Meet The Dental Team – Azle, TX

Jade, Dental Assistant

A Texas native, Jade completed her studies at South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in Corpus Christi. Since then, she has earned her certification in both nitrous oxide and CPR. After over five years in the field of dentistry, her favorite part of her job continues to be seeing the smile on each patient’s face after finishing their treatment. She and her husband recently bought their first home and welcomed their son, Bruce, in June of 2020. As a family, they love going to parks and watching all the DC and Marvel movies!

Here’s an interesting fact about Jade: she dyes her hair to match her scrubs!

Beth, Dental Assistant

Beth hails from Granbury originally and has been working in oral healthcare for well over a decade now. She studied at the Fort Worth Dental Assistant School. Today, she really enjoys being able to make a positive difference in people’s lives and seeing the happiness on their faces after treatment. At home, she and her husband have five kids between them, all of whom are involved in sports. When she has free time, her favorite hobbies include being outdoors and watching dad and the boys ride dirt bikes.

Here’s an interesting fact about Beth: she loves tattoos and has lots of them! In fact, she even did one of them herself.

 Danna, Dental Assistant

A Fort Worth native, Danna studied at Everest College and has been working in the dental field for over five years now. She loves being able to help each patient achieve their desired smile! Outside of work, she and her husband Adam have two sons named Nathan and Andrew, a daughter named Jalissa, and a dog named Mia. Her favorite interests include Friday Night Lights, listening to her oldest son Nathan play tenor saxophone for the Boswell Band of Gold, and baseball – lots and lots of baseball. In fact, both her son Andrew and her daughter play.

Here’s an interesting fact about Danna: with the amount of lipstick she owns, she could wear a different shade every single day for a year!

Chassady, Dental Assistant

A Fort Worth native, Chassady has been working in the dental field for eight years and is a Registered Dental Assistant who is also CPR certified. She completed her dental assisting education at the Academy of Dental Assisting and loves being able to help transform patients’ smiles while giving them renewed confidence in their everyday lives.

Outside of the dental office, Chassady stays busy with her three boys, who she says are her world and always keep her on her toes. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, watching movies, and spending quality time with her family.

Cara, Dental Hygienist

Cara studied dental hygiene at Tarrant County College and has been working in dentistry for over a decade now. She is also certified in laser dentistry. Her favorite part of this job is an easy answer – the patients! She loves cleaning teeth and educating others about the value of oral health, and building such good relationships over time makes the role very rewarding. Originally from Justin, she and her husband currently live in Weatherford. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling, hanging out with loved ones, hiking, camping, and relaxing outdoors.

Here’s an interesting fact about Cara: she has a tooth collection, which includes whale teeth, kangaroo teeth, dinosaur teeth, shark teeth, and more!

Jane, Dental Hygienist

Jane’s career in the dental field impressively spans over 25 years so far. She attended Indiana University for her education and has her Bachelor of Science in Dental Public Health. She loves being able to take such good care of patients every day! Originally from Fort Wayne, IN, she has two children at home. In her spare time, you can usually find her lounging at the beach, adventuring outdoors, or drinking red wine.

Here’s an interesting fact about Jane: her daughter is physically disabled, which has made her much more sensitive to the needs of patients with similar circumstances.

Christy, Dental Hygienist

Originally from Waxahachie, Christy attended the University of Texas at Arlington for her education and then studied dental hygiene at Collin College in McKinney. Today, her career in dentistry amazingly covers over 25 years! She loves getting to know each unique patient, putting them at ease, and helping them achieve a healthier mouth. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her spouse, her two grown sons, her two wonderful daughters-in-law, her amazing granddaughter, and her two dogs.

Melissa, Dental Hygienist

Melissa brings more than 23 years of dental experience to the Rubal Dentistry team, including 17 years as a dental hygienist. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Texas Woman’s University and is passionate about helping patients better understand their oral health. Her favorite part of dentistry is creating a comfortable, positive, and judgment-free environment where patients can build healthy habits and feel confident about their smiles.

Originally from Arlington, TX, Melissa is a proud mom of three boys and spends plenty of time cheering them on at their sporting events. When she isn’t at the dental office or on the sidelines, she enjoys traveling, spending time outdoors, and making memories with her family. She also owns a boutique in Weatherford!

Gloria, Dental Hygienist

Gloria has been working in the dental field for 30 years and joined our team one year ago. She studied at Phoenix College and the University of Texas at El Paso, earning an associate degree in dental studies as well as a bachelor’s degree in social work. Her favorite part of her job is caring for her patients and helping them achieve their best smiles.

Originally from Newport Beach, California, Gloria enjoys spending time with her husband and their Golden Retriever, Hank. Outside of the dental office, she loves cooking, baking, gardening, spending time with family, traveling, and visiting the beach.

Trace, Accounts Receivable

Trace brings an incredible 43 years of dental experience to the Rubal Dentistry team. She spent 30 years working as an Expanded Duties Registered Dental Assistant, which gave her a strong clinical background and the confidence to handle even the most complicated insurance claims. Today, she loves advocating for patients and making sure insurance companies pay their full portion whenever possible, helping keep patients’ out-of-pocket costs to a minimum. As Trace puts it, she’ll fight every claim! Originally from Lubbock, Trace attended the University of Phoenix. Outside of the dental office, she enjoys spending time with her three sons and nine grandchildren, as well as her three fur babies. She also works with a nonprofit animal rescue and loves gardening and canning everything she grows. Here’s an interesting fact about Trace: she considers herself a versatile problem-solver and is known for her tactical flexibility!