Shannon was born and raised in the Northland area. She’s been a member of the dental field in Kansas City, MO as a Certified/Expanded Functions Dental Assistant since 1994. Shannon has worked under the mentorship of Dr. Kirby Kavanaugh for over 12 years. In 2009, she became the first dental assistant in the state of Missouri to be certified as a CadCam Dental Designer. CadCam is the dental design software and milling system that allows us to create Crowns and Bridges in the office; delivered to the patient in one appointment. Shannon takes personal pride in her design knowledge and enjoys working with patients to make a smile a work of art through CadCam technology.
In high school, Shannon took a jewelry class and ended up being one of very few jewelry artists that had their work displayed at Kansas City Art Institute for over 3 months. The jewelry class was taken away and replaced with a Computer Art class. Shannon’s teacher at the time pushed her to join in. (Thank you, Mr. Kennedy!) Computers were an advanced integration into the world of art and Shannon was hesitant; with Mr. Kennedy’s persistence, she climbed on board and took the class. Shannon made some of the first ever printed flyers for the Oak Park High School sports events. The technology she uses while making crowns and bridges has brought Shannon full circle. Jewelry making taught Shannon to pay strict attention to detail and through computer art she can run the Cerec system to the best of its ability. Shannon feels she could not have asked for a more fulfilling profession! Away from the office, Shannon enjoys spending time with her family. She has two active grandsons with whom she shares her love of cooking and music!
Megan joined Zona Rosa Dental in 2021. She began her career in 1996, when she was a junior in high school as part of Oak Park's COE program. This program allowed students to explore a field they were interested in and gain experience for the future. It was at that time she found her love for Dentistry and never looked back. She has spent most of that time being chairside and has experience as a treatment coordinator. Since joining Zona Rosa, she has not only gone back to assisting but earned her Expanded Functions Dental Certification and CAD CAM Designer Certification. As Dr. Bocchino’s lead assistant, she is great at making patients feel at ease and answering all questions regarding what to expect during dental visits from start to finish.
Megan is a die-hard Chiefs fan and any given Sunday when the Chiefs are playing at home, you can guarantee she is there at Arrowhead cheering on the team. When Megan is not working, she loves spending time with her husband, children, two grandsons and three dogs. She spends most of her time at the ball fields watching her son play competitive baseball, which she wouldn’t change for anything. She also enjoys traveling anywhere she can put her toes in the sand and enjoy an ocean view.
Lindsay was born and raised in Missouri City, MO. Lindsay first joined Dr. Kirby Kavanaugh in 2007. She was Dr. Kavanaugh’s office manager at that time. She then left Zona Rosa Dental in 2013 to be a stay-at-home Mom. She has two boys, Corben and Weston. Lindsay returned to Zona Rosa Dental in April of 2022 and is in a different role. She has always wanted to be chairside, so she is pursuing her continued career interest in that area and excelling at it. Lindsay loves to go on hikes, fish and spend quality time with family and friends.
Teresa is one of our hygienists and graduated from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2006 with a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. Since graduating, she has worked in a variety of dental offices and public health centers through a dental staffing company, as well as being a part-time clinical instructor to dental hygiene students at the dental school. She is committed to life-long learning and went on to graduate with her master’s degree in dental Hygiene education from the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry in 2020. We are happy that she decided to make Zona Rosa Dental her home.
Cierra is one of our Dental Hygienists and has been part of the Zona Rosa Dental team since 2019. She graduated from Concorde Career College here in Kansas City and was recognized as the Hu-Friedy “Golden Scaler” of her class. She hopes to make every patient who sits in her chair feel comfortable, cared for, and educated about their dental health.
Cierra and her husband, Drew, are high school sweethearts. They have two sons named Axton and August, as well as a miniature dachshund named Nixon. When Cierra and her husband, Dr. Buckner, aren't practicing dentistry they love spending time with family and watching sports. Their favorite teams are the Kansas City Chiefs and the Kansas Jayhawks. They also love trying out new places to eat, going to concerts, and traveling together.
