About Us / Our Team

Dan Bednarczyk, DDS

Dan Bednarczyk, DDS

Dentist / Owner

Dr. Dan Bednarczyk grew up in numerous states and even abroad his first 11 years, but his hometown is definitely Kansas City. He and his wife have a 19-year-old son and 17-year-old daughter. Dan and their son love to fly and do so out of the Downtown Airport. Their daughter is on her high-school dance team and loves ballet too. When they make the time to slow down, the Bednarczyk’s love travelling. Discovering new places is always at the top of the list, but they make regular trips to Colorado and Montana for camping, fishing, and their favorite pastime, skiing. Throughout the season, “Family Golf” is also a constant for them but takes a back seat to trips to the Ozarks and Grand Lake.

Before his family days, Dr. Dan studied at the University of Kansas for his undergraduate degree in genetics and then remained in Lawrence for graduate school in molecular biology. That degree pursuit was cut short when he was led to dentistry by numerous mentors who were all in the field. After attending the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry and being distinguished with the AAOMS Implantology award for his class, he became a general practice resident at the University of Iowa-Hospitals & Clinics in Iowa City. That program furthered his cosmetic and restorative skills and allowed him to obtain advanced clinical training in oral surgery and intravenous sedation. After his residency, Dr. Dan and his wife moved to Denver, where he was an associate in a large group practice for 3½ years.

Soon after the birth of their son, the Bednarczyk’s returned to Kansas City to be closer to loved ones -- and free family babysitting! Dr. Dan initially was a co-owner of a practice on the Plaza, but he always recognized that he wanted to start his own practice in a suburban neighborhood with a great community feel. With a young family of his own, Dr. Dan searched the Kansas City area for the perfect location to start his own practice, with a vision of being able to get to know and watch families grow through the years. An opportunity presented itself in 2006 to lease space in the College Park Family Care building, which at the time was the original building in the Shops of Sunnybrook. He immediately knew that it was the perfect place to start a new practice. Dr. Dan loved the Olathe Northwest and Cedar Creek areas, surrounded by wonderful developing neighborhoods and schools. Keeping in mind his own busy family, he appreciated how much a great location that catered to all ages would make life a little easier for families to get to their appointments.

Jeremy Johnston, DMD

Jeremy Johnston, DMD

Associate Dentist

Dr. Jeremy is originally from Denver, Colorado. He attended The University of Colorado at Boulder for his Undergraduate Degree in Integrative Physiology and then remained in Denver for a year performing Cancer research. From there, his professional aspirations took him to Kirksville, MO for his Doctorate at the A.T. Still – Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health. Upon graduation, Dr. Johnston was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honors Society in recognition of his Academic accomplishments. After completion of his D.M.D., Dr. Johnston began practicing in the Kansas City area. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association and Fifth District Dental Society. He also volunteers for Kansas Mission of Mercy and Missouri Mission of Mercy, local organizations that provide dentistry for those in need of dental care without the resources to access it.

Dr. Johnston is passionate about the clinical practice of General Dentistry and being able to provide his best oral health care to patients. With an excellent chairside manner and friendly demeanor, he has the ability to deliver that care in a low-stress and comfortable setting.

Outside of Dentistry, Dr. Jeremy is a fan of all things Colorado sports - especially the Broncos and the Rockies. In his free time, he likes to read, watch sports, and travel. He has a passion for golf, skiing in his native Colorado, and hiking with his Fiancée and their Golden Lab, Tucker.

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Kayla Hanna, DDS

Associate Dentist

Dr. Kayla Hanna grew up in rural Kansas before relocating to Missouri to attend college. She received a Bachelor of Science in Biology from the University of Central Missouri, during which time she spent a semester abroad studying business in Athens, Greece and Groningen, Netherlands. Dr. Hanna then pursued her aspirations of dental school at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, where she graduated with her Doctor of Dental Surgery. During her time at UMKC School of Dentistry, she received numerous awards for her achievements there, including graduating Magna Cum Laude and being inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Dental Honor Society.

