Charlann Carr
Dental Assistant
Charlann has called Arkansas her home since 1994. She has two grown children, Jason and Jennifer, and three grandchildren. She and her husband, Robert, love spending time with family. She also enjoys bike riding, working out, and yard work. Her dental career began in 1989 as she volunteered with the Red Cross at Kirkland Air Force Base. She became interested in having a career in the dental field when she learned how much she loves to help people smile with confidence. She has worked in dentistry ever since, and she joined the CAFD team in 2024.
"I have worked in several offices through the years, but working at CAFD with Dr. Heard and his team is amazing! Everyone is very genuine, caring, and treats you like family. One of my favorite things is that Dr. Heard and Marty truly put their patients first. To watch Dr. Heard and Marty walk with God each day is a blessing. They both appreciate their patients and their staff and it shows each and every day."
Marty Heard
Office Manager & Front Office Coordinator
Dr. Heard and his wife, Marty, work as a team to keep things running smoothly. Marty works as a Front Office Coordinator and also behind the scenes doing the accounting, insurance and billing, and marketing. She and Dr. Heard have been married since 1997 and they have three children: Grace, Leigha, & Noah. When she isn't working, Marty enjoys spending time with family & friends, participating in Bible studies, discipling other women and relaxing at Lake Ouachita or in their awesome treehouse! She and Dr. Heard are active members of The Summit Church in North Little Rock.
"I love working with my husband! I've been amazed at the artistic talent God has blessed him with and the compassion he has for our patients. He always does what is best for our patients, and he is a man of great integrity. Our patients are in very good hands!"
Jasmine Mitchell
Dental Hygienist
Jasmine was born and raised in Jacksonville, AR. She graduated from Jacksonville High School in 2017, and went on to college in Conway at UCA. She was accepted into dental hygiene school at UAMS and graduated in 2021. In 2024 she expanded her education to include esthetics. She has always had a passion for dentistry and taking care of people. She loves serving others and making them smile. In her free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and being outdoors. She also enjoys reading, baking, and spending time with her family.
"I started working at CAFD in January of 2025 and immediately felt at home. I feel so blessed to be a part of Dr. Heard's office. You can feel God's presence in the office and I love the way Dr. Heard and Marty put God first. I'm excited to be a part of this team and help care for the patients of CAFD!"
Sarah Phipps
Front Office Coordinator
Sarah grew up in North Little Rock and Conway and is a proud Arkansan. She gradutated from Missouri State University in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in Animal Science and in 2008 a master's degree in Natural and Applied Sciences. Sarah joined the CAFD team in September 2018 after transitioning back from living and working in China as an English teacher. She loves traveling and meeting people from other cultures, riding horses, reading, watching movies, and spending time with her husband, Kristofer, and her son Theodore and three step children Kristina, Alexis, and William. In her free time she also teaches horseback riding lessons at Dutch Acres Farm in Jacksonville.
"One of my favorite things about working at CAFD are the people. The staff is amazing, and I love getting to brighten each patient's day by welcoming them with a smiling, friendly face. Dr. Heard and Marty are great to work for; I am so thankful for the way they honor God in their personal lives and in their business."
Lori Roberson
Dental Assistant
Lori was born and raised in Arkansas. She graduated from Arkansas School of Dental Assisting in 2011. Lori has been working for over 6 years at a pediatric dental office in Searcy. She now splits her time working in Searcy and here at CAFD. Lori is married and has two children. She enjoys traveling with her family, playing video games with her kids, and doing musical theatre. She also enjoys taking horseback riding lessons at Dutch Acres where our very own, Sarah Phipps, is her riding instructor!
"I feel very blessed to be working at CAFD. I love being able to help children with their dental needs. Dr. Heard and Marty are incredibly kind and God serving people."
Sarah Solberg
Dental Assistant
Sarah was born right outside of Houston, Texas, and moved to Arkansas when she was 5 years old. She grew up in Maumelle. She graduated from high school with Home Educators of Little Rock in 2016 and worked as a full time nanny until 2022 when she became a Dental Assistant. She started working part-time at CAFD in June of 2023 and works as a nanny on the days she’s not at CAFD. Sarah works primarily in our kids treatment room and her experience as a nanny is an invaluable resource in her role as a pediatric dental assistant. She loves spending her free time outdoors, reading, spending time with friends and family, and being involved at The Summit Church.
"I love working at CAFD because it truly feels like a family environment. Everyone on staff cares about each other and the patients so well! It’s incredible to see what a difference it makes to work for someone who honors God and puts relationships first over business.”
Meadow Yvon
Dental Hygienist
Meadow grew up in New England and recently moved to Arkansas from Connecticut. She attended the University of Bridgeport and received her bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene in 2023. She joined the CAFD family in the fall of 2024 and is here on Mondays and Wednesdays. She temps in other dental offices when she isn't serving patients at CAFD. She enjoys hiking, traveling, and spending time with friends, family and her pet rabbit.
"I feel so grateful to be able to work with such a close knit group here at CAFD! The lovely patients and colleagues make for an incredible experience".