Philosophy of Care
Our goals as your dentists are:
- To keep you healthy and pain free.
- To be gentle…..help people with the anxiety of dental work.
- To Cater to Cowards! Nitrous oxide and oral sedatives are available.
- You should know how much we care before you care how much we know.
- Be clinically competent, skilled, and knowledgable.
- Exceed the 30 hours/year state requirement with over 100 hours of dental Continuing Education annually.
- To earn your trust for a generation, not for a one time encounter
Dr. Ray Rhoades
Dr. Ray was raised on a farm and uses the phrase “if it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” as a rule of thumb when it comes to your treatment. He is currently seeing the children and grandchildren of many of his early patients and feels that one of the great joys of this profession is developing long-term relationships with his patient families. "If you are new to Olathe I hope you see that Olathe still has a little small town in it, we sometimes just have to look harder to find it." Dr. Ray attended Kansas State University and then was off to UMKC for dental school, graduating in 1977. He is an avid pilot, fisherman, duck hunter, and outdoorsman. He is a member of the Flying Dentists Association, the American Dental Association, the Kansas Dental Association, Olathe Noon Rotary Club, Kansas City Dental Implant Society, and the 5th District Dental Society.
Dr. Amy Hahn
Amy was born and raised in West Olathe on a small farm also. She chose to follow in her father's and grandfather's footsteps to continue the standard of care they have begun. She attended Saint Thomas Aquinas High School, and then went on to KU to study Biology. After being accepted into the School of Dentistry at University of Missouri-Kansas City, she spent four years tolerating hostility toward her devout Jayhawk loyalties, and graduated in 2006. Dr. Amy’s interests outside taking care of patients include: spending time with her two children, Hadley and Henry, Great Danes, KU basketball, volunteering, flying, anything outdoors, reading, tech geekishness and gadgetry, and having lots of fun! Amy is also a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Kansas Dental Associations, the Flying Dentists Association, American Academy of Women Dentists, American Association of Pediatric Dentistry, and American Society of Dentistry for Children.
Note: The K-State shirt in the photo was worn only in support of the Wildcats during a match-up versus MIZZOU!
Dr. Lisa Metzen
Lisa was born and raised in a small town outside of Topeka. She graduated from Rossville High School and then received her B.S. in Biology at Kansas State University in 2005. In May of 2009 Lisa graduated from the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry with her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Lisa is very excited to begin her career here at Rhoades Family Dentistry, and she looks forward to many years of practicing general dentistry and treating her patients with the utmost respect and gentle dental care.
Lisa and her husband Joe reside here in Olathe. They recently welcomed their first child, Olivia Ann, in June and are enjoying all of the joys and challenges of being new parents. Lisa's hobbies include KSU sports, jogging, spending time with family and friends, lake trips, sand volleyball, cooking, reading, and going to the dog park with her favorite pooch, Jersey.
Dana - Office Manager
Dana originally joined the Rhoades staff in September of 1989 in the old office downtown Olathe. She has been in the dental field since 1983, starting as a dental assistant and working front desk has led to her now Office Manager Position. She is a friendly face that many patients have come to know and trust over the years.
Marie - Receptionist
Marie joined our practice in August 2005. She has been working in the dental field since 1990 as a dental assistant, receptionist, and office manager. Before joining our team, she was a dental software and digital x-ray trainer, where she trained well over 150 offices all over the country. During her free-time, she loves spending time with her husband Joe and their two boys Zack and Kyle.
Angie - Treatment Coordinator/Receptionist
Team member since 2007, Angie is the one you’ll talk to on the phone, or as you check out with appointments. She will help with any insurance questions, as well as treatment planning and financial arrangements. Angie spends her time with her two children Oscar and Jessica. They like to go to the park, visit relatives and friends or just have a movie night at home.
Marilyn - Dental Hygienist
Marliyn joined our staff in 1990, also in our prior office in downtown Olathe. She is a farm girl from Iowa and enjoys raising and rescuing dogs and cats. She feels her biggest accomplishment is her daughter, and says, “I’m still trying to raise her!” She enjoys working in her yard, and taking care of her house.
Debbie - Dental Hygienist
Debbie joined our staff in March, 2007. We have certainly enjoyed her positive, happy personality! She’s stays very busy outside the office with her husband and two children. Patients have found her to be a delightful addition and appreciate her gentle care!
Shelby - Dental Hygienist
Shelby landed in our office by way of the grapevine - her cousin is a dear friend of Dr. Hahn's, who asked Dr. Hahn to please help Shelby find a position as a hygienist somewhere in Kansas City, as she was moving here after graduating from hygiene school in Iowa. Dr. Hahn wanted to meet Shelby first before recommending her to others, and once she met her didn't want to let her get away! She is a wonderfully kind person and a stellar hygienist!
Suzanne - Dental Hygienist
You may have met Suzanne on a Friday morning, as she helps us out part-time. We owe our thanks to Debbie for helping us find Suzanne, as they were friends in hygiene school. She's a great employee, patients just love her, and she has such an upbeat personality! Suzanne & her husband Scott spend quality time together when they can, they enjoy traveling and hanging out with their friends.
Rachelle - Recptionist / Dental Assistant
Rachelle joined our staff in the fall of 2008. What an addition! If you need a “pick-me-up” Rachelle’s your gal! She’s a great dental assistant and always has a smile for you!
Outside the office she keeps busy with coaching her son’s soccer team.
Tannah - Dental Assistant
Tannah has been a wonderful addition to our assisting staff! She is currently attending college at JCCC, and hopes to enter Dental Hygiene school soon. Her bubbly personality can comfort even the most nervous patient!
Thresea - Dental Assistant
Joined our staff in 2006 as a chairside assistant, although she's been involved in dentistry since 1991. She is a 'jack of all trades,' helping to keep the clinic running smoothly while pitching in anywhere else we need her. Thresea drives to Olathe from Garnett, Ks., where she and her husband Travis, daughter Megan, and son Tristan enjoys farm life.

