Meet Our Staff

Linda Burton is a native Texan enjoying living in Missouri. She has many years of retail management experience with an emphasis on customer service. Her most recent position prior to coming to Dr. Ogden was an executive assistant. She will be pleased to help you with any of your appointment scheduling arrangements and other administrative tasks.

Marty Harding, RDH is a registered dental hygienist who has practiced since 1997. She grew up in the Columbia area and graduated from Hickman High School. She then attended and received her dental hygiene degree from the University of New Mexico in 1997. Shortly after, she moved to Tacoma, WA, where she lived and practiced dental hygiene for 7 years. She returned to the Columbia area with her husband Jeff in July of 2005 and joined our dedicated staff. "I have worked with Dr. Ogden since 2005 and I finally have found an office and staff where I am completely comfortable. I enjoy coming to work in the morning and know what it is like to work in an ethical, well-run office. Now I really appreciate not only my job, but my work."

Jennifer Weiss joined our practice in 2006 as office coordinator, then became a dental assistant in 2007. Jen was born in Oregon and lived in Arizona for 7 years before moving to the Columbia area in 1992. She enjoys hunting, boating, and watching sports. She also loves spending time with family, friends, and her pets. “I am proud to be part of such a dedicated, caring team, and look forward to meeting you!”

Shawna Tiemann, RDH received her dental hygiene degree from Fort Scott Community College in Pittsburg, KS in May 2009. She was born and raised on a farm in Abilene, KS. She recently moved to Columbia with her husband Wes. She enjoys spending time with family and friends and loves animals.
“I’m excited to be the newest member of an outstanding team.”

Paul Rutherford, CDT, while not technically a staff member, is a part of the team as our laboratory technician, the guy who makes the crowns, bridges, and veneers. He has been a lab technician for 30 years and has operated his own business in San Ramon, California for 17 years. He is a graduate of several prestigious programs and is a technical advisor to an affiliate of the acclaimed Seattle Study Club. He works for various dentists across the country, and operates with a "better, not bigger" approach. We have used his services since 1998.