Following graduation, Dr. Kayla completed an Advanced Education of General Dentistry Residency at Wichita State University, where she learned state of the art techniques in Implants, Endodontics, Periodontics and Oral Surgery. Upon completion of her residency, Dr. Hanna relocated to Sioux Falls, South Dakota where she joined a private practice in general dentistry as an Associate Doctor there. Very soon after the birth of their first daughter, the Hanna family moved back home to Kansas City to be closer to family and friends, and she joined our Sunnybrook Dental team at that time.

Dr. Hanna is a member of the American Dental Association, Kansas Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. She has volunteered in Cuzco, Peru providing dental treatment to the underserved, and she continues to be actively involved in the Missouri Mission of Mercy, Kansas Mission of Mercy, TeamSmile and other local community events.

Outside of dentistry, Dr. Kayla enjoys rock climbing, hiking, running, spending time at the lake, traveling and, of course, spending with her husband, two children, Aubrey and Barrett, and their two goldendoodles.

Meet the Hygienists

Audrey Franks, R.D.H.

Audrey

COO/Registered Dental Hygienist

Audrey started her college experience by playing softball at Neosho County Community college for two years, while she worked on prerequisites for Dental Hygiene School.  She graduated from Johnson County Community College with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene.  Audrey has been with Sunnybrook Dental since the doors were opened in November 2006.  As a Dental Hygienist, she enjoys helping people understand the importance of a healthy mouth and how that connects to our total health. She values the relationships she has built with our patients over the years. Additionally, Audrey’s natural leadership skills and years of experience at Sunnybrook have made her an excellent director of our Dental Hygiene team and philosophy.

Audrey has a little girl and little boy. They love spending time with family and friends and getting outdoors as much as possible. March Madness is one of her favorite times of the year, but she is also unapologetically a fan of the Bachelor Franchise. Audrey vows to get back to the volleyball courts once her kids get a little older!

Paula Herrman, R.D.H.

Paula

CMO/Registered Dental Hygienist

Paula has been in the dental field since 2010, starting as a receptionist and becoming inspired to work more with patients directly. She began dental assisting, completed her Certified Dental Assisting studies, and then continued on to follow her goals to become a Dental Hygienist. She received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene through Johnson County Community College in 2016. Paula loves all aspects of the dental practice, but she has definitely found her niche in direct patient care, as a dental hygienist, where she has the most time to get to know her patients one-on-one.

Paula and her husband, her high school sweetheart, have been married since 2012. They have two sons, Mack and Gareth. She loves all things soccer - she and her boys are Sporting KC's biggest fans, and they go to as many games as they can. She also loves binge watching any great series on Netflix!

Taylor Greenhagen, R.D.H.

Taylor

Registered Dental Hygienist

Taylor started her professional career completing her prerequisites for Dental Hygiene school at Johnson County Community College. She then graduated at the top of her class from Concorde Career College, with an Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene. Taylor loves building relationships with her patients, while also educating them on the importance of their overall oral health.

Taylor was born in Kansas, but she grew up in Northern Kentucky until moving back to Kansas to play softball for Johnson County Community College. She has called Kansas City her home since 2010. Taylor and her husband Justin have one son named Owen and they enjoy spending time outdoors with family, friends, and their two dogs, Millie and Ruby. They both enjoy football season and cheering on the Chiefs and Kansas State!

Danielle Marino, R.D.H.

Danielle

Registered Dental Hygienist

Danielle has been in the dental field since 2013. She started her career in the field as a dental assistant, until she was then accepted into Johnson County Community College’s Dental Hygiene Program in 2015. Upon graduation in 2017, she started working in a Periodontal specialty practice. Although she loved working in Periodontics for those four years, she decided it was time for a change, and we’re lucky that change was to join our team here at Sunnybrook Dental. Danielle’s favorite aspect of working in general dentistry is being able to utilize her specialized skills in periodontics, while also seeing a wider range of patient need. She loves getting to know her patients and building relationships with them through the years!

