About Our Mesquite Dental Team

One of the reasons we can provide such careful, competent dentistry is that our entire team is highly trained in our various areas of expertise, representing a total of over 100 years of hands-on experience. But beyond this technical investment, we have also invested in the people of our practice as well. In fact, when you come in, we’ll spend as much time as it takes to thoroughly listen, understand your concerns, and tailor our services to meet your individual needs. It's an approach that requires efficient teamwork and a long-term commitment to excellence.

DONNA

FRONT DESK TREATMENT COORDINATOR

Donna has been with our practice since October 1989, managing the front desk and appointments. It is hard to believe that she has been here over 30 years at our practice, which goes to show how much she loves her patients, co-workers, and multi-tasking job.

Donna is our patient liaison, so always feel free to give her a call with any of your questions or concerns. You will typically see her with a phone at her ear and a smile on her face as she answers the incoming phone calls. It is not surprising that her smile is one that is most commonly requested by our patients.

Donna is very schedule-oriented in all aspects of her life, from our daily patient appointments to her personal routines. She prefers predictability and runs a pretty tight ship! As any patient knows, her personality is quite amiable, and she can never resist laughing at her own jokes. She is a great listener and truly cares about people. Her uncanny memory when it comes to our patients has been a great asset.

Donna grew up in Mesquite, and she graduated from Mesquite High School in the top 5% of her class and was involved in drama and cheerleading. It is no wonder that she enjoys being at the hub of the office! She had 33 wonderful years of marriage with her husband, Rick. She has one daughter, Destiny, who graduated valedictorian of West Mesquite High School in 2000, and then in 2004, completed dual degrees at the University of Texas at Austin. Donna welcomed a new member to her family when Destiny married her high school sweetheart, Josh, in October 2007. He graduated valedictorian of North Mesquite High School in 2000 and also graduated from the University of Texas at Austin in 2004, receiving a degree in electrical engineering. They have since blessed her with three grandchildren: Adair, Calla and Xander born in 2013, 2016 and 2019.

In her free time, she enjoys relaxing at home, watching movies, crocheting, and reading. Donna has recently started a new time-consuming hobby of genealogy research and discovering fascinating information about her family. Due to her extensive research into her family roots, she became a member of The Daughters of the American Revolution in May 2011. She attends Anchor Baptist Church in Mesquite, and has reached her goal to read the entire Bible in one year.

Family is very important to Donna, but she considers her extended family of patients that she has served during her 30 plus years a close second.

MISTY

FINANCIAL MANAGER

Although Misty is relatively new to our team, she has nearly three decades of experience in the dental field! She studied at Trinity Valley Community College in Terrell and has her Registered Dental Assistant license. Today, she loves helping our patients create a treatment plan that benefits their smile and their finances. In fact, it’s her favorite part of her job! Her passion for maximizing each patient’s dental benefits make her an integral part of our team.

Outside the office, you can find Misty spending time with her husband, Michael, her son, Jordan, and her two “bonus” kids, Adyson and Brandon. She loves relaxing on their boat at the lake, enjoys feeling the sand between her toes at the beach, and is a total tomboy at heart. Although she grew up riding dirt bikes, she began non-competitive boxing at the age of 35, and her talent pushed her to teach her very own boxing classes!

When asked an interesting fact about herself, Misty shared that she has never seen the movie The Wizard of Oz! (Although she is familiar with the plotline and some of the star characters).

MILLYE

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Millye has been Our hygienist for over 30 years and has a uniquely personal relationship with all of her patients. She graduated from the Caruth School of Dental Hygiene at the Baylor College of Dentistry in 1985 where she received a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. Upon graduation, she joined our dental team. Here, she has truly been able to fulfill her passion, enjoying all aspects of her profession. Most importantly, she loves the relationships and friendships she has developed over the years with her patients.

In 1988, Millye met Blaine, and they were married two years later. They now have three children: Sallye (1993), Blaine Jr. (1997), and Gracie (2000). They currently live in the Lake Highlands area of Dallas and are active in Northwest Bible Church.

If she can find a spare moment, Millye enjoys walking, going to garage sales, and working on the endless, creative memories scrapbooks for her family.

BROOKE

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Brooke has been a vital part of our practice since 2016, bringing 18 years of experience as a dental hygienist. She loves coming to work, cherishing the opportunity to care for her patients and build connections with them. Originally from Ennis and a graduate of Tyler Junior College, Brooke thrives on delivering thorough, gentle, and comfortable cleanings. Married to her wonderful husband Justin for 15 years, they have three sons, and a baby girl aged 8 to 20. Outside of dentistry, Brooke enjoys family get-togethers, hiking with Justin, tending her flower beds, visiting the Dallas Arboretum, walks with their golden retriever Teddy, Bible study, traveling, interior design, cooking, and reading to her kids. She also takes them on golf cart rides through the neighborhood. A fun fact: Brooke met her husband in Cancun at 18 and reconnected after college. She also met Dr. McKnight and his wife while doing Crossfit!

