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.

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.

Steffany is a graduate of Pittsburg State University. She lives on a farm south of Kansas City, where her family trains race horses. Steffany enjoys spending time with her husband and two children. When her family is not racing they enjoy going to the lake. Steffany and her husband share the dream of being the next Kentucky Derby winner.

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!

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.

Myra was born in Durango, Mexico and is a graduate of Concorde Career College. She loves listening to a variety of music, and spending time with family and friends. She enjoys playing sports, watching movies, and meeting new people. She is always looking for new activities to try.