Meet The Staff

Stephanie Murray

Stephanie Murray

Office manager

Stephanie has been working in orthodontics since 2006. She has been employed with Smiles Ahead Orthodontics since April 2021. She is certified in CPR and holds a certificate in radiology for the state of MS. Her favorite thing about working at Smiles Ahead is meeting the new patients and building new friendships. Stephanie enjoys traveling, fishing, and hunting with her husband, and spending time with their grandchildren and family.

Samantha Owen

Samantha Owen

Orthodontic Assistant

Samantha graduated on the Dean's list from PRCC with an Associate's of Arts degree in May of 2021 and ADAA in November of 2021. She retains a certificate in CPR and Radiology for the state of MS. She has been employed at Smiles Ahead Orthodontics since March of 2022 and could not be happier. Her favorite thing about working at Smiles Ahead is getting to see all the bright and happy smiles when she removes the patient's braces and getting them ready for success with new retainers. She enjoys spending time with friends and family in her free time and being a dog mom to three rescues.

Katelyn Morgan

Katey Morgan

Orthodontic Assistant

Katey graduated from Petal High School in 2013 and ADAA in November of 2020. Orthodontics has always been a passion of Katey's and she is happily following her dreams. She ventured into general dentistry for a little while but found her way back to orthodontics. Her favorite thing about working at Smiles Ahead is helping people gain confidence in their smile and feeling rewarded when she sees how it transforms them. Katey has been married for 10 years and has three beautiful children. In her free time, Katey enjoys spending time outdoors or traveling with her family.

Anna Harper

Anna Harper

Orthodontic Assistant

Anna graduated from ADAA in March of 2022 and holds a certificate in CPR and Radiology for the state of MS. She has been employed with Smiles Ahead since June of 2022 and loves being a part of the team. Her favorite thing about working at Smiles Ahead is meeting all of the patients first hand when she seats them at their chair and takes their necessary x-rays. In her free time, Anna likes to mud ride with her boyfriend and babysit her nieces and nephews.

Taylor Phillips

Taylor Phillips

Orthodontic Assistant

Taylor graduated from Jones County Junior College in May 2022 with an Associates of Arts.  She also graduated from the ADAA in July 2022. Taylor is certified in CPR and Radiology.  She's been an employee of Smiles Ahead Orthodontics since July 2022 and is loving every second of it. Her favorite thing about working for Smiles Ahead Orthodontics is being able to see all the patients transform into beautiful smiles.  Taylor enjoys spending her free time traveling and hanging with her fiancé and 2 pets.

Heather Hicks

Heather Hicks

Orthodontic Assistant

Heather graduated from Dental Assistant Program from PRCC in 2018 as a certified Dental Assistant. She's been been working in Orthodontics for 5 years and she's CPR and radiology certified. Her favorite thing about working here is meeting and getting to know all the patients and getting to have conversations with them!