Carrie is a native of Casper and lives with her husband and 2 sons. She attended Casper College and is certified in radiographs, Fabrication of Temporary Restorations as well as several Team Training courses. Carrie has been in dentistry for 16 years, the past 13 with Dr Dacus. Carries contagious laugh and warm empathetic nature qualify her as an outstanding part of our practice.

Debbie, Dental Assistant

Debbie is from Massachusetts and has lived in Wyo for 15 years with her husband and 2 sons. She has been in dentistry at Dr Dacus’ office for the past 11 years. She is certified in radiographs, Fabrication of Temporary Restorations along with several Team Training Courses. Debbie’s genuine concern and care for our patients, as well as a great sense of humor are a great asset to our office.

Jennifer, Dental Assistant

Jennifer is the newest member to our staff. She is a Casper native along with her son. She has been in dentistry since 2004. She is certified in radiographs. She offers great enthusiasm and compassion. We welcome her to our practice.

Kim, Department Manager, Dental Assistant

Kim is a Casper native. She has 2 grown children and three beautiful granddaughters. She has been in dentistry at Dr Dacus’ office for the past 21 years. She is certified in radiographs, Straight Wire, Ortho for Auxiliaries, Fabrication of Temporary Restorations, And several Team Training and Management courses. She has a genuine love of Dentistry and a dedication to our patients care and comfort.

Liane, Dental Assistant

Liane is originally from Illinois and has lived in Wyo for 28 years. She and her husband have 2 children. She has been in the dental field for 3 years and a member of Dr. Dacus’ staff for the past year. She is certified in radiographs. Her natural ability as a team player along with her compassionate care to our patients makes her a great asset to our office.

Judy moved to Casper from Rocky Ford, CO 37 years ago. She has worked for Dr Dacus for the past 7 years.

Rachel, Receptionist

Rachel has worked at Dr Dacus’ office 10 ½ years. She has been in finances for 24 years and customer service for 35 years. Her job duties include insurance payments/research, statements, collections and scheduling.

Vickie, Receptionist

Vickie is a Casper native. She has worked for Dr Dacus for a little over a year. Her main duties are dealing with insurance and financial matters.

Jennifer, Dental Hygienist, Department Manager

Jennifer is originally from Michigan but has lived in Wyoming most of her life. She first joined Dr. Dacus’s team in 2004 and recently moved back to Casper from Laramie with her husband Sean. She attended the University of Wyoming where she majored in health sciences. She received her dental hygiene degree with honors from Allegany College of Maryland in 2001 and served as vice president of the Student American Dental Hygiene Association from 1999-2001. She has been practicing dental hygiene for nine years. She is certified in the administration of local anesthesia, CPR and also has an Associate Fellowship Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute for the practice of decontamination with the diode laser. She also has achieved her Standard Proficiency Certification in the clinical use of the diode laser by the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Jennifer’s outgoing personality and sincerity make her a true patient advocate and she is steadfast in her dedication to comprehensive patient care.

Kim, Dental Hygiene Assistant

Kim is from Kansas and has lived in Wyoming for 13 years, is married to Bill and has five children. She attended the University of Kansas where she studied nursing. She has been in the dental field for 24 years and has been a member of Dr. Dacus’s team for nearly 13 years. She is licensed in taking radiographs and is CPR certified. Kim brings a wealth of experience and is detail-oriented. Additionally, her positive outlook allows her to be a vital asset to the hygiene department and all of its patients.

Shannon, Dental Hygiene Assistant
Shannon is a native of Casper, is married to Mike and has two children. She attended Casper Community College where she studied health sciences. She has been working for Dr. Dacus for 13 years and has worked in all areas of the office. She currently lends her expertise as a dental hygiene assistant and is licensed in taking radiographs and is CPR certified. Shannon’s compassionate and gentle spirit combined with her vast dental knowledge allows her to provide excellent care and comfort to all patients young and old.

Tiffany, Dental Hygienist
Tiffany is from Edmond, Oklahoma but has lived in Wyoming for the last 3 years with her husband Zack. She attended Oklahoma Christian University where she graduated magna cum laude and received her degree in Family Studies/Child Development. She started dental hygiene school at Oklahoma University and later graduated from Laramie County Community College in 2008 with a degree in dental hygiene. She started her career with Dr. Dacus soon after graduating and is certified in the administration of local anesthesia and is CPR certified. She has also received her Standard Proficiency Certification in the use of the diode laser from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Tiffany’s friendly demeanor and strong morals allow her patients to be knowledgeable, well informed and comfortable to make sound decisions about their dental treatment and health.

Wendy, Dental Hygienist

Wendy is a native of Casper, is married to Jack and has four kids. She is a graduate of Laramie County Community College with a degree in dental hygiene. She has been practicing dental hygiene for 13 years and has been with Dr. Dacus since 2002. She is certified in the administration of local anesthesia, CPR and has an Associate Fellowship Certification through the World Clinical Laser Institute for the practice of decontamination with the diode laser. She also has achieved her Standard Proficiency Certification in the clinical use of the diode laser from the Academy of Laser Dentistry. Wendy’s joyous laugh and quick wit are infectious and she is a true team player. These personality traits combined with her distinguished dental hygiene aptitude easily help her patients achieve their brightest and healthiest smiles.

Tiffany, Dental Hygienist

Dr Dacus is a Casper native. He graduated from Oklahoma Christian University, before earning his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Creighton University in 2004. After graduating, Dr Dacus moved to Lamar, CO, where he provided dental services at the Community Health Center. In September of 2005 he returned to Casper and began seeing patients at Advanced Family Dental.

Dr. Zach Dacus

Dr Dacus is also involved in several professional organizations, and in the Casper community.

Member of the Following Organizations:

•American Dental Association
•Wyoming Dental Association
•American Orthodontic Society

Dr. Steve Dacus

Dr. Steven L. Dacus & Dr. Zachary L. Dacus

(307) 265-5334

1431 S Beverly St Casper, WY 82609-4131

Would you like to enjoy your next dental appointment? Would you like to know your dentist has your best interest at heart? Would you like to receive all your family’s needs at one office?

At Advanced Family Dental Care we focus on making your trip to the dentist relaxing by using the latest techniques for oral surgery and dental care.

Dr Dacus has been providing exceptional dental care for his patients for more than 30 years. Each year he continues his education by attending numerous seminars and classes. His emphasis is on Temporomandibular Disorders, Surgery, including implants, wisdom teeth extractions, and cosmetic dentistry.

Dr Dacus has surrounded himself with a team of caring and competent professionals who truly care about your comfort and dental care. From the moment you walk through the door until you leave, they put you at ease and make you feel confident in the care you receive.