Dental Staff - Eureka, MO

Dentist in Eureka, MO

All our professionals at Eureka Family Dental maintain high levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest treatments and trends in dentistry.

Dr. Julie Damico Farrar

Dr. Julie Damico Farrar

Dr. Julie Damico Farrar happily grew up in Gray Summit, Missouri, where she immersed herself in school activities and community events. As a multi-sport athlete, she proudly graduated with honors from Pacific High School. Her journey continued on a softball athletic scholarship at Indiana State University, where she graduated in 2007 as a Presidential Scholar-Athlete with a Bachelor's degree in Exercise Science. In 2015, she earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Missouri-Kansas City. 

Dr. Farrar is an enthusiastic member of several dental organizations, including the American Dental Association, the Missouri Dental Association, the Greater St. Louis Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and SPEARS Innovative Dental Continuing Education. 

Now, Dr. Farrar and her husband, Ryan, are thrilled to be back in Pacific with their three kids: their two daughters, Leah and Hailey, and their little boy, Connor. They've always dreamed of raising their girls in such a vibrant and supportive environment.

Outside of work, Dr. Farrar loves spending time with her family, enjoying sports, getting outdoors, and staying active. She can’t wait to welcome you into her dental family! Helping patients gain confidence through their smiles is her passion, and her warm and caring approach will help make your dental experience a positive one.


Dr. Bri Torgerson

DRT

We're thrilled to introduce Dr. Bri Torgerson, who graduated from the Herman Ostrow School of Dentistry at USC in 2020. One of her favorite things about being a dentist is the wonderful connections she builds with her patients. She truly cares about making a difference, and her passion for mission work has taken her to Mexico, Peru, and Kenya, where she's provided essential oral health care.

When she’s not in the office, Dr. Torgerson enjoys leading a National Women’s Bible Study. She loves traveling, baking up tasty treats, and spending quality time with her nephews. And if you ever want to chat about sports, she’s your go-to! Dr. T is a big fan of the Minnesota Vikings, St. Louis Blues, Florida Panthers, and St. Louis Cardinals.

We’re so excited to have Dr. T as part of our family!



Meet Our Staff

Our team is devoted to making your dental experience a pleasant one and will cater to your every dental need, from scheduling to budgeting to coping with a nervous patient, we are here for you. Our goal is to provide you with a dental experience beyond compare. Our team cares about getting to know you personally and has genuine concern for your comfort before, during and after your treatment. We stay current in the latest technologies by attending professional education seminars and workshops.

  • Heather Tarticchio
    Hygiene Coordinator & Receptionist

    Heather was born in Seoul, Korea and has lived in 3 different countries and 10 states. She graduated from Westminster Christian Academy in Ladue and most recently studied Public Relations at Missouri Baptist University. She has worked as a dental assistant, hygiene coordinator and office manager in the dental field. In her free time  Heather breeds exotic cats, enjoys traveling and is a proud wife and mother of 3 kids. She is thrilled to be working at Eureka Family Dental with such an amazing team!

  • Erica Bornstein
    Receptionist

    Erica grew up in Pacific, Mo and now resides in Fenton.  She graduated from University of Missouri – Columbia, with a degree in Political Science, but has spent the last decade at home with her kiddos. 

    She is the mother of four boys and two dogs.  She is a lover of coffee, birthdays and plants.    In her free time, you can find her at one of her boys’ sporting events, trying a new coffee shop, or walking through a local nursery. 
    She is currently in the process of opening her own coffee shop with her best friend and looks forward to meeting serving more of her community.  

  • Jossalyn Walter
    Dental Hygienist, RDH

    Jossalyn graduated from Lewis and Clark Community College in 2005 with her Associate of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. 

    She has lived in Eureka for the last 13 years with her 3 children, Austin, Kaleb, Ella and her goldendoodle puppy, Ruby. She is excited to be part of the team at Eureka Family Dental and provide dental care to the community she loves! In her spare time she enjoys time with family, traveling and shopping.

  • Whitney Luna
    Dental Hygienist, RDH

    Whitney grew up in Imperial. She and her husband, Dustin, now have lived in Eureka for 10 years with their 2 boys, Layton and Daxton. She graduated from Forest Park Community College in 2008 with her certificate in Dental Assisting. She then worked as an orthodontic assistant for 5 years. Whitney went back to Dental Hygiene school and graduated in 2013 from Forest Park Community Collage with her Associated in Applied Science of Dental Hygiene.

