Shelly M. Galvin, DDS
Dr. Shelly Galvin graduated from the University of Missouri–Kansas City in 1990, and has been practicing in the area for the last 15 years. Each month she continues to learn more about the newest dentistry procedures to better meet the needs of her patients. Dr. Galvin also spent three years in the Navy stationed in Okinawa, Japan. In addition to her three kids, Dr. Galvin has three dogs and an Amazon parrot. When Dr. Galvin is not at Westwood Dental, she enjoys RV camping, volleyball, and cooking.
Meet Our Team
We love our dental team at Westwood Dental! They are always smiling and energetic, making patients feel at home and at ease with their treatments. They are here to schedule appointments and take care of any questions or concerns you have. We hope you will choose Dr. Shelly Galvin and Dr. Kritika Thomas for all your dental care needs today!
Jenny has been with our team since 2000, and she is a wonderful office manager! She is dedicated to her team and her patients, and she loves working in a practice where the patients are the top priority, and where there is great teamwork and dedication. Jenny strives for excellence in every aspect of her job, and she helps keep everything running smoothly. Jenny is married and has three children: two boys and one girl. In her free time, she loves to garden and landscape, travel, and spend time with her family.
Kelly has been with Westwood Dental for over 9 years. She received her dental hygiene bachelor’s degree from UMKC, and she has been a great asset to our practice over the years. Kelly takes care of the preventive aspect of each patient’s dental routine, and she teaches patients about their dental health. She loves working in an environment where everyone cares so much about each individual patient, and with a team that works together to give patients a great experience and great care. Kelly married Ryan in 2016, and they have two dogs and a cat. When she is not at work, Kelly loves to travel and do home improvement projects.
Kallie has been a part of our dental team since 2007, after she graduated from UMKC in 2006. She is licensed to practice dental hygiene in both Kansas and Missouri. Kallie loves working at Westwood Dental! She loves being able to see her great patients when they come in for their routine appointments. Over the years, Kallie has developed a great and trusting relationship with her patients, and she cares strongly for their overall health. After a patient comes in for their visit, Kallie likes to follow up with them from time to time and check in on them. Kallie is happily married and has a son who is three and a half.
Amy graduated from the school of dental hygiene at JCCC in 1996, and she joined our team in March 2017. She loves working at Westwood Dental because of the quality of the overall product and experience that we offer to our patients. For Amy, Westwood Dental is the first dental practice she has been where the dental hygiene department is top notch and professional, and where everyone is done as it should be. As a dental hygienist, Amy strives to provide her patients with sensitive, gentle care, especially for those who have dental phobias. She also shows children that being at the dentist does not have to be a negative experience. Amy has been married to her husband, Jason, for 20 years, and they have a 14-year-old son name Jayce. When she is not working, Amy loves making something out of nothing! She considers herself to be a repurposer and bargain shopper. Amy also loves to live her life to follow the quote, “Life is short…make it sweet!”
Brenda has been with Westwood Dental since September 2016. She graduated from the dental hygiene program at Johnson County Community College with an Associate of Science degree in dental hygiene in 1998. Brenda truly enjoys being a dental hygienist. She loves seeing the lightbulb turn on when she is talking to a patient about their oral health and everything finally clicks. Brenda feels that she has a great rapport with her patients, and she works hard to give her patients an excellent dental experience every time she sees them. Brenda loves being a part of the dental hygiene profession, and she feels very fortunate to be able to assist patients with not only their oral health but also their overall health. Brenda also loves how everyone on our team works together and works like a well-oiled machine. Each team member is friendly, respectful, helpful, and enthusiastic about dentistry.
Brenda has been married to her husband, Danny, for eighteen and a half years. In her free time, she truly loves spending it with her family and friends whenever she can. She enjoys listening to music, going to the movie theatre, and reading a variety of book genres. She also enjoys exercising several times a week.
Cindy joined our team in October 2016, but she worked in the medical field for 15 years prior to coming to Westwood Dental. As our front office coordinator, Cindy helps patients feel like they are #1! She tries to go above and beyond the normal coordinator duties because she enjoys helping patients, and she wants them to know that she is there to help satisfy their dental needs. Cindy has been married to her husband, Ben, for 21 years, and they have two daughters and one son. They also have two dogs and two cats. In her free time, Cindy loves watching her son play sports, listening to her daughter sing, and traveling
to Arkansas to visit her daughter in college.
Julie joined our team at Westwood Dental in September 2017, and she loves working with her co-workers! She enjoys working in an environment where everyone strives to leave their patients with a positive feeling. Julie is the type of person who always has a smile on her face, and she is very welcoming to any patient that arrives in our hygiene department. Julie is the proud mother of three adult boys, and she has a wonderful daughter-in-law. Outside of work, Julie loves to spend time outdoors. She lives on several acres, and she loves to mow and tend to her flowers. She also enjoys playing tennis and walking.
Rue has been with Westwood Dental since 2010. To her, this practice is not just a dental office. Instead, it is a home-like area where patients are like family, and where everyone works together to provide the best care possible. Rue always gives 100% of her effort to make sure every patient is happy and gets the best care. Rue also wears a toolbelt to work because she can fix anything and everything! When she is not working, Rue enjoys playing co-ed softball and hanging out with her friends and family.
Kristie initially joined our team in 2001, and she has made some of her best friends while working at Westwood Dental. She loves the fun atmosphere, and she is versatile and able to help in various areas of the practice. Kristie often helps with patient treatments, as well as office administration. Kristie has been married to her husband, Chris, for 16 years, and she has an 11-year-old son, Jake, and a 7-year-old daughter, Jacey. When she is not at work, Kristie enjoys going to the lake, beach, and mountains. She loves spending time with her family and friends, and being outdoors!
Marina joined Westwood Dental in early 2017. She received her bachelor’s degree in Latin American studies with a minor in Spanish in 2013, and she also received her dental assisting certificate in 2016. Marina loves working at Westwood Dental because she loves the people, and she tries to be helpful in any way she can. Marina enjoys being with her family, which consists of her parents, Paul and Mary, and her two sisters, Olivia and Natalie. In her free time, Marina enjoys Spanish, reading, and tutoring others.