HEATHER

DENTAL HYGIENIST

Heather was born and raised right here in Texas! After graduating from high school, she studied at Clemson University. Then, she completed hygiene school at Tyler Junior College. Now, she has nearly a decade of experience in the dental field. Throughout the time, her favorite part of her job has been the same: putting a smile on people’s faces.

Heather and her son, Austin, reside in Fate. They are both very active, and she often spends her time outside the office helping him with his favorite hobbies, like tennis and gymnastics. Although she likes to play sports too, she also enjoys taking it easy every now and again by reading a good book or doing some baking.

Here’s something you may not know about Heather: she has two hole in ones in golf!

TERI

Dental Hygienist

With 26 years of experience in the dental field, Teri is a dedicated Dental Hygienist who began her journey at the Baylor College of Dentistry, where she received both her college and dental education. Throughout her career, she has had the pleasure of working in both pediatric and general dentistry, enriching her skills and broadening her expertise.

The best part of her job is undoubtedly the patients. Teri cherishes the opportunity to help someone feel good about their smile and the relationships that form during that journey. Born and raised in Dallas, Texas, she is deeply connected to her hometown.

Outside the dental office, Teri is a proud grandparent to four wonderful grandbabies and has two fun-loving rescue dogs that keep her on her toes. Her sister is her best friend, and they share many laughs together. She enjoys playing with watercolors, exploring new restaurants, cheering for the Rangers, and traveling whenever possible.

AMY

REGISTERED DENTAL ASSISTANT

Amy has been with us since May 2008 and strives to deliver quality oral health care to our patients. She is a 1998 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, TX. Shortly after graduation, Amy began attending Dallas County Community College. During her studies there, she had the opportunity to begin a dental assisting career. Amy gladly accepted the opportunity in the year 2000 and has received her licenses through the Texas State Board of Dental Examiners. She has received her RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) license, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring Certification and Radiology license. Each year, she continues to expand her knowledge with continuing education courses.

Amy married her high school sweetheart, Nelson. They now have four kids, 3 beautiful girls and a handsome boy: Layla, Noelia, Camila and Brandon. Amy and her family make their home in the Dallas area. Amy and Nelson enjoy spending time outdoors with their kids as well as numerous cookouts and parties with their extended family.

Priscilla

Registered Dental Assistant

Priscilla is originally from Chicago, Illinois, and began her occupation by attending Careers in Dental Assisting. Through her education, she became certified in CPR as well as earned her radiology license. Today, you’ll find her helping the dentist during various kinds of procedures while also educating patients on best practices for maintaining good oral health. Her favorite thing about her job is being able to help others become confident about their pearly whites!

When she isn’t at the office, Priscilla spends time with her parents and younger brother. She’s also very active in the gym ever since she grew an interest in weightlifting. An interesting thing about her: she used to want to be an orthodontist before realizing that she enjoys general dentistry.

CONNIE

CERAMIC TECHNICIAN

Connie has been our in-house lab technician for over 25 years and has been in the profession for much longer. Behind the scenes at our office, her expertise and attention to detail are sought by our staff to help our patients achieve their optimal smile. Connie directs our in-house dental lab and is responsible for the fabrication of the majority of our gold and porcelain restorations.

Born and raised in Dallas, Connie graduated from H. Grady Spruce High School, where she became interested in dental laboratory technology while taking a course at Skyline High School in 1975. She received her certification in 1983 and has owned and operated her dental lab since 1985. In 1996, she completed a year-long intense study program, working with the graduate prosthodontic students at the Baylor College of Dentistry to expand her knowledge in full mouth reconstruction and dental implants. Connie has been in the dental field for a total of 50 years!

BIBI MCKNIGHT

Raised in Brownsville, TX by her European parents who moved here from Central America, Bibi grew up speaking English, Spanish, and German. She left Brownsville to attend the University of Texas in Austin where she met Dr. McKnight, her husband of 45 years. Bibi went on to attend the University of Texas School of Allied Health Sciences in Galveston, graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physical Therapy, and practiced as a physical therapist for 7 years at Baylor Hospital. Beginning in 1987 she worked as our bookkeeper doing payroll, accounts payable, and generally helping out. Bibi and Dr. McKnight have 4 children and 12 grandchildren that keep their calendars packed with fun. She has been with Dr. McKnight on every mission trip he has done for the past 29 years doing dentistry, construction, medical assisting, and translating. Bibi is an avid CrossFitter and enjoys hiking, kayaking, cooking, traveling, and being with family and friends.