Meet Our Doctors

Dr. Jill Sentlingar

Raised in Santa Clarita, California, Dr. Sentlingar moved to Texas to attend Baylor University. While at Baylor, Dr. Sentlingar met her husband, Pat, a McKinney native, and began to adapt to the Texas way of life. Dr. Sentlingar earned her doctoral degree at Baylor College of Dentistry in downtown Dallas.

While attending Baylor, she developed a love for family dentistry because of the variety of challenges and rewards it brings. Dr. Sentlingar graduated first in her class, earning both the Gold Medal and Alpha Omega Scholar Awards.

Dr. Sentlingar’s professional afflitations include the American Dental Association, The Academy of General Dentistry and the AES. Dr. Sentlingar was invited to be a member of the Piper-McKee Study Club in 2013 which focuses on advanced diagnosis and treatment of TMJ disorders and facial pain. She studied with Dr. Piper and Dr. McKee for over 7 years and brings this knowledge into her every day practice. Dr. Sentlingar’s professional recognitions include: Gold Medal for First Scholastic Honors at Baylor College of Dentistry, Alpha Omega Scholastic Award, the Eleanor Bushee Senior Woman Dental Student Award, The Academy of Oral Medicine Award, The Texas Academy of General Dentistry Award, The Organization of Teachers of Oral Diagnosis Award, and selection into the Odontological Honors Society, Omicron Kappa Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa. She is also certified by the World Clinical Laser Institute in the use of the Waterlase MD and the EZLase diode lasers.

In 2019, Dr. Sentlingar received her Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry which requires 500+ hours of continuing education and passing the Fellowship Exam. Only 6% of general dentists ever complete the requirements to receive this prestigious award! Dr. Sentlingar has been invited to share her knowledge of TMJ disorders and iCAT (3D) imaging at multiple dental meetings. She loves sharing her knowledge and helping advance the field of dentistry.

Dr. Sentlingar, most commonly known as Dr. Jill, is the proud mom of her two boys and wife of her Baylor Sweetheart, Pat. The Sentlingar family loves watching sports, especially the Baylor Bears and Dr Jill love spending her free time attending her boy’s sporting events. Dr Jill’s individual passions include bread making, Pilates, snuggling with her Scottish Terriers and working her way to 2023 miles a year on the Peloton bike. If you’re part of the Peloton community, you can follow her at #Scottiedogmom. On the weekends, Dr. Jill and her family enjoy worshiping and serving with Hope Fellowship. If you are looking for Dr. Jill at Hope, you’ll probably find her on the floor laughing and playing in the Walkers room. Dr Jill has and always will love toddlers! The Sentlingar family has been a part of the Prosper community since 2004. Dr Jill loves being a part of the overwhelming Prosper growth and is proud to have a family business in such a family-oriented community!

Dr. Cara Kessler

Dr. Cara Kessler is a native Texan, born and raised in Bedford. She graduated from L.D. Bell High School in 2003, and then studied at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. She continued to further her education when she attended Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas for her Master’s in Biomedical Sciences, focusing on TMJ research. Thereafter, she continued at Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas for her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. She was highly involved in research throughout her time in dental school, and even earned the prestigious Hinman Dental Society Student Research Award as well as an AADR Student Research Fellowship Travel Grant Award. She was also asked to participate in the AADR NSRG DENTSPLY/Caulk Competition. She was a member of the prestigious Odontological Honor Society and graduated with honors on the cumulative Dean’s List from Baylor College of Dentistry.

Dr. Cara is a member of the American Dental Association, the Texas Dental Association, the North Texas Dental Society, The Academy of General Dentistry, and Spear Education. She enjoys staying up-to-date with current topics in dentistry by participating in multiple continuing education meetings throughout the country. She is particularly passionate about how the airway and sleep-disordered breathing impacts oral health, craniofacial development in children, and the risk of developing obstructive sleep apnea. She is certified by the World Clinical Laser Institute in the use of the Waterlase iPlus hard tissue laser and the Gemini diode laser and certified to place Implant Direct implants. Dr. Cara also enjoys donating her time to help patients in need by volunteering at Watermark Urgent Care in Dallas extracting teeth for the under-insured or un-insured population.

Dr. Cara spends most of her time outside of work with her kids and enjoys spending time watching college football. Sic em bears! She loves to try new restaurants, travel, go camping and enjoys treating her kids to all of life’s adventures! She spends a lot of time at her church, CityBridge Community Church in Plano.

Meet Our Caring Team

Lorrie

Scheduling Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant

Lorrie is one of the first people you meet upon your arrival at Prosper Family Dentistry. Her cheerfulness is contagious, and she will put a smile on your face before you even sit down. When Lorrie joined the practice in April of 2009, she brought with her over 25 years of experience in the dental field. She is a registered dental assistant and CPR certified. Lorrie and her husband David have four children, 3 grandsons and 7 granddaughters. She enjoys spending time with her family and helping others.

