Dental Clinic in Richardson, Texas
Our state-of-the-art facility is enhanced with the latest dental equipment and products. In addition to being an all-digital office, Orchid Family Dental provides Dental Services in Richardson Texas and many amenities that will guarantee a comfortable and stress-free environment. Our office has free high-speed WIFI for all your mobile devices and we even loan out IPADs for those looking to surf the web or use one of our many pre-loaded apps. We also provide minimal appointment wait times and a variety of refreshments including Keurig brewing systems for coffee & tea, snacks and bottled water. During appointments, the patient will have their own Flat-screen TV equipped with Netflix and personal bluetooth headphones. We pride ourselves with our excellent 5 Star reviews on various platforms including Google and Nextdoor. Dr. Jacob and her staff will go out of their way to make sure you have an exceptional experience so you will not hesitate the next time you have to see the dentist!
Meet the Orchid Family Dental Team
Tiffany Jacob, DDS
After years of working at many successful dental practices in the DFW Metroplex, Dr. Tiffany Jacob can finally plant her roots at ORCHID Family Dental! Her experience has taught her to perform dentistry the way it should be- relaxing, personable, affordable and with detail to achieving that perfect and healthy smile. Dr. Jacob believes in offering the best dental services possible by providing comprehensive dental care for all age groups. It is important for her to educate her patients on the importance of oral health using digital x-rays and intraoral images. She exceeds her required hours of continuing education every year in order to offer her patients the latest and most innovative advances in dentistry. Dr. Jacob prides herself in her work and believes in performing dentistry that lasts while offering an environment that is comfortable and pain free.
Born and raised in Texas, you will find Dr. Jacob friendly, kind, and genuine- someone that will always receive you with a smile. Dr. Jacob grew up in Houston then later attended high school in Reno, NV. She graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with her Biology and Chemistry degree before completing her Doctorate of Dental Surgery at Baylor College of Dentistry. In addition, Dr. Jacob obtained a Fellowship in Dental Implantology from the International Dental Implant Association.
Dr. Jacob proudly lives right here in Murphy with her husband, three children, and dog Jake and is involved in many church and community organizations in the local area. She is excited to finally fulfill her dream of serving her community by practicing safe, reliable, and comfortable dentistry. Dr. Jacob believes in creating lifelong trusting relationships with her patients and wants you to be a part of her dental family!
Professional Memberships:
- American Dental Association
- Academy of General Dentistry
- The Dallas Study Club™ (An Affiliate of the Seattle Study Club)
- North Texas Dental Society
- Texas Dental Association
- International Dental Implant Association
Nicole Hurley, Office Manager / Patient Care Coordinator
As our Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator, Nicole is the first person you’ll meet at Orchid Family Dental. She is a Registered Dental Assistant with many years of dental experience. Nicole is certified in Radiology, Nitrous Oxide and CPR. To stay updated in the field, Nicole is consistently working on Continuing Education courses. She loves to meet new people, and thrives for patient satisfaction. In her spare time, she likes to spend time outdoors with her family and actively gardens. She looks forward to meeting you!
Laura Maksim, Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH)
Laura graduated from Tyler Junior College with an Associates of Applied Science in 2005 and has experience in pediatrics and general dentistry. Before Laura became a dental hygienist, she had four years of experience as a dental assistant right out of high school. It is her goal as a clinician to help make her patients as comfortable and at ease during their appointments. Laura also cares about them personally and enjoys hearing stories about their work and family. But most importantly, the patient’s oral health is her top priority! Outside of the office, she is a wife to Joey (married in 2010) and a mom to daughter Anna (“AJ”) who was born in 2017 and son Elliott born in 2019. She loves hosting friends and family in her home, being outdoors, and playing softball or volleyball on coed teams with her husband.
Ivonne Gomez, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Ivonne is a registered dental assistant who had many years of practicing together with Dr. Jacob before she took over the Orchid office in 2014. Ivonne is one of Orchid’s lead dental assistants and she strives to excel in every aspect of the patient’s visit to the office. “Vonnie” is also certified in Radiology, Nitrous Oxide and CPR. In her free time she likes to spend time with her family and loves watching soccer. She also loves interacting with patients and helping them meet their oral goals.
Kelsey Brooke, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Kelsey is a Registered Dental Assistant who has many years of experience. Kelsey is certified in Radiology, Nitrous Oxide and CPR. To stay updated in the field, Kelsey is consistently working on Continuing Education courses. She is very bubbly and thrives for patient satisfaction. In her spare time she likes to spend time with her nieces and nephews and watch basketball. She loves people and helping educate them on the oral health.
Mariamma Phillip, Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)
Mariamma comes to Orchid with over 24 years of dental assisting experience. She has spent many years chairside with various dentists and hygienists and brings compassion and care to the patients she serves. She is always attentive to your needs and has the empathy to make even the most anxious patient at ease! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, reading (especially her Bible) and participating in Church functions.
Anil Jacob, Operations Manager
Anil is our Operations Manager and has been in the background for Orchid Family Dental since its inception. Anil has an Electrical Engineering bachelor’s degree and MBA from UT Dallas and has held management and leadership positions in his 20+ years in Corporate America. Anil is now supporting the office more regularly to help with patient satisfaction and other areas behind the scenes of the Practice including day to day business operations, interviews, and the overall functioning of the dental practice. In his free time, he enjoys watching and playing sports, coaching and spending time with his family.
