Meet the Team

I am very proud of each of the members of my staff that make up my dental practice. They are talented, caring and willing to go out of their way to help patients have an excellent dental visit. They set us apart from others in the industry. I look forward to introducing each of them to you and to telling you a little more about myself.

Dr. Joseph Laudie

Dr. Laudie is a Kansas native and went to dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City. He went on to receive advanced training, including implant and IV sedation, while at the Ohio

State University School of Dentistry, graduating as one of the top residents. Dr. Laudie enjoys dentistry and helping his patients have a comfortable and enjoyable dental visit. He goes out of his way to make sure that his patients know he cares about them.

Dr. Laudie is a member of the American Dental Association, American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and the Academy of General Dentistry. He loves life-long learning and pursues continuing education to bring the latest that dentistry has to offer to his practice, team and patients. Dr. Laudie is pleased to be a certified provider of Invisalign orthodontics– the clear choice to braces.

Dr. Laudie is very involved in community service and outreach to bring dentistry to those who are less fortunate. He attends the Kansas Mission of Mercy Dental event every year, provides services locally, and goes to Honduras every two years to provide dentistry to those in need. Additionally, he and his team work with several local events to provide screenings, toothbrushes and toothpaste to children. Visit our community outreach page to see the latest projects Dr. Laudie has been involved with to bring care to those here in the state of Kansas and beyond.

When Dr. Laudie is not helping people improve their oral health, he enjoys spending time with his wife and four children. His wife, Tara, holds a bachelor’s degree in piano performance and plays the violin in the local Emporia Symphony. His children, Kaitlynn, Jonathan, Adalynn, and Breelynn are his pride and joys. Dr. Laudie also enjoys gardening, camping, biking, hiking, fishing and beekeeping. He is a member of the Emporia ham radio club and is also fluent in Spanish, having lived in Guatemala for 2 years.

Marnye has been in the dental field since 1996; she has been our dental assistant since 2000 and took over the front desk duties in 2010. Marnye is great with people and can get anyone to smile. She loves to make the dental office a friendly place to be. She has 2 children and 2 grandchildren.

Lyn has been in dentistry for over 22 years in Emporia. Lyn is active in the Emporia community by serving on two boards, Flint Hills Community Health Center and Emporia Rescue Mission. She wants to help patients understand their insurance plans and feel comfortable about their dental decisions. She was raised in the Emporia area and raised her four kids in Madison. Lyn is a gravel grinding endurance athlete. If she ins’t at Dr. Laudie’s office she is outdoors training, camping, kayaking, cycling, running, hiking, and spending time with friends and family.

Marisol has been in dentistry since 2011 in different capacities. She enjoys helping patients. She was born and raised in Emporia. She and her husband are raising three kids that keep them busy. As a family they love to camp, take trips, and watch football and baseball.

Alissa graduated with a degree in Dental Hygiene from Fort Scott Community College in 2008. She and her husband, DJ live in Garnett with their 2 kids, Payton and Oliver. In her free time, Alissa enjoys spending time with family and watching the Royals and the Chiefs.

Chandry graduated from Flint Hills Technical College with her Dental Hygiene degree in 2012. Her focus is to provide quality care with educating patients, on preventative dental care. Chandry grew up in Emporia and is happy to raise her daughter Chesney with her husband, Brandon. As a family they like to spend time outside, bike riding, and going to horse shows.

Karen has been a dental assistant since 1996. She enjoys all the different procedures we are able to offer to our patients and seeing the advancements that have been made in the field of dentistry. She has 3 children and a grandson. She enjoys going to auctions with her husband, camping with her son, shopping with her daughters, and just hanging out with her family

Jenny has been a dental assistant since 2008. She graduated from Flint Hills Technical College with a certificate in Dental Assisting. Jenny enjoys being a dental assistant so she can help patients get the best dental care they deserve. Jenny also makes it her goal to help patients overcome their fear of dentistry because she used to have dental anxiety. Jenny lives in Neosho Rapids, KS with her husband Tanner and her two kids Rhett and Cora. Jenny enjoys reading, scrap booking and spending time with her family.

Anthony was born and raised in a small town called “San Pedro” in Ecuador. When he was 11 years old, his father moved his mother and brother to the United States to give them a better life. Anthony attended Emporia High School, where he graduated with honors. He attended Flint Hills Technical College and received a degree in dental assisting. He loves helping people and making friends. He loves working alongside Dr. Laudie and the staff.

Tara has been a dental assistant for 15 years. She is happy and excited to join Dr. Laudie’s staff to  expand her learning and growth as a dental assistant. Tara is a mother of three amazing kids. Tara enjoys spending time with family and friends. Tara loves to cook, watch movies, shop, go to zoos and aquariums, and travel.

Sandra went to Flint Hills Technical College for Dental Assisting. She enjoys watching a patient gain confidence with a healthy beautiful smile, along with educating patients on improving their oral health. Sandra was born in Los Angeles, but was raised in Emporia. Outside of work, she has three children, enjoys working out to be healthy, and spending time with family and friends.