A Team Dedicated to Excellence in Dental Care

Meet the Doctors

Dr. Robin is a graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry. She attended KU for her undergraduate degree in Cellular Biology. She has been providing dental health care for 20 years, beginning in Wichita, Kansas where her father, Mark Huenergardt, has practiced dentistry for over 30 years.
Dr. Robin enjoys treating patients of all ages, with a special focus on cosmetic dentistry such as braces for children and adults, Invisalign, veneers and botox & fillers. Dr. Robin has achieved her Fellowship through the Academy of General Dentistry in 2018.
Dr. Robin and Dr. Matt met in dental school and were married June 23rd, 2012 and moved to Smithville in 2013. They have maintained active roles in the communities of Plattsburg, Smithville, and Weston. Their daughter, Kennedy started Kindergarten this year and has loved learning to read and write. William is in pre-K and a busy, energetic little boy! Other than spending time with the kids, Dr. Robin enjoys volunteering in the community, spending time with friends and coworkers, traveling and skiing at Snow Creek.
Her professional associations include the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, the Northwest Missouri Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Facial Esthetics, American Academy of Clear Aligners, and the International Association of Orthodontics.

Robin Hildebrand
DDS FAGD

Dr. Matt is also a graduate of the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Dentistry and attended the MU for his undergraduate degree in Biology. He was chosen for the Oral Surgery Honors program at UMKC. Dr. Matt continues to enjoy surgery and the placement of dental implants but his passion lies in cosmetic dentistry including veneers and full mouth rehabilitation. His professional associations include the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, the Northwest Missouri Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Matt has achieved his Fellowship Award through the Academy of General Dentistry.
Dr. Robin and Dr. Matt met in dental school and were married June 23rd, 2012. They have maintained active roles in the communities of Plattsburg, Smithville, and Weston. During their free time they enjoy volunteering, traveling, spending time with friends, family and especially their daughter, Kennedy and son, William.

Matt Hildebrand
DDS FAGD

Dr. Mike Estivo graduated from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center School of Dentistry. He attended Wichita State University for his undergraduate degree in Biological Sciences.
During dental school, Mike was inducted into the National Odontological Society due to his academic success and leadership skills. He also received the Dr. James Ragain DDS Scholarship for his commitment to dental research. His research includes innovative techniques in dealing with white spot lesions associated with orthodontics as well as preventative sealants in pediatric dentistry.
Alongside of his rigorous school schedule, he maintained his musical interests by playing drums with his professors at local music venues. The band ‘The Dentones’, performed to raise funds for both local and national charities. Dr. Mike and his wife, Susanne, live in Kansas City with their two Corgi pups, Peter and Lils. Susanne works in Kansas City as a Physical Therapist. They both are passionate about traveling in their spare time.
Professional associations include the American Dental Association, Missouri Dental Association, the Northwest Missouri Dental Society, Academy of General Dentistry, and Xsi Psi Phi.

Mike Estivo
DDS

Meet our Office Administrators

Jenny keeps the three offices & team running smoothly by maintaining office operations, procedures and communication. Jenny is usually behind the scenes problem solving, developing processes and ensuring we are able to offer the best to our patients and team. In her free time, Jenny enjoys running and spending time with her husband and their boys Hank and Beau.

Jenny

GENERAL MANAGER

Natalie keeps our patients on track with their oral health care by coordinating treatment and appointments primarily at our Plattsburg office, but occasionally for Smithville and Weston. Natalie has always had a passion for marketing and public relations and we are thrilled to have her in charge of that for our 3 offices. Natalie is an active member of the Air National Guard and loves spending time with her family and friends.

Natalie

HEAD OF MARKETING, TREATMENT MANAGER

Kendra began her career in the dental field as an assistant. With over 20 years of experience, she has worked as an Expanded Functions dental assistant, and most recently, as our scheduling coordinator. Originally from Lawson, Kendra currently lives in Kearney with her 4 children. Kendra enjoys spending most of her spare time watching her children at the baseball fields, tennis courts or volleyball courts. Any of her extra time is spent remodeling her house or socializing with friends.

