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Meet Dr. Dennington
Meet Dr. Spence
Meet The Staff
 Dr. Dennington grew up in Southwest Missouri. He attended the University of Missouri at Columbia and received a Bachelor of Arts Degree. His dental training was at University of Missouri at Kansas City (UMKC) School of Dentistry where he completed his D.D.S. degree. His post-doctoral specialty in orthodontics was also completed at UMKC School of Dentistry. He was granted an Orthodontic Certificate as well as a Master of Science in Orthodontics.
Dr. Dennington has practiced orthodontics in Cape Girardeau since 1971 and has many years of experience providing quality orthodontic treatment for his patients. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, the Missouri Society of Orthodontics (serving as president 1983-1984). The American Dental Association , Missouri Dental Association, the Southeast Dental Society, and the Cape Dental Study Club.
Dr. Dennington is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and is a member of the College of Diplomats of the American Board of Orthodontics. He is an Honorary Fellow of the International College of Dentists and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary scholastic fraternity. He has been appointed by the Missouri Dental Board to serve on the Orthodontic Specialty Examining Committee and has served from 1994 to present. Dr. Dennington is a consultant for the St. Louis Children’s Hospital Cleft Palate Team and also works with the Bureau of Special Health Care Needs..
Dr. Dennington’s two passions are his family and his patients. In his spare time, he enjoys his dogs, fishing and gardening.
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 Dr. Spence was born and raised in Cape Girardeau. He graduated with honors from Southeast Missouri State University in 1993 and was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree. He earned a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 1997 at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry where he graduated with distinctions and was voted Student of the Year by his classmates for 1994-1995. Dr. Spence’s specialty training was conducted at the University of Tennessee at Memphis, and he was awarded a Master of Dental Science degree in 2000. The title of his master’s thesis was “A Prospective Study of External Apical Root Resorption During Orthodontic Treatment and into Retention.” He joined Dr. Dennington at Innovative Orthodontics in July, 2000.
Dr. Spence is Board Certified by the American Board of Orthodontics and was inducted into Omicron Kappa Upsilon, an honorary scholastic fraternity. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, Midwestern Association of Orthodontists, Missouri Association of Orthodontists. He is also a member of the American Dental Association, a member and past delegate of the Missouri Dental Association and has served as the Southeast District Trustee to the Board of the Missouri Dental Association. Dr. Spence is a member and past president of the Southeast District Dental Society. He is also a member and past president of the Cape Girardeau Area Dental Study Club. Dr Spence also serves on the Oral Health Coalition, whose goal is to improve the dental health of children in the area.
Dr. Spence and his wife, Jeri, are active members of St. Mary Cathedral Parish in Cape Girardeau They are proud parents of a daughter named Charlie. Dr Spence is also known as “Coach Terry” to a group of young soccer players. The Quake is a competitive team with the Southeast Missouri Soccer Club and plays in tournaments in Missouri and neighboring states. Dr. Spence likes to stay in shape by playing basketball, running, biking, hiking, juggling and swimming. He is also an avid fan of SEMO sports.
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Sonya
My name is Sonya, and I began working for the practice in 1974. The experience I’ve gained has given me a broad knowledge of insurance, flex benefits and other various duties as front desk coordinator. It is a fun place to be because the doctors and staff enjoy what they do. My life has been enriched by the many acquaintances I’ve made throughout the years. I have enjoyed watching our younger patients grow and mature during the orthodontic process, and I’m now getting to know their children. My husband and I live on a farm in the rural Advance area. When I’m home, I sometimes get to drive the tractor, rake hay and work with cattle. In my spare time, I love to read, play scrabble and the piano. Our son, Craig, is a college student, and is in the Army Reserve. |
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Erica
Hi. I’m Erica. I enjoy making appointments and answering the phone and getting to know our patients and their families as receptionist at Innovative Orthodontics. Dr. Dennington and Dr. Spence are great to work with and always achieve a great finished result. My husband and I live in Scott City with our young family of 3 daughters. We are very active, period! When I have spare time, I enjoy scrapbooking and quiet time! |
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Laura
Hello, I’m Laura. I have been working in the orthodontic field since 1985. I am a DANB Certified Orthodontic Assistant with expanded functions. I have a daughter Rachel, who I enjoy spending time with.
My hobbies include scrapbooking, working out, and having fun with the girls from work. |
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Dana
Hello my name is Dana, I started working for Innovative Orthodontics in 2006. My favorite thing about being a chairside assistant is seeing finished smiles. It is an enjoyable place to work with a lot of fun personalities. I relax by reading and scrapbooking. I am a proud mother of two daughters Taylor and Kaitlyn. |
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Carrie
My name is Carrie, and I have worked as an orthodontic assistant since 2002. I enjoy meeting new people, talking with the patients and seeing their smiling faces at the end of their treatment. I love spending time with my husband, DJ, and our young daughters, Lilly and Skylar. |
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Sandy (Sam)
My name is Sandy, also know as “Sam”. I am the lab supervisor, marketing coordinator and a Certified Orthodontic Assistant. I have been in the orthodontic field since 1971. My day is filled with construction of palatal expanders and colorful retainers. I enjoy being part of a team that creates beautiful smiles and making people happy. My husband, Alan, and I have lived in Cape Girardeau our whole lives. We have two daughters Courtney and Brandi. My hobbies include camping, Nascar, shopping, and spending time with grandchildren, friends,and family`. |
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Tina
Hello...my name is Tina. I have worked at Innovative Orthodontics since Februray 2002 as a certified Orthodontic Assistant with expanded functions capabilities. My husband Steve and I have three sons Brennan, Easton, and Nolan. In our spare time, we enjoy spending time with our family and friends. We are also avid Cardinals baseball fans and try to attend as many games as possible. |
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Jenny
My name is Jenny. I have worked as a Certified Orthodontic Assistant with expanded functions capabilities since 2003 . I enjoy seeing the patients new smiles after treatment. It is a lively atmosphere, and the doctors and staff are fun to be around. I love to play softball, watch college basketball and Cardinal baseball. I enjoy spending time with my friends and spoiling my niece Kenzie and nephew Parker. |
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Julie
Hello...I’m Julie. I am an orthodontic assistant and began working for Dr's. Dennington and Spence in 2006. Helping patients get the smile they have always wanted is my favorite thing about orthodontics. I am originally from Denver, Colorado, but my husband, Lucas, and I now live in Jackson. We love to spend time with our children Gwen and Tobin. I love to shop and scrapbook the fun times I share with family and friends.
Katie
Hello...My name is Katie and I have worked at Innovative Orthodontics since Februrary 2008. I am currently enrolled at Southeast Missouri State University and I am studying to become a Dental Hygentist. My hobbies include working at my grandparents farm, fishing, and hunting. I also love to spend time with my boyfriend Erik, our cat La La , and my family.
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Brittney
My name is Brittney. I started with Innovative Orthodontics in 2002 as a part-time sterilization technician. I enjoy riding horses and competing in several different riding events. I will start my career as a teacher this coming fall!
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