2020, and have a dog named Thor to keep them company at home. When not practicing dentistry, he enjoys spending time with friends and family and is an avid sports fan supporting the Kansas Jayhawks, Kansas City Chiefs, and Kansas City Royals! Dr. Miller’s mission is to develop trusting relationships with his patients while helping them achieve great dental health.

 

Annette

Annette has worked for our practice since 1998. She graduated from WSU with her associates in Dental Hygiene. Annette enjoys educating each patient about the importance of the role their oral health has on the overall health of their body. She is great at calming patients fears and helping them understand the best treatment that is needed. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their two daughters.

Lisa

Lisa has worked for our practice since March of 2015. She graduated from the WSU dental hygiene program in 1993. Lisa enjoys meeting new people and establishing relationships with her patients. She finds educating patients about the overall health benefits of good oral hygiene rewarding. Away from the office, Lisa enjoys traveling with her husband and spending time with family and friends.

MCKAELA

 

Dental Assistants

KRISTIE

Kristie has worked for our practice since 1999. Kristie graduated from Salina Area Vo-Tech Dental Assisting Program in 1982. Her passion is helping to create healthy smiles. She enjoys the relationships she has created with patients over the years. In her free time, she likes spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Kim

Teresa

 

Front Office

Lynsi

Lynsi has worked for our practice since 2018 and has been in dentistry since 2012. She loves to use her knowledge of dental insurance and dentistry to assist patients. It is important to Lynsi to work closely with patients so she can help provide the best care. In her free time, Lynsi enjoys spending time with her husband, Dallas and their son, Landry.

Kelsey

Kelsey has worked for our practice since 2016 and has been in dentistry since 2015. Kelsey enjoys being able to help fully around the office, doing both front office work and assisting Dr. Esau and the hygienists. She finds joy in helping create a kind and inviting dental office for all patients, especially for those with a dental fear. In her free time, Kelsey enjoys spending time with her fiance, Mason and their daughter, Kinsley.

Camey