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Cara, Dr. Bussa, Karen
Shawna, Cathy, Diane, Melissa
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Karen
Clinic Coordinator |
Duties: I assist Dr. Bussa with orthodontic
procedures, pouring and trimming models, and a lot more!
Have worked in orthodontics
since 1980
Have worked with Dr. Bussa since 1980
Favorite thing about orthodontics: Watching people's attitudes change as their teeth straighten.
Favorite thing
about working with Dr. Bussa: He truly cares about his patients and the knowledge
of his profession.
Favorite thing about my job: I like that I am not doing
the same thing all the time, and that I get to meet all kinds of new people.
Native
of Houston, TX and has lived in Katy since 1989
Hobbies: Gardening, Cross
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Melissa
Patient Coordinator |
Duties: I do anything I can do to
help the office run efficiently!
Have worked in orthodontics since 2000
Have
worked with Dr. Bussa since 2005
Favorite thing about orthodontics: I love
seeing the confidence that builds with a beautiful smile.
Favorite thing
about working with Dr. Bussa: He is very knowledgeable and compassionate
about his work and his patients.
Favorite thing about my job: I love all
the people I work with and meeting all the many new faces in Katy.
Native
of Houston, TX and has lived in Katy since 2003
Hobbies: I am a Master Gardener
through Fort Bend County Extension Office. I love watching movies, going
to Astros games, and playing with my 3 dogs! Travel is high on my list too!
I enjoy watching my daughters play soccer and softball.
Additional Information: Someday my husband and I plan to retire and travel the US visiting all the
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Diane
Financial Coordinator |
Duties: I manage patients’ insurance,
schedule appointments, and perform various business tasks at the front desk.
Have
worked in orthodontics since 1987
Have worked with Dr. Bussa since 1987
Favorite
thing about orthodontics: I love seeing a patient's self esteem improving
with orthodontic treatment.
Favorite thing about working with Dr. Bussa: He has a high standard of excellence in orthodontic education and practice.
Favorite
thing about my job: I enjoy getting to know our patients and working with
a good team.
Native of Houston, TX
Hobbies: Family activities |
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Shawna
Orthodontic Assistant |
Duties: I assist the Doctor with
all orthodontic procedures.
Have worked in orthodontics since 2003
Have worked
with Dr. Bussa since 2006
Favorite thing about orthodontics: I like seeing
how orthodontics can change a person’s physical looks and outlook
on life.
Favorite thing about working with Dr. Bussa: He likes to teach,
and I like to learn. He is also funny, and kind. He truly cares about people.
Favorite
thing about my job: Seeing the patients every month and seeing their progress
and how excited they are about the changes.
Native of Houston
Hobbies: Singing,
and spending time with my husband, kids, family, and friends. I also enjoy
church activities, reading, and learning. |
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Beverly
Orthodontic Assistant |
Duties: I assist
Dr. Bussa with orthodontic procedures. I also take x-rays, photographs,
and impressions
of patients' mouths which Dr. Bussa analyzes when developing treatment
plans for his patients.
Favorite thing about orthodontics: I love to see the changes in the patients'
smiles as their teeth become straighter.
Favorite thing about working with Dr. Bussa: The patience and care he
has for his staff and patients.
Favorite thing about my job: I enjoy getting to know the patients and
my co-workers.
Native of: Henderson (East Texas) residing in Houston area for 12 years
now.
Hobbies: Crocheting, sewing, raising parrots, loving animals |
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Cara
Director of Marketing |
Duties: I design marketing materials
and assist in public relations tasks.
Have worked with Dr. Bussa since
2003
Favorite thing about working with Dr. Bussa: I like getting to know
my dad as an accomplished orthodontist and a well respected professional.
Favorite
thing about my job: I get to exercise my creativity, write, and help
patients get to know Parkway Orthodontics
Native of Houston, TX
Hobbies: Painting,
sculpting, home remodeling, reading, playing with our labrador, grilling
out at mom and dads house.
Additional Information: I designed our logo
and I have a painting up in the office art exhibit! |
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Cathy
Office Assistant |
Duties: I am Dr. Bussa's wife,
and I help him with various office tasks ranging from record keeping and
writing pay checks to decorating the office and interviewing potential
staff members.
Favorite thing about working with Dr. Bussa: I like helping him to focus
on the things he does best, such as caring for his patients and straightening
teeth!
Favorite thing about my job: Which job? I am currently
the Head of the Art department at St. Francis Episcopal Day School,
an artist, and
a staff member at Parkway Orthodontics. But my favorite thing about
working at Parkway Orthodontics is seeing my husband succeed at something
he loves
doing...and chatting with Karen, Diane, Melissa, Beverly, and Shawna!
Native
Texan
Hobbies: Painting with friends, sculpting, reading, visiting
my daughters
Additional Information: I have some works up in the office
art exhibit!
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