Leslie Brady
Leslie Brady is the Office Manager for River Valley Smile Center and has been with Dr. Liggett since 2012. She started in dentistry over 30 years ago and fell in love with the field of healthcare and has made it a lifelong career. Leslie studied business administration, business management, and computer programming at EOSC. She has been married to Alan for 24 years and they have 6 kids (“The Brady Bunch”), 8 grandkids, 3 dogs, and 6 horses! In her spare time, she loves spending time with the horses, camping, traveling, and reading, and she is a big country music fan (specifically George Strait)!
Shanna Douglas
Shanna Douglas is a Registered Dental Assistant who has been with Dr. Liggett since 2012. She has spent 24 years in the dental field and holds an Associate’s Degree. She is married to her husband Billy and they have one daughter. She enjoys swimming, going to concerts, and baking. In her free time, she also enjoys making beautiful hats.
Danielle Sadler
Danielle Sadler is a dedicated Registered Dental Hygienist who has been a valued member of the RVSC team since 2014. With a career in the dental field that began in 2004, Danielle brings over two decades of experience and compassionate care to her patients. A proud graduate of Van Buran High School, Danielle earned her Associate of Art degree in 2001, followed by an Associate of Applied Sciences in Dental Hygiene in 2004. Her commitment to patient education and preventive care has made her an integral part of the RVSC practice. Outside of work, she enjoys a full and active life with her husband, Chad. Together they have four children– one son, Kolton, and three daughters, Bailey, Gracie, and Ashton. In her free time, she loves spending time with her family, working on the farm, and riding horses.
Stacy Lockhart
Stacey (Nagy) Lockhart is a River Valley native and grew up in Alma, AR, graduating from Alma High in May of 1989. She obtained an Associate of Applied Science Degree in 1991 from Westark Community College (UAFS) and a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from UAMS in 1994. She has been married over 30 years to her husband, Tim, and they have one son, Ryan. She and her husband are members of First Baptist Fort Smith and are volunteer Sunday school teachers for the preschool department. In her free time, she enjoys reading (autobiography and political non-fiction), traveling, watching the Razorbacks and OKC Thunder, and playing with her 3 rescue dogs, Edgar, Dexter, and Leia.
Stacey has always worked in the River Valley area and joined River Valley Smile Center in 2012. Stacey loves being a member of RVSC because it is such a “close-knit” family environment. Her biggest enjoyment about being a dental hygienist is getting to meet members of the community, developing a “relationship” with her patients, and transforming patients to a healthy smile.
Heather Liggett
Heather Liggett grew up in Northeast Arkansas, attending Greene County Tech. Gymnastics was the first love of her life, training for twelve years, in Paragould, under coach Bill Grogan. In this sport, she gained valuable life skills, as well as, life-long relationships. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Biology from Arkansas State University and an associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene from UAFS. During her educational venture in Fort Smith, she met her amazing husband, Dr. Charlie Liggett. The two of them have two sweet and beautiful daughters, Emery and Piper. Heather enjoyed working, for eight years, for Dr. James Lee Jr., as a pediatric dental hygienist. She has joined Dr. Liggett in Jamaica 12 times doing free dental work and cleanings for those in need.
Drea Bonner
Drea has worked for RVSC since 2016 and is a Registered Dental Assistant. She has a background in general dentistry with 7 years of experience along with working in pediatric dentistry for 8 years. She graduated from North Eastern State University and got her RDA at the Green County School of Dental Assisting. She is married to Troy and has five children, Rylon, Logan, Brooks, Georgia Mae, and Bodhi. Her hobbies include watching football games, chasing chickens, and raising kids! She has a passion for dentistry, especially with children. She served on a dental missions trip in 2014 at Orphanage Emmanuel in Honduras with hopes of serving more in the future.
Sara Allen
Sara has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 15 years and 7 of those she has spent here at RVSC! While having worked most of her career in the Fort Smith area, Sara has enjoyed building new relationships with patients and co-workers at RVSC. She takes pride in her work and strives to provide gentle care for her patients in a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. Sara grew up in Fort Smith and earned her Associate’s Degree in Dental Hygiene from UAFS in 2002. She and her husband Nick have been married since 2003 and they have 8-year-old boy/girl twins. Sara loves the Lord and has been a member of Grand Avenue Baptist Church since she was a little girl. In her free time, Sara enjoys being an active member of the PTA, tackling DIY projects, spending time with friends, and traveling with her family.
Lynnett Lott
Lynnett is a 2010 graduate of the UAFS Dental Hygiene program and has worked with Dr. Johnson since 2012. She tells us she is married to the best man on earth, Daniel, who works at ArcBest. Together they have 3 wonderful children; Shannon, Rebecca, and Wyatt. Lynnett attends and volunteers at Community Bible Church in Fort Smith. She loves all sports – watching, coaching, playing, and outdoor activities but most of all she enjoys spending time with her family!
Lynnett tells us – “every day is a good day, just some are GREAT!”
Wanda "Lulu" Nolte
Wanda has been a Registered Dental Assistant with RVSC for three years and has worked in the dental field for 39 years. She has two grown children, Chris and Vickie, and four grandchildren, Maddie, Hunter, Rachel, and Leah. Her black cat, Rocky, is 14 years old. She enjoys singing, reading, and going for walks. When Lulu is not at CBC Fort Smith, she is spoiling the RVSC staff with her cooking and baked goodies.