Kendra

SCHEDULE COORDINATOR, TREATMENT MANAGER

Katie is one of our Treatment Managers who works hard to help our patients coordinate their dental care. Katie is currently in accounting school and manages the bookkeeping and bill paying for all three offices. She works at all three offices throughout the week so there is a good chance you will get to say hello to her! Katie has a passion for gardening and loves to spend as much time as she can with her husband and son, Rex.

Katie

TREATMENT MANAGER

Maggie began working in dentistry in 2018 and we were thrilled to have her join our team in 2019. She works tirelessly to coordinate patient care, benefits and scheduling as a Treatment Manager in Smithville. Maggie achieved her degree in merchandising and business from the University of Nebraska Lincoln and she is originally from Falls City, Nebraska. Maggie & her husband have been living in smithville for a couple years and they enjoy going to Smithville Lake & exploring Kansas City. Any extra free time is spent with their goldendoodle, Lexi.

Maggie

TREATMENT MANAGER

Brittani keeps our front desk running smoothly and always welcomes our patients with a smile. She will help you get scheduled for your next appointment or answer any questions you might have on billing. Brittani grew up in Smithville and graduated from Missouri Western State University. She enjoys concerts and spending time with her friends, family and coworkers.

Brittani

OFFICE ADMINISTRATOR

Dani brings years of insurance experience to Hildebrand Dental and is our go to person for any insurance questions or needs. She is a trained HIPAA specialist and an expert at patient accounts and billing. She grew up in Kansas City and loves spending time with her large family (she’s on of 70 cousins!!), walking her two german shepherds and going to local KC events.

Dani

INSURANCE MANAGER

Lubna is originally from St Louis but moved to the Kansas City area to attend the University of Missouri Kansas City where she is pre-dental. After volunteering at our Compassionate Care Day, Lubna joined our team as our Insurance Coordinator. She spends countless hours calling insurance to follow up on patient claims and ensuring their benefits are maximized for each patient. Her passion lies in clinical dentistry and she plans to attend dental school after graduation.

Lubna

INSURANCE ADMINISTRATOR

Meet our Hygienists

Cam is a very friendly individual who loves to help our patients achieve the best in their oral and overall health. Cam received her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene at SFCC in 2014, then her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2016 from UMKC. She is married to her husband Spencer and they live right here in Smithville. Cam and her husband have two lively twin girls and a shih tzu who keep them very busy. In her little free time, she enjoys watching Royals baseball, knitting and crafts, and shopping.

Cambria

RDH

Jaaron graduated from the UMKC School of Dentistry with her Bachelor’s Degree in Dental Hygiene. She has certifications in orthodontics, fixed prosthetics, restorative 1, nitrous oxide and sedation. She is recently married and originally from Lawson. The newlyweds now reside in Gladstone with their 3 dogs and 2 cats. Jaaron was a college athlete and still loves playing recreational sports, spending time with family, and frequenting the dog park.

Jaaron

RDH

Brittany graduated from Dental Hygiene school in 2017. She has completed additional certification in orthodontics and fixed prosthetics. She lives on a farm with her husband and 3 year old son, Drue. They love to travel, make life-long family memories and keep their energetic son busy with swimming, going to the zoo or the pumpkin patch!

Brittany

RDH

Mary Beth graduated from North Central Missouri College and received her dental hygiene degree from Hillyard. She enjoys taking continuing education courses in dental hygiene, orthodontics and restorative dentistry to better treat our patients. She is gentle and caring with her patients, and their comfort is her #1 priority. When Mary Beth isn't caring for patients, she enjoys spending time with her daughter Elsie and their dogs.

Mary Beth

RDH

Mary graduated from North Central Missouri College in 2019 with an associate's degree in dental hygiene. She is certified in local anesthetic, nitrous oxide and CPR. She is a proud military wife with 3 boys, Isaiah, Nolan and Miles. Her family resides in Kansas City. She enjoys watching her kids play sports and spending time with her family.