Danielle is originally from Wichita, but she has lived in Kansas City since 2013. She fell in love with this area and met her husband here, making this her home. Danielle and her husband have one son named Mateo and have four dogs and a cat. Their pets are just like their children, and if they aren't playing in their backyard with them, then you’ll find them, at the gym, hiking, traveling, or binge-watching their favorite shows.

Renae Hill, R.D.H.

Renae

Registered Dental Hygienist

Renae received her Associate of Applied Science degree in Dental Hygiene through Johnson County Community College in 2020, while she was attending, she was president of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association. She loves connecting with patients and hearing about their life. Renae is also a personal trainer/certified nutrition coach, so she loves educating patients on their whole body health and how oral hygiene falls into that category.

Renae was born in Olathe and has a chocolate lab mix named Knox. In her free time she loves working out, walking Knox, going to coffee shops, teaching Pilates, and helping others reach their health goals and gain confidence.

Lacey Bender, R.D.H.

Lacey

Registered Dental Hygienist

Lacey started her education at the University of Kansas pursuing a degree in Neurobiology. While in Lawrence, she shadowed different dental specialties and decided to transfer to Concorde Career College for the Dental Hygiene program. Graduating in 2015, she then moved back to western, KS and worked as a hygienist for her childhood dentist.

After living in a small town for over two years, Lacey and her husband decided it would be best to move to a bigger city with more opportunities. Lacey and her husband Mace have two daughters. In her free time, she likes to read, travel and keep her sourdough starter alive!

Meet the Dental Assistants

Abby Elliot, C.D.A.

Abby

Clinical Director/Lead Dental Assistant

Abby received her Dental Assisting and CPR Certifications in November of 2013, and she has been working together with Dr. Bednarczyk ever since. Her bright personality and passion for helping others have made her the perfect fit as our lead chairside assistant. On top of that, her natural organization abilities, years of experience, and wonderful ideas on how implement our systems and approach to clinical care have made her the perfect fit for our Dental Clinic Coordinator position.

During her free time, Abby enjoys reading, going to the lake, and camping. She and her husband have been married for almost 8 years and have two beautiful daughters.

Jayme Fratzel, Clinical Assistant

Jayme

Clinical Dental Assistant

Jayme has been in the dental field for over two years. She knew she wanted to enter the field because of her love for teeth, teamwork and caring for people. After starting in Dental Assisting, she knew she had found her career in taking care of people and their smiles. Jayme helps patients enjoy their dental experience with her exceptional chairside assisting skills and tender touch.

Jayme is from Bonner Springs, KS. She and her fiancé have one son that they absolutely adore! She loves spending time with her friends and watching movies.

Aryanna, Clinical Assistant

Aryanna

Clinical Dental Assistant

Aryanna received her Certificate of Dental Assisting in 2022 from Concorde Community College. She started at Sunnybrook Dental as an intern through her Dental Assisting Program and quickly accepted a position with us! Aryanna loves the technical side of the job but really enjoys working with people and caring for their dental needs. Her calming demeanor and soft touch makes for a wonderful experience at Sunnybrook.

Aryanna was born and raised in Olathe KS and plans on being here for the long term! She loves spending time with family and friends in her free time.

Nicole, Clinical Assistant

Nicole

Clinical Dental Assistant

Nicole started dental assisting in 2018. She graduated with an Associate Degree in Applied Science from Johnson County Community College in 2020. While attending school she started working at a dental office and quickly fell in love with the assisting side of dentistry. She enjoys caring for people and their dental needs. Nicole loves being a team player and dental offices must run properly with a good team. She started at Sunnybrook and knew this was a team she could be apart of for a long time.

Nicole is originally from Topeka, but after meeting her husband, they settled with a smaller atmosphere in Paola, KS. In her spare time, you can find her spending time outside with her husband, daughter and 3 dogs.

