Amazing Team
Orthodontic Assistants &
Treatment Coordinators
Amber Fox
Orthodontic AssistantAmber F is an Orthodontic Assistant with Swihart Orthodontics. She started in February 2020 but has been in the dental field since 2012. One thing she loves about her job is that every patient has a different treatment plan, therefore, she’s never doing the same thing twice! She also loves working at a practice where her colleagues, and her patients, feel like family. She is always willing to learn with a smile on her face! You’ll more than likely hear her laugh all around the office; it’s contagious! Amber has been married to her firefighter husband since 2014, and they have a 4-year old son, Carter. She loves anything music-related (especially the Jonas Brothers) and spending time with her family, where she can play with her 3 rescue dogs and countless chickens.
Elena Keil
Orthodontic AssistantElena has been an Orthodontic Assistant for our team since 2015. Over the years she learned how to make clear retainers and now she is one of the technicians in charge of the laboratory cases. She really enjoys getting to know our patients and watching their confidence grow as their smiles change. She is very much a people person. Her positive attitude and her experience is a great asset to Swihart Orthodontics. She loves running, the outdoors, and anything that her children are involved in.
Amber Altizer
Orthodontic Assistant/Treatment CoordinatorAmber joined our team in 2017 with 17 years of orthodontic experience. She enjoys her job in the office as an Orthodontic Assistant and one of our Treatment Coordinators. Amber’s favorite part of working with us is the opportunity to get to know each patient throughout their time in treatment. She enjoys everything from putting them at ease at their first visit to celebrating with them when they see their new braces-free smile! When Amber is not in the office, you can find her spending time with her husband and 3 kids. One of her favorite things to do is kayaking on the water as a family.
Heidi Anderson
Orthodontic Assistant/Treatment CoordinatorHeidi is an Orthodontic Assistant and Treatment Coordinator. She began her career in orthodontics in 2011, where she fell in love with helping build beautiful new smiles. Heidi’s favorite part about her job is how fulfilling it is to watch patients grow through their treatment and gain confidence in themselves. Heidi has a very friendly personality that she brings with her to work each and every day. She is married to her high school sweetheart, and they have 2 beautiful girls. She loves to travel and see new things, spend time with family and friends, and is always up for spontaneous adventures.
Lakisha Powers
Orthodontic Assistant/Treatment CoordinatorLakisha has been a part of our team since 2005. She loves making patients and parents feel at ease at their appointments. In the office, you will find her singing, dancing or making patients laugh! Outside of the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, three children and her two grandkids. She enjoys cooking, fishing and traveling, but most of all, spending time with her family and friends.
Leighann Carpender
Orthodontic AssistantLeighann is a graduate of NHREC Dental Assisting program and joined our team in 2021, ready to pursue her dream of creating beautiful smiles. Leighann loves to make patients feel comfortable and relaxed during appointments, as well as making patients laugh. She loves seeing patients’ smiles change as they progress through treatment. When not in the office, you can find her spending time with her husband, playing softball or video games, and snuggling her pet hedgehog.
Front Office Team
Cindy Fowler
Patient Care CoordinatorCindy enjoys making our patients feel at home and making sure they have the best experience possible in our office. She has 26 years of invaluable orthodontic experience and can fulfill many roles in the office at a moment’s notice. When she’s not at work, Cindy enjoys her children and 7 grandkids and going to the mountains and the beach.
Esther Hill
Insurance AdministratorEsther is our Insurance Administrator. She brings 27 years of experience in orthodontic insurance filing. She is involved in continuing-education classes to maintain the knowledge necessary to file claims successfully. It is especially rewarding to her to assist Swihart Orthodonitic patients in maximizing their orthodontic insurance benefits. When not at work, she enjoys travelling, entertaining, and spending time with family and friends.
Jennifer Silcox
Financial CoordinatorJennifer is our Financial Coordinator. She is a people person and enjoys getting to know our patients and their families! The office team is like family to her and make her laugh every day. She is married, has two awesome children, and a sweet fur baby. They keep her busy with sports and music. She is most happy at the beach or boating with family and friends.