Meet the Team

We want your smile to be beautiful, healthy, and long-lasting. Before you undergo treatment, we make sure that we fully understand your goals, so we can accomplish a beautiful smile that exceeds your expectations. Our staff will also thoroughly assess your oral health and give you important information on how you can practice good oral hygiene at home.

Ellen, Dental Hygienist
Ellen brings twenty-seven years of experience in general and periodontal hygiene to the practice. She is responsible for multiple areas of preventive care including periodontal therapy, sealants and patient education. Ellen graduated from the University of Michigan with a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association, the TDHA and the Sigma Phi Alpha Dental Hygiene Honor Society. When she is not working, she stays busy with her three teenage children and enjoys golf, bike rides and traveling. Ellen has been providing dental hygiene services for Dr. Pollard’s patients for over 17 years.

Karla, Dental Assistant
Karla graduated from Dental Careers of Dallas in 1987, and is very experienced with both chairside dental assisting, and front desk duties. She enjoys boating with her husband and three children, and scrapbooking at home. Karla is an active member of Rodgers Independent Baptist Church and a member of the PTA. She was also voted "Best Dental Assistant of 2000." Karla has been assisting Dr. Pollard chairside 13 years.

Sheila, Office Manager
Sheila has been in dentistry since 1989. She is responsible for ensuring our office runs as smoothly and efficiently as possible. She grew up in Garland and married her high school sweetheart. They enjoy snow skiing and camping, and have two kids: their son Tyler, who attends the University of North Texas, and their daughter, Taryn, who competes in barrel racing. During her leisure time, Sheila plays softball and enjoys watching her Texas Longhorns. Sheila has been taking care of practice management duties in the office for over 17 years.

Angie, Dental Hygienist
Angie graduated Cum Laude from Texas Women's University after attending Allen High School. Her mother was a dental assistant for 30 years, and Angie was interested in dentistry at a young age. In our office, she provides gum disease therapy, places dental sealants, and educates patients about oral healthcare and gum disease prevention. After hours, Angie enjoys movies, antiquing, cooking with her husband, Brian, and spending time with family and friends. Angie has been providing full-time dental hygiene services for our patients for five years.

Tracy, Clinical Assistant

As a Clinical Assistant with our practice, Tracy helps Dr. Pollard deliver quality care to each of our patients. During her time within the dental community, she’s had the good fortune of learning from many talented dentists and has volunteered in the past with Dentistry from the Heart, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing others with free dental care. She has also visited elementary schools to teach children about the importance of good oral hygiene.

When she’s not at the office, Tracy loves spending time with her friends and family. She is actively involved with her church and enjoys exercising at the gym and outdoor sports.

Mindi, Dental Hygienist

Mindi brings 22 years of experience and a background in preventive and periodontal therapy to her role as a dental hygienist. She earned her associates degree in Dental Hygiene from TCC and her bachelor’s degree in Management of Human Resources from Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma. From the fall of 2009 to the spring of 2010, she served as a clinical instructor in the Dental Hygiene department at TCC. Mindi looks forward every day to helping patients of all ages achieve their optimal oral health. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her family, playing tennis, and hanging with friends. She is also an active member of Legacy Church in Plano and volunteers in the youth program.

Experience Dental Excellence
At Dental Renaissance, we will strive to exceed your expectations on all fronts. Call Dental Renaissance today to schedule an appointment with Dr. Pollard or Dr. Patel. Our Plano dental office serves the DFW metroplex, including Plano, Allen, Richardson, and the surrounding areas.