Sophie, Clinical Assistant

Sophie

Clinical Dental Assistant

Sophie received her Dental Assisting Certificate from Concorde Career College in 2016. She extended her knowledge and desire to learn more by getting her Supragingival Certification in 2018, Nitrous Certification, and CPR Certification. Sophie loves all aspects of dentistry but especially the artistic side. Much of what she does takes a lot of talent, and she appreciates that part of the role.

Sophie grew up in Lenexa and has lived in the area her whole life. In her free time, she is with her daughter doing fun activities like coloring, playing outside, or playing with friends.

Destany Young, Clinical Assistant

Destany

Clinical Dental Assistant

Destany has been in the dental field since in 2019. She eventually went on to receive her Supragingival Scaling certificate at Flint Hills Emporia Technical College in 2022.

Destany and her boyfriend, Harrison are High School sweethearts and have been together for over 10 years. They love spending time with family and friends. She is absolutely addicted to her house plants and has a cat named Simba.

Meet the Front Office

Stacey Dental Care Assistant

Jean

CFO/Business Manager

Jean has been with Sunnybrook Dental as a business consultant and practice management sage since 2010. As a Certified Dentrix Trainer and CPA, her experience has been an invaluable resource to us. Sunnybrook Dental grew tremendously from her counseling with us over the years, and so we were thrilled when she decided that she wanted a shift in her career that would mean significantly less travel for her – the stars aligned for us to hire her as our remote Office Manager. She keeps up with her responsibilities from her home in southwest Missouri and travels periodically each month to be on-site with our business team.

Jean’s background is in bookkeeping and accounting with Waddell and Reed, until she shifted her career path towards dentistry in 1998. She gained many years of experience as a dental office manager then continued on that path by furthering her education and becoming a Certified Dentrix Trainer. She started a dental office consulting business, which she has been doing for the past 22 years, joining Team Sunnybrook Dental in the summer of 2020.

Birdie Bednarczyk, D.O.G.

Elise

Business Coordinator

Like many of our patients, Elise is an alumnus of St. James Academy in Lenexa. After high school, she spent several months living and working as a missionary in Guatemala. After fostering her love for the language and culture, Elise graduated from the University of Kansas in 2022 with a Bachelor of Education in Spanish Education. She has spent time as a student teacher and substitute in various Lawrence, De Soto, Shawnee, and Blue Valley classrooms.

Elise and her husband love hanging out in their backyard hammock, playing with their two dogs - Frassati and Daisy. She enjoys kayaking and hiking and is currently keeping 7 whole plants alive. Elise also appreciates her time inside reading, playing board games with friends, and binge watching her latest TV obsession.

Stacey Dental Care Assistant

Stacey

Benefits Coordinator

Stacey joined the Sunnybrook Dental team in 2019 with nearly 25 years of background experience in administration/management, and she has been working in the dental field since 2018. We were happy to have her join us with background knowledge in patient accounts and maintaining an effective patient schedule. She is also CPR certified and has completed numerous continuing education courses since starting at Sunnybrook Dental. Stacey loves the atmosphere of working in a dental practice and has enjoyed getting to know the Sunnybrook Dental family.

Stacey and her husband have six children between them, three boys and three girls. They met and dated in 1990, then reconnected and got married 20 years later! Stacey loves spending time with her family, trying new restaurants, and date nights with her husband and friends. She also enjoys a good home renovation project, when she can find the spare time for it.

Stephanie Jackson, Treatment Coordinator

Stephanie

Patient Coordinator

Stephanie was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri. She graduated from Missouri Western State University in 2002 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Criminal Justice and an emphasis in Administration. Prior to joining our team, Stephanie worked in a Cardiology Specialty practice for eleven years as part of their front office staff, medical records and authorization team.

Stephanie and her boyfriend have a dog named Wesley and snapping turtle, Snips. They enjoy doing anything outdoors including gardening, hiking, exploring new trails and parks, and spending time with friends. Stephanie also loves to cook and come up with new, original recipes, but her true passion is fishing! She tries to spend as much time as possible fishing in the Spring and Fall. They’re avid Chiefs fans and would never miss watching a game!

