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Team Members

Yu Ting Wang, DDS, FAGD

Yu Ting Wang, DDS, FAGD

Owner Dentist

Dr. Yu Ting Wang was born and raised in Taiwan and Myanmar. She graduated from The University of Buffalo Dental School in New York. Her extensive experience and pursuit of continuing education, allow her to stay up to date with the latest treatment and advances in Orthopedic/Orthodontics, Craniosacral Therapy, TMJ therapy, and more. She continues to seek continuing education, and learn more about dentistry.
Her dental interests primarily include holistic dentistry, and how the mouth can be a gateway to the body’s overall health. Her family’s holistic-style upbringing has deeply influenced her to her current path, including avoiding harmful chemicals, recycling, and usage of natural products. Dr. Wang also takes a personalized approach to dentistry: Open conversations, meaningful discussions, and listening to the needs and goals of patients are her priorities.

Ashley Cotten, RDH

Ashley Cotten, RDH

Hygienist

Ashley has worked in the dental field since she was 16 years old! She continued to work as a dental assistant and front office staff member as she attended Dental Hygiene school. Ashley completed her Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene, graduating 2nd in her class from Baylor College of Dentistry in 2006. She has been in private practice ever since. One of her favorite things about her career is building lifelong relationships with her patients. She is able to help them in all areas of nutrition and oral health.

In 2020, she decided to expand her knowledge and started training as a Myofunctional Therapist. Ashley has always had a passion for addressing root causes of all health concerns and specializing in myofunctional therapy helps patients that struggle with tongue tie restrictions, sleep disturbances, TMJ discomfort and plenty more.

When she is not providing care to patients, Ashley enjoys spending time with her husband and 3 daughters, usually at games or practices! In her spare time, she owns and operates an organic mobile coffee company based in Celina, Texas with her sisters

Haley Morris, RDA

Haley Morris, RDA

Lead Dental Assistant

Haley became a part of our Natural Focus Team in 2020 working at the front desk. With a natural inclination to learn and develop her skills she earned her registered dental license. Haley enjoys working with our patients and making them smile. She is an integral member of our team because she can help with both administrative and clinical tasks. In her free time her two beautiful children keep her busy as well as her dog, Cleo. She also enjoys working out, trying new restaurants and shopping.

Amanda Burkett

Amanda Burkett

Office Admin Assistant

Amanda comes to our office with technical skills and knowledge from her background as a radiologic technologist. She graduated with a Bachelor's Degree at LSU. Amanda will be the friendly face when you walk into Natural Focus Dental. She is married and a happy "boy mom" to two boys. She enjoys scrapbooking and traveling in her free time.

Yi Chen DMD

Yi Chen DMD

Dentist

Dr. Chen was born and raised in Chengdu, China. She graduated Summa Cum Laude from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She also had 2-year advanced training in Orthodontics. Her knowledge and experience in general dentistry, together with her background in orthodontics, help her gain a comprehensive understanding of oral health.

She enjoys building long-lasting relationships with patients. She always takes families' individual values into consideration and help them make informed decisions with any treatment. She is committed to continuing education and lifelong learning. She joined Academy of General Dentistry and is on her journey to pursue fellowship and mastership.

Tonya Velazquez, RDH

Tonya Velazquez, RDH

Dental Hygienist

Tonya was born and raised in Fort Worth, Texas. She graduated from Texas A&M Caruth School of Dental Hygiene in 2013 receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. She also attended Collin College receiving her Associate’s degree in business. Tonya enjoys working with both children and adults providing individualized treatment for everyone. She admires delivering a beautiful smile to each and every of her patients through detail-oriented and thorough hygiene treatment as well as providing individualized oral hygiene recommendations. Learning is her passion and she is currently seeking to obtain her myofunctional therapy certification.

On her spare time she enjoys spending time with her two boys and husband. Traveling, bible study, accounting, playing board games, jogging, and completing carpentry and DIY projects are some of the main activities you’ll see her at her best when she’s not at work.

Delfi Mercedes, RDA

Delfi Mercedes, RDA

Dental Assistant

Delfi has been a registered dental assistant since 2017. She also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and an Associates Degree in Education. Delfi enjoys providing extraordinary care for our patients and making them smile. She is a self proclaimed "foodie" and enjoys traveling. She recently got married in May 2023 in Granada, Spain and is enjoying life as a newlywed.

Sharese Polite, RDH

Sharese Polite, RDH

Hygienist

Sharese graduated with her Bachelors of Science degree in dental hygiene from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences. It is important to Sharese that she establishes a connection with each and every single patient so that everyone feels at ease. Sharese has experience in providing complete preventive and periodontal therapy to patients of a variety of ages and periodontal classifications, including pediatric, medically compromised and special needs patients. Sharese moved to Texas in the fall of 2018. When she’s not working, she travels back to her small hometown in Southwest Arkansas. Sharese enjoys spending time with her family and her friends, traveling, shopping, watching the New Orleans Saints, being outdoors, fishing, and riding four wheelers.

Faith Coker, RDA

Faith Coker, RDA

Office Manager

Faith was born and raised here in DFW. She completed her dental assistant training in 2013 and continues to expand her dental knowledge and experience actively since then. She was the first employee at this practice, and she is very excited to have been on this journey with Dr. Wang and her amazing patients. She will be happy to answer any questions you have! Outside of her dental home, she greatly enjoys reading, watching movies, hiking, walking her mini aussie, and spending time with her husband and their three children.

Carolina O, RDA

Carolina O, RDA

Office Admin Assistant

Carolina is often the sweet voice you will hear when you call us! She has seven years of dental experience, working both as an RDA and front office team member. She is passionate about all things dental, and enjoys making patient experiences both cheery and comfortable. Carolina enjoys spending her free time with her three year old son, reading, dancing and traveling.

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