Meet the Team

Ellis Dental

In the back from L-R is Sheila, Dr. Ellis. In front from L-R is Denise, Mary, Lore

Dr. Holly Ellis

Dr. Ellis is a native of St. Louis, MO and now resides with her husband in the south city area of Holly Hills. She received her undergraduate degree in Cell/Molecular Biology at Missouri State University and her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry. She has been married to her husband Justin for 4 years and they have a beautiful basset hound named Pearl. In her free time Dr. Ellis enjoys traveling, the outdoors, spending time with her family and friends, and playing “Wheel of Fortune” (she was an actual contestant on the show in 2003!).

Dr. Ellis dedicates herself to quality dental work by staying up to date on the latest dental technology and product information. She enjoys taking dental continuing education courses as well as staying active in local dental groups and study clubs. She is currently in the process of completing the Dawson Academy course curriculum (www.thedawsonacademy.com).

Memberships:

  • Greater St. Louis Dental Society
  • Missouri Dental Association
  • American Dental Association
  • Gateway Study Club
  • Academy of General Dentistry
  • Crestwood/Sunset Hills Chamber of Commerce

Lore Hormberg

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lore graduated with her B.S. degree in Dental Hygiene from The University of Missouri, Kansas City. She is certified in infiltration anesthesia and nitrous oxide. Lore continually exceeds her annual continuing education requirements in order to provide the best possible care for her patients. Lore’s favorite part about her job is the wonderful patients she gets to meet and being able to educate them about their oral health. She enjoys helping them to achieve a healthy and beautiful smile. Lore is married to Joe and they have six wonderful children. When she is not working Lore loves spending time with her family as well as coaching her children and attending their sporting and school events. Lore enjoys the outdoors, hiking, skiing, biking, and being involved at her church and her children’s’ schools.

Denise Schwarzbach

Registered Dental Hygienist

Denise is a graduate from the 1984 Dental Hygiene class at Forest Park Community College. She has been working with our patients at this practice since 1999. She is married with four sons ages 11-18. When Denise is not working, she enjoys kayaking, snow skiing, camping, and of course her kids sports and activities.

Mary Ladd

Certified Dental Assistant

Mary has been a Certified Dental Assistant for over 20 years. Even though she has been assisting for a long time, she likes to read and learn about the future of dentistry. Her passion is in the pasture with her horses. She also is an instructor for the Handicap for Therapeutic Horsemanship which she enjoys very much. She has two wonderful sons and many pets.

Sheila Kleiman

Business Assistant
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Sheila is the friendly voice you will hear when you call our office. She has been in the dental field for over 30 years. She is a certified dental assistant, but prefers helping patients at the front desk. She enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her three children in all of their activities inside and outside of their school.

Ellis Dental

From L-R: Denise, Sheila, Dr. Ellis, Mary, Lore