Meet Our Team
Dr. Travis Tanaka, D.D.S.
Dentist
Dr. Travis Tanaka was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii on the island of Oahu. He left the islands for California to receive a Bachelor of Science degree at Santa Clara University. His studies eventually led him to the UMKC School of Dentistry for a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree where he participated in advanced studies programs. In his free time, Travis enjoys watching sports, trying to play golf, and experimenting with new recipes. Dr. Tanaka loves the Wichita community and prides himself on serving others with compassion and quality while spreading the Aloha spirit.
Mary
Front Desk Coordinator and Reception
Mary has enjoyed welcoming patients at the office for over 20 years. She is happy to answer your questions & wants to make your experience at our office a positive one. Mary has been married to her husband, Jeff, for over 30 years & they are blessed with 2 grown children. In her time off, she & her husband enjoy riding their motorcycle, trips with friends, hanging out with their kids & volunteering at church.
Becky
Front Desk Coordinator and Reception
Becky has been involved in many aspects of dentistry. She was a dental assistant since 1990 and joined Seneca Family Dentistry as the Front Desk Coordinator. She has two daughters ages 22 and 13. Becky enjoys spending her free time with her kids, attending their many activities. When she can, she enjoys reading, relaxing, and hanging out with her 4 cats.
Cindy
Front Desk Coordinator and Reception
Cindy graduated from Wichita Area Technical College in 2016 where she earned her Associate in Applied Science degree in Dental Assisting and became certified. She then proceeded to work in specialty offices for three years until joining our team in 2018 as a front desk coordinator. Cindy consistently provides assistance to patients and coworkers alike, helping all feel welcome and comfortable in our office as well as answering any questions regarding financial details, insurance or scheduling. At home, she is usually spending time with her husband or watching movies with her two sons.
Stephanie
Dental Assistant
Stephanie has been a dental assistant since 2014 and loves getting to know all of the patients and helping to create happy, healthy smiles! She is engaged to her fiance, Raul, and has three dogs. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family, running, and listening to music.
Shannon
Dental Assistant
Shannon has been an assistant for over 20 years and loves helping patients and making them feel comfortable in the dental chair. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her boyfriend, two daughters, grand babies, and fur babies. She also enjoys traveling, going to concerts, and being at the lake.
Tina
Dental Assistant
Marilyn
Dental Hygienist
Marilyn graduated from WSU School of Dental Hygiene and enjoys developing lasting relationships with her patients and educating them about their dental needs. Marilyn and her husband Carl have been blessed with five children. She enjoys gardening, quilting, crafts, and helping on the family farm.
Monica
Dental Hygienist
Monica has been practicing dental hygiene in the building since she graduated magna cum laude from Wichita State University in 1999. After advancing her degree in 2004, she spent 8 years teaching clinical dental hygiene. She prides herself on providing gentle, diligent, patient-centered care with a focus on evidence-based dentistry. In 2018 she was selected to be on the Colgate Oral Health Advisory Board. When she's not practicing or continuing her education in dentistry, she enjoys watching movies and cruising with her son.
Ruth
Dental Hygienist
Ruth graduated from WSU School of Dental Hygiene in May 2017 and is committed to providing the highest quality patient care to develop and maintain healthy smiles. Ruth is the youngest of seven siblings and grew up on a farm in rural Kansas. In her free time she enjoys spending time with her siblings and many nieces and nephews and playing the piano.
Mindy
Dental Hygienist