Brittany is one of our lovely Dental Hygienists. She attended Concorde Career College and graduated in 2022 with a 4.0 GPA! She was a temporary hygienist for our office in 2024, and decided to make Zona Rosa Dental her home starting in January 2025. Her main goal is to make her patients feel comfortable, and provide easy to understand dental education.
When she is not at work you can find Brittany at home with her husband, kids, and dogs. She has been married for nearly a decade to her wonderful husband. Together they have 2 kids, Kelli and Kaiden, as well as 2 miniature dachshunds named Maxwell and Millicent. Brittany enjoys spending time with her family, going on walks with her weenies, and watching reality television!
Madison is one of our Dental Hygienists, but her connection to Zona Rosa Dental began long before she ever wore scrubs. Growing up, Madison spent countless days in the office alongside her mom, Dr. Kirby Kavanaugh, watching her work, holding patients’ hands, and learning what compassionate dentistry looked like from a young age. Being raised in this environment inspired her love for patient care and makes her role here feel truly full circle.
Before becoming a hygienist, Madison worked in the office as a dental assistant and earned her undergraduate education at Baker University in 2023, where she studied Human Biology and Chemistry, strengthening her foundation in healthcare and her passion for the sciences. She later attended Concorde Career College in Kansas City, graduating in 2025, where she excelled academically and earned recognition on both the President’s List and the Dean’s List. Madison was thrilled to return “home” and begin her career working side-by-side with her mom and the team she has known her entire life.
Madison’s goal is to make every patient feel comfortable, cared for, and understood. She believes that building trust and offering gentle, individualized care can transform a dental visit into a positive experience.
Outside of the office, Madison enjoys spending time with her family, her boyfriend, Lane, and their pets Oakley and Denali, who keep life fun and full of love. She loves cheering on the Kansas City Chiefs, baking sourdough bread, and getting outdoors whenever she can.
Madison is grateful to serve a community she has grown up in and looks forward to building long-lasting relationships with every patient who sits in her chair.
Lesley joined the Zona Rosa Dental team in May of 2022. She is originally from Grand Island, Nebraska and attended the University of Nebraska - Lincoln. She graduated with her Bachelor’s in 2018. She has worked in the dental field since 2019, started in pediatrics and moved to general practice. She enjoys patient interaction and helping patients with insurance and financial questions. Lesley also helps with our marketing for the office on our social media platforms. Lesley is fluent in Spanish and has enjoyed taking care of our Spanish speaking patients. Outside of dentistry, Lesley likes to travel, go indoor cycling, to concerts, and be surrounded by friends and family. Lesley is now a first-time homeowner and is excited for her new journey.
Jacque was born in raised in Kansas City’s Northland. Since 2006 she has spent time in the healthcare sector working directly with patients and with insurance and billing and is excited to be a part of ZRD’s front office team! She enjoys patient interaction, meeting new people, building relationships, helping patients and the general public. Outside of the office Jacque enjoys spending time with her 4 boys, family and 2 Berne-doodles; Rocky and Harlow. She likes watching football, going to concerts, being outdoors and spending quality time with family and friends.
Michael is thrilled to be a part of the extremely collaborative team at Zona Rosa Dental! Michael's first love is the theatre. After graduating from Northwest Missouri State University with a BS in Theatre Performance, he spent over a decade working in New York as a line producer, associate director, and casting associate on and off Broadway. In late 2020, Michael moved back to Kansas City to be closer to his family and started working as an executive assistant in the Philanthropy and Alumni Engagement department at Kansas City University. The dedication KCU's graduates give to their patients inspired Michael. He made the decision to contribute to patient care in an office setting and is so excited to continue that journey here. He's happy to help with any scheduling needs and loves meeting new patients. He enjoys spending time with his family, Chloe, his dog and volunteering with Kansas City Hospice Care.
Mckenzie was born and raised in Kansas City, MO. McKenzie is one of Dr. Kavanaugh's daughters and has been raised in the dental office from a young age of 6 weeks old. She is currently pursuing her degree in Clinical Psychology. McKenzie loves reading, painting, Dr. Pepper, and spending time with friends and family. When you see McKenzie around the office, she might be answering phones, stocking inventory, or even doing sterilization. Be sure to ask about her orange tabby cat, Max, as she loves talking about him and showing pictures of him.
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