Taylor Kannady
Taylor Kannady is our Insurance Coordinator who started working at RVSC in June of 2021. She is originally from Southern California but now resides in Greenwood, AR with her husband Dillan and their two sons Kayden and Kolson. Before working in the dental field, she did medical billing for 5 years. Her interests include going to concerts, traveling, watching/ going to OU football games (BOOMER SOONER), reading, and spending time with family and friends.
Debi Sloan
Debi started in the dental field over 20 years ago when she first became a Registered Dental Assistant. She knew she loved helping people prior to that when she became a first responder in her hometown in Oklahoma. Debi graduated from EOSC with an Associate’s degree in Computer Science. While in Oklahoma, she met and married her amazing husband Brian and they have enjoyed many ventures over the last 23 years. They have one beautiful daughter. Living by Bible principles and putting God and family first is very important to Debi. In her free time, she enjoys being outside especially gardening, raising chickens, kayaking, hiking, and riding bikes.
Diana Artero
Diana serves as the Hygiene Coordinator and joined our team in May 2023. While this is her first venture into the dental field, her prior experience includes working as an Assistant Manager for a financial company in her former residence of Oklahoma. Diana has been happily married for eight years and is the proud parent of an, almost two-year-old son who constantly keeps her on her toes. During her free time, Diana enjoys playing and watching soccer. She also enjoys spending quality time with her family.
Jasmine Cross
Jasmine Cross is a Registered Dental Assistant. She graduated from Northside High School and started at RVSC in 2023. Jasmine’s free time consists of being a “fur momma” to Clyde and Berkley. During this free time, she likes going shopping, going to car shows, fishing, and making a trip to 7Brew.
Angel Hartman
Angel Hartman has been a valued part of the River Valley Smile Center team since 2012. A Registered Dental Hygienist, Angel graduated from the University of Arkansas – Fort Smith in 2003 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. She worked full time in the field until 2009, when she welcomed her daughter, Elle. Since then, she has continued her passion for dental care on a part-time basis, balancing her work with time spent with her family.
Angel has been married to her husband, Greg, since July 1999. Outside of the office, she enjoys hiking, traveling, biking, entertaining, and making memories with friends and loved ones.
Quade Clay
Quade Clay is a Registered Dental Assistant at River Valley Smile Center, where she has been a valued team member since February 2025. With two years of dental experience, Quade brings both skill and a warm, caring presence to the office each day. Her passion for helping others extends beyond the clinic—she has served on two dental mission trips to Guatemala and is an active member of the Children’s Service League.
Quade is a proud mother of five, a devoted pet parent to a beloved “fur baby,” and even a “grand fur baby” too. She loves to travel, sightsee, dance, and support her children in all their activities.
Iris Hart
Iris Hart has served as the Hygiene Coordinator at River Valley Smile Center since October 2024. In her role, she helps manage scheduling and supports the hygiene team to ensure patients receive consistent, quality care.
She is married to her husband, David, and they have one son, Logan. In her free time, Iris enjoys reading, gardening, hiking, biking, exploring art and music, and watching classic films. She and her family enjoy a quiet, simple life filled with small adventures.
Dee Horton
Dee Horton serves as a Dental Assistant and Lab Technician at River Valley Smile Center, joining the team in May 2025. She brings with her a well-rounded background in healthcare, including three years of dental experience with Cherokee Nation in Oklahoma and a previous career as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Her hands-on skills and compassionate care make her a valuable asset to both the clinical and lab sides of the practice.
Originally from Grove, Oklahoma, Dee moved to Fort Smith in January and is thrilled to now call it home. She is the proud mom of two daughters and one son, and a loving grandmother to two grandsons and three granddaughters. In her free time, she enjoys camping, attending concerts, swimming, and spending time with her family.
Hailey Freeman
Hailey Freeman joined River Valley Smile Center in November 2023 and brings one and a half years of dental experience to the team. A graduate of Cedarville High School in 2022, Hailey is dedicated to growing her career in the dental field.
She is married to her husband, Taren, and together they have a puppy named Cooper. In her free time, Hailey enjoys reading, shopping, going to the gym, spending time with family and friends, and spoiling her pup.
Ashley Lott
Ashley Lott is a Registered Dental Hygienist at River Valley Smile Center and has been part of the team since March 2023. She brings 15 years of experience in the dental field and holds an Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene.
Outside of work, Ashley enjoys hiking, traveling, sewing, and spending time with her family.
Aletha Lensing
Aletha Lensing is a Registered Dental Hygienist who has been with River Valley Smile Center since 2020. With 10 years of experience in the dental field, including two years of teaching clinical hygiene, Aletha brings both practical expertise and academic insight to her role. She holds a Master’s degree in Communication, a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, and an Associate degree in Fitness Management. In 2024, she was awarded a Community Service Grant for her contributions to the field and her dedication to service.
Aletha is married and has three sons. In her free time, she enjoys camping, kayaking, reading, and staying involved in her community. She is actively involved with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace and serves as a board member for the Arkansas Family Alliance.
