Our Team

Dr. Hick completed her undergraduate and graduate training in Texas. Upon completion of dental school, she split her time between practice and academia. She worked part time as a General Dentist, and part time as an Associate Professor of Dentistry at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston. Dr. Hick moved to Illinois in 1999 and worked full time as a General Dentist in the Champaign area. In June of 2022 she opted for a change of pace and moved her practice location to Gibson City. Dr. Hick will be working full time at Gibson Dental Care as General Dentist, with additional expertise in interceptive orthodontics, invisalign and laser therapy. 

Susan has a lengthy healthcare background starting with cardiology and then transitioning into the dental field in 2017. She has a BA in Healthcare Services through the University of Phoenix online. Compassion for patients of all ages is her #1 priority and being in her current town of Paxton allows her to fulfill that passion. She has two grown children, Victoria and Wesley who are her pride and joy as well as three grandchildren Rowan, Kohen and Scarlett. In her free time she enjoys family time and spending time with her friends enjoying life. 

Katie graduated from Midwest Technical Institute Dental Assisting Program in 2017 at the East Peoria campus. She has been a dental assistant ever since and she loves making people feel great about their smiles and easing their dental anxiety. She and her husband live about 30 minutes away from Gibson City and they recently welcomed a sweet baby boy named Carson in April of 2024. Since becoming a mama she loves spending part time at the office and part time home with him! In her free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, being outdoors and baking sweet treats! 

Kelsi is very excited to be one of the hygienists at Gibson Dental Care. She has been in the dental field for almost 11 years now, four years as a dental hygienist and 6 years as dental assistant! She chose this profession because she absolutely loved going to the dentist as a child! She enjoys transforming people’s smiles because that’s the first thing everyone notices! So, come on in and see her! She went down to part time because she is a new Mama to a sweet little girl named Gentry Lyn. She is happily engaged to a wonderful plumber and pipe fitter!! They also have the sweetest little pup who is a great guard dog of our new house here in Gibson City!  

 Kadyn is a Parkland Graduate and loves what she does! She enjoys building a strong relationship with her patients and making sure all her patients know the importance of their oral health. Kadyn likes making sure all her patients feel comfortable in her space and overcome any dental fears! Outside of work, Kadyn spends most of her time with her niece and nephew, hanging out with friends, and shopping!