The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.
David O. Marks
Dr. Marks has been practicing the art of Dentistry since 1967. Dr. Marks attended North Central College and received his Bachelor's degree in Biology in 1960. He completed one year of post graduate study at the University of Arizona and then attended Indiana University school of Dentistry. He served in the U.S. Army as a dentist at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and began his private practice in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1967. Dr. Marks is passionate about continuing education not only for himself but for his entire team. His confident manner, skill and advaned level of expertise ensures you receive an exceptional result delivered in a caring and relaxed atmosphere.
Awards: Fellow of the International College of Dentists (Oct 2011)
Organizations:
- Tulsa County Dental Society (past president)
- Oklahoma Dental Association (since 1965)
- American Dental Association (Life time member)
- Academy of General Dentistry (since 1977)
- American Orthodontic Society (past member)
- American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Specialties:
- Healthy and Beautiful Smiles for a Lifetime
- Invisalign
- Veneers
- Esthetic Crown and Bridge
- Bonding
- Implant Restoration
- Snore Guards..Silent Nite and EMA
In the hours away from his dental practice Dr. Marks engages in his other passion: fly fishing the world's beautiful places.
Pam Harris
Pam will welcome you each day with a smile. As a valued member of our team since 1991 she will see to your every need. Busy patients and busy schedules make Pam's job challenging. You may feel confident that financial concerns and insurance benefits will be handled smoothly.
Pam and her husband Robert are home vintners and always on the go.You will no doubt see them wine tasting around town.
Pam has two grown children and a grand daughter that is the apple of her grand parents eye.
Jane Owen
Jane has been an integral part of our staff since 1998. As Dr. Marks' clinical assistant and laboratory specialist, previously a dental laboratory technician for 10 years, Jane uses her dental experience and skills to help create ‘dynamic smiles' for our patients.
Jane has been with her husband Don for 40+ years. She has one son Matt, serving in the U.S. Army and a precious granddaughter Jennifer. Jane and Don are members of TVS.(Tulsa Vette Set) and enjoy ‘cruising' with friends.
Linda Hutchens
Linda R Hutchens is a Registered Dental Hygienist. She attended the University of Oklahoma and graduated from Rose State College with her Dental Hygiene degree.
Linda has been a valued member of our team for over 20 years. She is happily married to her husband of many years Chris, and they have four grown children. The newest members of the family are the two grandchildren and they are really having fun!
Linda and her family are avid OU football fans and enjoy snow skiing as a family each Christmas.
Linda's vision for our patients is: “To teach our patients how to care for their teeth on a daily basis so they will keep them healthy and beautiful for a lifetime”.
Debra Downing
Debra has worked in dentistry since 1982. Before joining Dr. Marks' team she wored in pediatric dentistry for 18 years and was Dr. Smith's private surgical technition. Debra enjoys spending time with her two grown sons, bycycling and running with her boxers. She enjoys cooking and gardening along with her volunteer work with troubled teens and children with disabilities. She also has served at John 3:15 for 6 years through her church. Debra's goal each day is to make a positive difference in someone's life. We are glad she has joined us!
