MEET THE TEAM

Our Staff

Address: 3440 Bell St., Suite 230, Amarillo, Texas, 79109
Telephone: 806-352-0404

Dr. J. Steven Banks, DDS

After graduating from Amarillo High School, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Biology at West Texas A&M University in 1994. Dr. Banks earned the Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in 2001 at the University of Texas Dental Branch, Houston. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Texas Dental Association, Panhandle District Dental Society, and the Academy of General Dentistry. Dr. Banks married Melissa in 1996 and they have two children, Aiden and Madi. They are members of First Baptist Church Amarillo. Dr. Banks is an Eagle Scout and is the Scoutmaster of Troop 80 Boy Scouts. His hobbies include scuba diving, mountaineering and shooting sports.

Dr. J. Steven Banks, Dentist in Amarillo Texas

APRIL CHILDS

Office Manager/Patient Care Coordinator
April has worked with Dr. Banks since 2007. She is married to Rick, has one daughter, and twin grandsons. She is a member of Hillside Christian Church and her hobbies include snow skiing, riding bikes, and travel.
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NEELY CLARK, RDH

Neely has been with Dr. Banks since 2016. She graduated from Amarillo College Dental Hygiene in 2003. She has a special interest in periodontal therapy, and maintaining great patient rapport. Her hobbies include ballooning, hiking, and cooking.
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IRMA DUNLAP, RDA

Irma has been with Dr. Banks since 2010. She graduated from Amarillo College Dental Assisting in 2010. She is a newlywed and loves to spend time with her husband, Vance. They are active members at Hillside Christian Church. Irma loves family, shopping, working out, and laughing!
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DENISE DURAN, RDA

Denise has been with Dr. Banks since 2017. She has 11 years of experience in both the front office and Assisting. She has been married to Raul for ten years and they have two boys, Damian and Adrian. They are active members of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and enjoy spending time with the boys.
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SAMANTHA CARDEÑAS, RDA

Dental Assistant
Samantha is a woman of many talents, love, and faith. After graduating from Kaplan College's Dental Assistant program in 2006, Samantha has continued to share her spirit with the world, with her husband John Cardenas and their five beautiful children. As a woman of family and faith, and a lover of animals, you'll find her rescuing lost animals or spending time with her family and church, when not working with Dr. Banks. Samantha feels blessed to work alongside Dr. Banks since 2019, and looks forward to many more happy years.
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