Meet Our Admin & Business Development Team

Ashley Wojan

Marketing and Insurance Specialist

Ashley Wojan graduated in 1993 from the University of North Texas with a bachelor's degree in business administration. She served as President of Delta Sigma Pi Business Fraternity. Ashley utilized her marketing background by working in advertising. She was able to serve clients directly, thus gaining great interpersonal skills. Ashley’s depth of knowledge in dentistry is extensive. She led a periodontal office for five years as an office manager and followed that experience for the next 12 years at one of the finest restorative dental practices in North Texas. Ashley has a commitment to quality dentistry, and more importantly, to building quality relationships with both her patients and her team. She holds a Registered Dental Assistant license and has volunteered for many years with Texas Mission of Mercy and Dentistry from the Heart.

Ashley is proficient in all aspects of a dental office from the front office, to assisting, to business management and is knowledgeable about filing insurance and about working with insurance companies to achieve the maximum level of benefits. She is adept at troubleshooting and problem solving in order to help a practice succeed. Ashley lives in Prosper, Texas with her husband and her daughter.

Laurie Whitworth

Director of Marketing

Laurie Whitworth has worked with Dr. Roberts in both an administrative and creative capacity since 1988 and has been with VIPS since its inception.  Her responsibilities have grown with Dr. Roberts as his business has evolved over the years.  Those duties now include a variety of services, such as:  the designing of brochures, office forms, letterhead/business cards, fliers, newsletters, certificates, invitations, etc.; creative development assistance with ongoing special projects, such as website development, continuing education, and Seminars for Success; and, document composition and detailed proofreading of all company-related materials, including correspondence, legal agreements, contracts, emails, etc.

As VIPS Director of Marketing, Laurie has enjoyed coordinating and implementing her skills during the practice development portion for each of the VIPS team doctors.  Her job is mostly a “virtual” one, with the bulk of her work completed via email, text, and telephone from her home office.

 

Dena Rathbun

Business Development Specialist

Dena has worked in oral surgery for over 21 years, as an assistant, a financial coordinator, a marketer, and a practice administrator.  She has also worked in content and social media marketing for the past ten years, creating web content for dentists to use on their websites, blogs, and social accounts. Although fluent in every aspect of dental practice administration, she enjoys nurturing practice growth more than anything else.

Her successful track record with patient case acceptance and dental insurance claims troubleshooting makes her a valuable resource for both hosting offices and VIPS team doctors.  Dena offers support, training, and fresh ideas for our hosts and clients alike.