Dr. Gilliland completed his undergraduate degree at Kansas State University in 2002. He then began his dental training at the University of Indiana and graduated in 2007. Following graduation he moved back to his hometown of Holton and opened Holton Dental. He and his wife Taige have 4 daughters, Tuley, Marley, Haddie and Norah. Dr. Gilliland enjoys spending time with his family, hunting and the outdoors.

Dr. Samantha Rieschick, originally from Wellington, KS, completed her undergraduate training at Kansas State University in 2008, with degrees in Biology and Spanish. She then began her dental training at the University Of Nebraska Medical Center College Of Dentistry in Lincoln, NE and graduated with honors in 2013. Following graduation, she moved with her husband, Ross Rieschick, back to his hometown of Soldier, KS and joined the Holton Dental team. Ross and Samantha have three daughters, Isabelle, Ava and Eden. Dr. Rieschick enjoys traveling, being outdoors, gardening, reading, playing piano, volunteering for community and church events, and spending time with her family.

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Taige was raised in Holton, Kansas and graduated from Kansas State University with a degree in elementary education in 2002. She taught 3rd grade while Alex attended dental school in Indiana. In 2007, when her and Alex opened Holton Dental she took the role of office manager. She is the mother of 4 daughters, Tuley, Marley, Haddie and Norah.  Taige enjoys spending her time with her family as well as exercising and being outdoors.

Ross grew up on a farm near Soldier, KS. He is a graduate of Jackson Heights High School (2001) and Kansas State University (2005) with a degree in Agriculture Technology Management. Ross is married to Samantha Rieschick and they have three daughters. Ross enjoys farming, hunting, fishing, sports and family time with his girls.

Aimie, originally from Laguna Philippines, has lived in Kansas ever since she immigrated to the US in 1990. She received a Medical Secretary associate degree from the University of Perpertual Help at Laguna. She has worked as a Dental Assistant for over 6 years, though she has worked in almost every subfield of healthcare. She is married to Rich and they have four children. Aimie enjoys sewing, cooking, and raising her husky Miki.

Amanda is a native of Holton and a graduate of Holton High School.  She earned an Associate of Dental Hygiene from Johnson County Community College in 2002.   She is married to Travis and they have three children, Mariah, Jagger, and Lakelyn.  She enjoys cooking, gardening, watching her kids in sports, and buggy riding.

Bridget joined Holton Dental the summer of 2023.  She earned her bachelor degrees in Finance and Economics from Fort Hays State University.  She married her husband and moved to the area in 1996.  They have 2 kids and lots of pets.  After being a stay at home mom, she worked as a school secretary for 17 years. During her free time she enjoys too many types of crafting, reading and spending time with friends and family. 

Courtney joined Holton Dental in 2024. She has over 20 years of dental assisting experience but is enjoying her new role at the front desk. Courtney moved to the area in 2022 and married her husband, Mike in 2024. She has three kids, three bonus kids and three fur babies. In her free time you can find her spending time with her family as well as running her kids to dance and sports.

 Ellie is a native of Holton and graduated from Holton High in 2011.  Ellie married her husband, Dillon in 2015. Together they have a daughter, Madison, and a son, Cameron. Ellie also works as a clerk at Holton Livestock Exchange. During her free time she enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and exercising. She also enjoys archery and the outdoors. Ellie has been with Holton Dental since 2013.

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Kelli joined the Holton Dental team in 2008 as a Dental Assistant. After graduating from Holton High School she attended Wichita State University earning her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene in 2012. She then rejoined the Holton Dental team as a Dental Hygienist. Kelli and her husband Donovan have 2 sons, Lawson and Layton. In her spare time Kelli enjoys baking and spending time with family.

Margie's hometown is Harper KS. She graduated High School in 2018 from Chaparral High School. After highschool, she joined the Airforce Reserve and is a firearms instructor. In 2024 she got married to her husband Dustin. Margie enjoys spending time with friends and family, cooking, being outdoors and hunting.

McKenna joined the Holton Dental team in February, 2017.  After graduating from Axtell High, she attended Manhattan Area Technical College where she graduated from the Dental Hygiene program in 2013.  McKenna and her husband, Loren, have a daughter, Emery and a son Colsen.  McKenna keeps busy thrifting, exercising, and doing photography.

Reanna "Re" was born and raised in Hays, KS. Re worked as a hygiene assistant before graduating high school in 2020. Re says that the way to her heart is through a good cup of coffee! Re moved to the area in 2024 with her boyfriend, Declan. Together they enjoy watching the Chiefs and K-State win! 

Shayna grew up in Sabetha, KS. After high school she attended Washburn University and later transferred to Manhattan Area Technical College where she graduated from the Dental Hygiene program in May 2014. Shayna lives in Corning with her husband Kevin. They have 3 children, Tenley, Bentley, and Bennett. In her free time, she enjoys exercising, and decorating her home. Shayna joined the Holton Dental team in 2016.

Shelly grew up in Holton and graduated from Holton High School in 2013. Shelly joined our Holton Dental team in 2023, but has been in the health care field for most of those 10 years. Shelly married her husband, Josh, in 2016 and they have 2 kids together -Samuel and Hadleigh. You can usually find Shelly curled up with a good book, being active in the gym, or in the creek with her family on their side by side.