Staci

Registered Dental Hygienist

Staci is outgoing and caring. She strives to provide gentle, patient specific treatment that our patients genuinely appreciate. Staci received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from Baylor College of Dentistry in 1998. She is certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, CPR, and sealant application, as well as laser therapy for the treatment of periodontal pockets. She initiated the Prosper Family Dentistry hygiene team in February 2005. Her oldest son is active in the 82nd Airborne in the army where he is a medic and has completed paramedic school. Her middle son plays baseball in college and youngest son plays football in college. Staci and her husband are now empty nesters and enjoy traveling to see their boys pursue their careers.

Vanessa

Registered Dental Hygienist

Vanessa was a dentist in Peru for 3 years before moving to the United States 6 years ago, where she chose to transition to dental hygiene. Vanessa earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene degree from West Coast University in 2021. She graduated on the Dean’s List with the highest academic recognition “Summa Cum Laude”. She enjoys making her patients feel relaxed and comfortable with a gentle, but thorough cleaning. Her main goal is to help patients achieve and maintain good oral health. Vanessa lives in Little Elm with her husband David and her dog Penelope. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, pilates, and cooking Peruvian food.

Kelly

Financial Coordinator

Kelly is the financial coordinator here at Prosper Family Dentistry. She handles both insurance and billing for our office. Kelly joined the team in 2019 after moving to Texas from Alamogordo, New Mexico. She brings 20 years of dental knowledge, ranging from the business side to the clinical side of the dental practice. Kelly started her dental career in the front office and worked her way to a registered dental assistant. She has now had her RDA license for over 10 years. Although she is not currently assisting the doctors in the clinic rest assured she knows all the ins and outs of the insurance and billing aspects. Outside of the office Kelly enjoys her very large family. She is married with 5 children, 2 horses, 1 pig, 2 dogs, a few stray barn cats and can now top it off with the newest addition of a beta fish. She thrives in chaos and can multitask with the best. In her free time you may catch her taking a quick nap.

Kadi

Hygiene Coordinator, Registered Dental Assistant

Kadi Jo was born and raised in Whitesboro, Texas. She is one of our many talented patient coordinators and clinical assistants. Her cheerful voice may be one of the first you hear when calling our office to schedule an appointment or pass information to the clinical staff. As a registered Dental Assistant, she is certified in nitrous oxide monitoring, x-rays, CPR, and coronal polishing. Kadi is organized and likes to keep moving! When she is not at the front desk, she may be found whirling around in the clinic assisting and organizing to her heart’s desire. Kadi Jo has been in dentistry since 2013 with a background in orthodontics and pediatric dentistry, she has a real heart for working with children. At home, Kadi Jo loves to be outdoors spending time with her energetic children, Pazley, Tatum, Briar, and her Fiancé, Cody. Kadi loves to hunt, fish, hike, and adventure in ATV's.

Our Dental Philosophy

Experience the Difference

Thorough Evaluations

What's our number one goal? To keep you out of the dental chair. We believe that every person has dental risks, and it is our job determine those risks and catch any problems before they start! To make that possible, we provide 3D imaging and comprehensive evaluations for both children and adults. We don't just look at your teeth; we look at your comprehensive oral health and wellness. In children, we look at their growth and development, in addition to their dental health, so we can evaluate every risk that could lead to a potential problem. You won't find another team around that is as thorough, detailed or focused on your lasting oral health and wellness.
Patient Education & Involvement

Not only will we give you the most thorough evaluation and plan for your dental care, but we'll always do it in a way that allows you to feel loved, confident and comfortable with your care. We will engage you in the decision-making process so you can understand the risks and benefits of all your treatment options. We will provide clear explanations and answer any questions you might have. You will be fully educated and deeply involved every step of the way.
Personal Relationships

We are different from a "drill and fill" type of dental practice. We are a relationship-based practice that does exceptional dentistry. We know our patients by name and greet them personally when they walk through our doors. It's not uncommon to find any one of our team members sitting in the lobby visiting with a patient or family member before or after an appointment. We care about our patients on a personal level and always keep each patient's best interest at heart.
Knowledgeable Team

Not only is our team passionate about providing exceptional patient care, we are passionate about delivering high-quality work. We never settle for anything but our very best in every treatment and service we provide. Our team is compassionate, competent, knowledgeable and professional. We have invested hundreds of hours in continuing education courses and are always looking for a better way to accomplish each task. You will be in expert hands with our team.
Warm, Inviting Environment

We understand that it can be difficult for some to come to the dentist. Because of this, we go out of our way to make your experience feel like you're simply received dental care at home! The ambiance we've created here, between our decor, lighting, aroma and music, is truly home-like. Plus, we've got a genuinely compassionate team that knows you by name and is focused on you. These are just a few of the many ways we make your experience one to look forward to.
State-of-the-Art Technology

At Prosper Family Dentistry, we use some of the most state-of-the-art technology because it helps with more accurate diagnosis, gentler care and faster recovery for you. Our technologies include a 3D iCAT cone beam scanner, Trios digital impressions, CariVu radiation free cavity detection, Waterlase laser dentistry, Camlog and Implant Direct implant placement, digital imaging and intraoral cameras, to name a few. We will continue to invest with your needs in mind.