Our Team

Our dedicated team of hygienists, dental assistants and business office personnel uses leading-edge technology to treat your teeth, gums and mouth. We also use some old-fashioned friendliness to make your dental experience as pleasant as possible. We really know what we are doing, and you can feel assured you are in good hands.

Craig C. Hine, DDS

Before Dr. Hine graduated from dental school at the UMKC School of Dentistry at the University of Missouri, Kansas City in 1995, he worked as a dental lab technician for a decade, specializing in crowns and bridges. This was a wonderful background for an up-and-coming dentist because it prepared him for an area in dentistry that is delicate and complicated. For you, the patient, this means you could not be in more capable hands if you need a crown, bridge or denture. Dr. Hine knows how to get it right the first time.

He focuses on function in oral health first, and secondly on esthetics. More than one patient has heard him say, "I like to give a bite like Rin-Tin-Tin and a smile like Clark Gable." This means he works to get a patient's bite solid first, and then he works on making a patient's smile beautiful. He still sees some of his grandfather's patients who have high expectations of him. As far as he is concerned, he has very big shoes to fill.

Many of his patients also know Dr. Hine is a drummer in a jazz band in Muskogee, Oklahoma. When no one is around, Dr. Hine is practicing upstairs in his studio, getting ready for an upcoming performance.

Kay Zaleski: Office Assistant

Kay has eight years of experience in the dental field and is an office assistant for our team. She takes care of your insurance forms, making sure you get the proper reimbursement from your insurance company. When Kay is relaxing, she loves to read, make crafts and play billiards.

Kelly Compton: Dental Hygiene Coordinator

Kelly, our dental hygiene coordinator, is the newest member of our team. When she is not working in our practice, Kelly loves to spend time with her family and friends. During the summer months, she enjoys hanging-out at the lake.

Renee Crawford: Orthodontic and Dental Assistant

Renee is well-versed in the field of dentistry: she has been a dental assistant for 11 years, an orthodontic assistant for nine years, and with our team for eight years. Renee specializes in a number of different areas such as CPR, coronal polishing, radiation, and nitrous oxide. In addition, she has received her Invisalign Certification, attended the Extreme Makeover course at Las Vegas Institute, and participated in the Maxillo Facial Orthopedics and Orthodontics Program. She is a member of the American Dental Assistants’ Association. When Renee is not making smiles beautiful, she likes spending time with her family and friends.

Wendy Lee Smith: Dental Assistant

Wendy is one of our dental assistants. She has over 6 years experience, and specializes in coronal polishing, CPR, and radiology. In her free time, Wendy enjoys working out, shopping, and lifting weights. She also enjoys relaxing at the lake in her boat and catching some rays in the summer.

Keri Robinson: Dental Hygienist

Keri is one of our dental hygienists. She received her Bachelor's degree from the University Of Oklahoma College Of Dentistry in Dental Hygiene. Over the years, Keri has been recognized for her numerous achievements by receiving the Hu-Friedy Golden Sealer Award, and becoming a member of Sigma Phi Epsilon for her GPA. She is certified in local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, radiation, sealants, and coronal polishing. In her free time, Keri takes enjoyment in hanging out with her friends and family, working out, and going to the lake to fish with friends.

Kellie J Etchison: Office Manager

With over 17 years of experience in the dental industry, Kellie has had the opportunity to study in all areas. She is certified in radiation safety, coronal polishing, topical fluoride, and CPR. Kellie was born and raised in Muskogee and is married to Kevin, a Muskogee firefighter. She and her husband have two children. Taylor, 14, has a passion for skateboarding. Aubrey, 11, loves cheerleading, dance, performing in theatre, and singing. Kellie is a 4th year member of Service League of Muskogee which focuses on community service. While off the clock, Kelly likes to watch sports, travel, camp, read, and is involved in children’s activities. She is also self-admittedly addicted to shopping.

Linda S. Brown: Bookkeeper

Linda has spent the last fifteen years in the accounting field, ranging from hospital setting to commercial farm seed to roofing. Settling back into the healthcare industry has very rewarding. She was born and raised in Arizona. With a yearning for shades of green (not often seen in the desert), she and her husband migrated to Kansas in 1981 and on to Oklahoma in 1998.

Over the years, Linda and her husband have been content in raising four-legged “children.” (They don’t talk back too much, and I always know where they are!) The newest addition to the gang is a 3 lb. teacup yorkie.She is so spoiled that the new boat is named after her. Leisure time is spent gardening, camping, boating, and making all kinds of crafts. Linda looks forward to the day when she can retire and spend more time doing the fun things.