Meet The Team

Dr. Pedersen earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Biology from the University of Nebraska. She then went on to the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Lincoln, NE, where she graduated with her Doctorate of Dental Surgery. She is Board Certified and a member of the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association,the Fifth District Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the American Orthodontic Society. In her spare time, Dr. Pedersen enjoys spending time with her three children while biking, swimming, and discovering new adventures in the Kansas City metro area. She is also actively involved with her children's school, sports and musical activities.

Dr. Amanda Azan is from a small town in Missouri but earned her DDS from Texas A&M College of Dentistry in Dallas. She completed the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at UMKC, where she developed a passion for Esthetic Dentistry and a variety of surgical procedures. Dr. Azan is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes, and appreciates visiting various entertainment venues.

Becky has lived in the Overland Park area since 1980. She was an assistant for 9 years before going back to hygiene school. Becky graduated in 1987. She has 2 sons. Becky loves her career in dentistry because it's always changing, and she enjoys working with great patients!

Debi was born in Mexico, MO and went to high school in Sedalia, MO where she graduated in 1985. She has been a certified dental assistant since 1988. Debi has been living in the Kansas City area since 1992, where she began been working with UMKC School of Dentistry until joining the Love to Smile Team. She has 3 dogs named Chester, Cavity, and eMax. Debi enjoys camping, swimming, working out, cooking with her church, and spending time with family and friends. Debi just recently finished her first triathlon and a couple of 5k walks.

Vickie is originally from Breckenridge, MN. She graduated from the North Dakota State College of Science with a degree in Dental Hygiene in 1979. Vickie and her husband, Gordon have recently built their retirement home at Sugar Valley Lake. They both love to golf in their free time. Her passion is quilting and gardening when she is not in the dental office. Vickie feels very fortunate to love her profession and the people that she has been serving for the past 33 years.