Saydee, Patient Coordinator

Saydee

Treatment Coordinator

Saydee has worked in the dental field for 5 years prior to joining our team at Sunnybrook. She has a passion for learning and has taken continuing education classes on Implants, Invisalign and Dental Benefits to help grow her knowledge in every aspect of how the dental practice runs. Saydee loves being a part of Sunnybrook’s work-family and cannot imagine being anywhere else.

Saydee was born and raised right here in Olathe, KS. She and her husband Ryan have two little girls named Haylee and Adalee. In her free time she enjoys baking, spending time outside, going to the lake and taking her daughter to their neighborhood park.

Birdie Bednarczyk, D.O.G.

Birdie

DOG

Birdie was born in Olathe, KS before being adopted and relocating to Fairway, KS in the summer of 2020. She put in numerous hours of hard work training in the home and at various classes to obtain her “Canine Good Citizen” certificate from the American Kennel Club in the spring of 2021. She officially joined the Sunnybrook Dental team shortly after this, as our hired mascot and friendly greeter of patients. Her calm demeanor, excitement for meeting new people, and unequivocally soft fur coat made her the perfect pup for the job.

When she’s not being petted by our patients or our other team members at the office, you can find Birdie watching “The Office,” fetching balls, or excelling in marathon naps at her home. She also enjoys her regular play-dates at BarKC with her litter-mates.

It’s time to enjoy the dentist!

We build long-lasting relationships with our patients to create a personalized dental visit that stands out from others. It's a truly enjoyable experience!

Our clinical patient experience is superb
We don’t just pay attention to the comfort of your experience. We pay attention to the quality of your treatment as well. Dr. Bednarczyk and his team of talented associate doctors, hygienists, and dental assistants have the knowledge, experience and technical skills to deliver lasting results in a wide range of services. From routine cleanings and checkups to cosmetic restorations and dental implants, we deliver stunning results you’ll be proud to show off.

Your safety and comfort are paramount
Sit back and relax because treatment in our dental chairs is designed to put you at ease. We have top-of-the-line ergonomic patient chairs, and our treatment rooms boast of TVs that can move overhead, so you can enjoy your favorite Netflix or Hulu show during treatment. We also have great music played throughout the practice to drown out background noise. From our reception area to our clinical area, you’ll find an organized and clean office environment. We take your health and safety seriously and have heightened all disinfection protocols. You will surely feel relaxed and safe here.

We keep up to date with the latest in dentistry
Keeping up with the latest trainings and technologies allows us to provide better treatments and exemplifies our passion for and our dedication to our profession and our patients. For example, we use the safest digital radiographs to minimize radiation exposure and laser dentistry to provide higher quality results, increased comfort and reduced time in the treatment chair. We promise to always remain at the forefront of leading dentistry, and we will continue to invest in the latest technology with you in mind.

We get to know you personally
What else makes a visit to our practice so great? We genuinely care for you. It’s no secret how important our patients are to us. We take pride in the lasting relationships we’ve built with patients since we opened our doors in November 2006, and we look forward to building that same friendship with our newer patients too. It’s through these trusted relationships that we are able to provide customized care with your individual health needs in mind.

Our team is happy and cohesive
Our practice is upbeat and fast-paced, but it doesn't feel that way to our patients because of the time we enjoy spending with you. Our team members seamlessly tackle anything that comes their way. Our unity, positive attitudes and collaborative efforts ensure the highest quality of care for you and your family. Trust us, you’ll notice. Around here, teamwork really does make the dream work!

We make visiting the dentist fun
It’s no joke! Well, we do like to joke, but we’re not joking about this. We really do make coming to the dentist an enjoyable experience. You may not think having fun is possible during dental care but our cheerful team, friendly environment and patient-focused approach make it a reality.