Mary

RDH

Rachel graduated from Dental Hygiene school in 2013. Before hygiene school, she worked as a dental assistant for 3 years and knew she wanted to continue her education in the dental field! She is certified in local anesthetic, nitrous oxide and CPR. She is looking forward to continuing her education, and becoming certified in more areas in the dental field! Rachel and her husband moved to Smithville in 2020 and they are proud parents of a sweet, energetic corgi puppy named Abbie! They are expecting their first child this coming November. In her free time, Rachel enjoys going to Chiefs and Royals games, as well as visiting microbreweries and wineries around the city!

Rachel

RDH

Meet our Dental Assistants

Hilary’s role as an expanded functions assistant is to be a liaison between the doctors, patients, and office team to ensure patient satisfaction during each visit. She heads up our Operations by managing the clinical team at all three offices and working with the schedule coordinators to keep the offices running smoothly. Hillary achieved her Bachelor's degree in Biology with a minor in Chemistry from the University of Missouri - Kansas City and is currently applying to dental school! Hilary enjoys spending her time with her boyfriend and their four children.

Hillary

CDA

Hope has over 19 years of dental experience with an emphasis in orthodontics and pediatrics. Hope has achieved her expanded functions in each area that Missouri offers and enjoys using these certifications each day. During her free time, Hope enjoys volunteering in the community, camping with family or spending time with her husband and their two children.

Hope

CDA

Jesseye has years of experience assisting and is well trained in many areas of dentistry, including orthodontics. She loves pediatric dentistry and keeps our patients’ comfort at the top of her priorities. Jesseye also is our Safety Manager, and keeps our office cutting edge with the OSHA, CDC and HIPPA regulations. Jesseye enjoys doing home improvement projects, traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Jesseye

CDA

Mallory received a dental assisting degree from Concorde Career College and has over 10 years of experience. Her love for dentistry pushers her to continue furthering her education, which in turn helps her inform our patients on the importance of oral health and how it effects their overall health. Her calm personality puts our patients at ease during their office visits. Mallory enjoys traveling and spending time with family.

Mallory

CDA

Crystal graduated from Ozark Technical Community College with an Associates of Applied Science in Dental Assisting. Her additional education in expanded functions allows her to take on more responsibilities as an assistant to the doctors. She has certifications in expanded functions including orthodontics, fixed prosthetics, removable prosthetics, restorative 1 and restorative 2. Crystal manages our dental product ordering and works with the doctors to help our patients have the very best in oral health care. Crystal enjoys spending time with her husband and two little boys (especially in their backyard), kick boxing, playing with their dog Harley, and baking!

Crystal

CDA

Amelia received her dental assisting certification at Fort Sam Houston through the Air National Guard. She is certified in fixed prosthetics, orthodontics, removable prosthetics, restorative 1, and nitrous oxide monitoring. Her family is from St. Joseph but recently moved to Weston and they love their new home! Her husband and son keep her busy hiking, cooking, baking, and vacationing to Colorado together.

Amelia

CDA

Amber graduated from the Penn Valley Health & Science Dental Assisting Program in 2009 and loves being part of the team at Hildebrand Estivo Dental. She grew up in Liberty and is a mom to daughter, Brooklynn, who was born on New Years Eve. She loves spending time with her daughter and family, and dog Diesel. She loves to be outdoors hunting with her dad or working on her car with him and her grandpa. She feels truly blessed to have the best family ever!

Amber

CDA

Debbie brings 30+ years of dental assisting experience to Hildebrand Estivo Dental. She began working in the 1980’s as an assistant for Dr. Hobbs in the Plattsburg office. She moved on to work for several orthodontic practices in the KC area, but has now come back to her roots, working in the same Plattsburg dental office she started in, but for the Hildebrand Estivo Dental team. She has certifications in expanded functions including orthodontics, fixed prosthetics, and restorative 1. Debbie and her husband, Steve, recently celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary. They have two daughters and 2 adorable grandsons. She enjoys traveling and spending time with her family and friends.

Debbie

CDA

Jessica started her career as a dental assistant with Hildebrand Estivo Dental. She credits the team for teaching her all she has learned about the dental field. She grew up in Lawson, but currently lives in Platte City and loves the small town feel. She enjoys spending time with her friends and family and being outdoors fishing, hunting and hiking!

Jessica

Dental Assistant