At Lashley Family Dentistry, the ‘family’ just keeps growing

Daughter Alex to join the practice this summer

Dr. Craig B. Lashley, D.D.S, and Dr. Rebecca L. Twietmeyer are in the business of making other people smile. But right now, they’re doing the smiling as another one of Dr. Lashley’s daughters prepares to join Lashley Family Dentistry.

In June of 2021, Sydney Lashley joined the practice as a dental hygienist. Now, the team at Lashley Family Dentistry is looking forward to this summer when Dr. Alexandra Seltenreich – Dr. Lash ley’s older daughter – joins the practice as a dentist.

Both daughters have been following in the family footsteps for some time. Kan sas State University has been the college of choice for the family, and Sydney and Alex are no exception.

“I went to Kansas State University for two years to complete my prerequisites, knowing that I wanted to pursue a career in dental hygiene,” said Sydney. She found a dental hygiene program in Manhattan, Kan., and got to spend two more years in the college town she had come to love.

“I graduated, moved back to Wichita, passed my boards, and quickly started working at Lashley Family Dentistry,” said Sydney. “As a hygienist, I am respon sible for understanding patients’ medical histories, assessing their oral health status by taking radiographs and periodontal charting, working with Dr. Lashley and Dr. Twietmeyer to determine the most effective treatment plan for each patient, thoroughly cleaning patients’ teeth, screening for oral pathologies, and giving individualized oral hygiene instructions.”

The path for Alex was just a little longer, but also started at K-State. From there, she entered the UMKC School of Dentistry (just like Drs. Lashley and Twietmeyer), and soon will be graduat ing, moving to Wichita with her hus band Mike, and joining the practice.

Alex and Mike were high school sweethearts, and got married right after Alex graduated from KSU. Mike trained in the HVAC field, and works for Trane Technologies in Kansas City. He’ll be able to transfer to Wichita after Alex graduates in May.

Lashley Family Dentistry is excited to announce the addition of Dr. Alex Seltenreich, daughter of Dr. Craig & Shawna Lashley. (All three pictured together bottom left)

Dr. Craig, Dr. Becky, and Dr. Alex are all proud graduates of Kansas state University and UMKC School of Dentistry.

Dr. Alex will be joining us in making smiles bright, starting July 2023.

Pictured bottom right: Sydney Lashley