Meet Our Staff

The first thing you'll notice when you walk into our Yukon family dental practice is the incredibly friendly and inviting atmosphere. Members of our staff have been hand-picked to provide you with the best possible experience during your visit to the dentist. Learn more about our team below.

Shannon Clopp, RDH

Shannon is a graduate from the University of Oklahoma Dental Hygiene program. Prior to becoming a dental hygienist she had been a dental assistant for 20 years. She is married with three children and enjoys spending quality time with her family whenever possible.

Trinette Duke, RDH

Trinette is a Yukon native and a graduate of Yukon High School.  She then graduated from the OU College of Dentistry in 2004. Trinette started in this office as an assistant in high school and has been working in the dental field for 20 years. She is excited to be back in the Yukon community sharing her love of dentistry with our patients. When she isn't working, Trinette enjoys camping, being on the lake, and spending time with her husband, three daughters, and their family dog.

Mindy Embrey CDA, Office Manager

Mindy has worked in dentistry since 2000 and strives to create a comfortable office experience for all of her patients. Her greatest joy comes from being apart of helping people feel great about their smiles. When she is out of the office, Mindy enjoys spending time with her husband and three daughters. Mindy also enjoys teaching Sunday school.

Elaina Ritter, Dental Assistant, RDA

Elaina has been in dentistry since 1996. She makes it a personal goal to make sure all her patients are comfortable and have a pleasant experience in our office. She is a rock star dental assistant full of dental knowledge. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her loved ones. She adores her fur babies. She is also a master archer that is continually working to improve her archery skills.

Carin Bellafato, Front Office

Carin has been with the practice since 2019. She enjoys greeting our patients at the front desk and building relationships with them. She loves spending time with her family, especially her 3 kids. In her free time, she loves to bake custom cakes and sweet treats. She loves to go camping, fishing and anything outdoors.