    She enjoys making relationships with her patients while helping them maintain and love their healthy smiles.

    In her free time, she enjoys camping, concerts, and spending time with her family.

  • Tammy Thorpe
    Dental Hygienist, RDH

    Tammy has over 35 year of dental experience. She graduated from East Central College in 1989 as a Board Certified Dental Assistant.  She pursued her Associated of Applied Science Dental Hygiene from Forest Park Community College and graduated in 1994.  

    Tammy and her husband Ron have raised two children, Jordan and Ethan in the Union area.  They recently celebrated their thirty-first wedding anniversary.

    Tammy enjoys getting to know her patient and helping them overcome any dental fears or anxiety.  

    In her spare time, if she is not on the water with family and friends, she is hanging out with her Austrian Cattle Dog, Stella.  She loves a good cooking class, podcast or documentary.  Shopping and crafting are also some of her favorite activities.  

  • Mandi Settlemyer
    Dental Assistant, EFDA

    Mandi grew up in St. Louis Missouri. She attended Fort Zumwalt South Highschool. After Highschool Mandi pursed studies for her associate in Criminal Justice and then on too Missouri College for her Associates in Dental Assisting graduating in 2005. She has 19 years of experience in all aspects of Dentistry including Orthodontics, Oral Surgery and Sedation Dentistry. She brings a lot of compassion and knowledge to the Eureka Family Dental Team.

    In her free time she loves to exercise go hiking and attend her 4 children Kaden, Kennadi , Brandon and Charleigh's sports and activities.  Mandi enjoys being part of the Eureka Family Dental Team and continuing to grow as a Dental Assistant

  • Kalie Lovell
    Dental Assistant

    Kalie is taking her first steps in her career in dentistry as a dental assistant here at Eureka Family Dental. She loves getting to learn from her colleagues and meet the amazing members of the Eureka community. Kalie moved here from Utah in 2023 and has also spent time in Colorado, Maine.

    Outside of work Kalie loves backpacking and has hiked the 100 mile Wonderland Trail in Washington State and completed 460 miles of the Arizona Trail. Feel free to talk her ear off about your awesome adventures any time!

  • Kerston George
    Business Team Member

    Kerston is a proud Fenton resident who happily shares her home with her two lovely daughters, Kimmaly and Jewel. With 10 years of experience in dental administration, she's worked in both a dental lab and pediatric dentistry, and she’s ready to keep growing her knowledge at Eureka Family Dental! 

    When she’s not at work, you'll often find her having a blast with her best friend and grandma, Jennifer, as they explore new brunch spots together. At home, she loves cozy nights filled with movie marathons or fun game nights with her girls. And when she gets some time to herself, you can bet she’ll be out at karaoke, singing her heart out!

  • Jessie Kinder
    Dental Assistant, EFDA

    Jessie grew up in Illinois and first pursued her passion for creativity and detail through an Associate’s degree in Culinary Arts from South Western Illinois College. Eight years ago, she discovered a new love — Dentistry — and has been brightening smiles and lifting spirits ever since. Known for her quick wit and easygoing nature, Jessie helps patients feel relaxed and comfortable from the moment they sit in the chair.

    When she’s not making her coworkers and patients laugh, you’ll find her curled up with a good book or enjoying quality time with her husband, Charles, and their son, Benjamin.

  • Maria Marrs
    Treatment Coordinator

    Maria grew up in Gray Summit and attended Pacific High School.  She went on to attend SIU-Carbondale where she played collegiate softball and graduated Cum Laude with 2 bachelor's degrees; Accounting & Finance.    

    Maria is a proud mom of 2 kids, Tyson and Sophia and a firefighter wife.  Maria and her family are active in the community and want to continue to see growth and positivity in the surrounding area. She resides in Gray Summit in a home she helped build with her husband and dad. 

    In her spare time, she enjoys playing slowpitch softball with her sisters and husband, hanging out with friends and family at backyard gatherings and being on the water.  She also enjoys going to auctions, shopping, gardening and Maria is a proud Gray Summit native who went to Pacific High School before continuing her education at Southern Illinois University Carbondale. There, she not only excelled in her studies, graduating cum laude with degrees in Accounting and Finance, but also made great memories while playing collegiate softball.

    As a mom of two wonderful kids, Tyson and Sophia, and married to a firefighter, Maria treasures her family life. They love being active in their community and are excited about seeing growth and positive change in the area they call home. Maria and her husband even built their house together with her dad, making it a truly special place.

    When she has some free time, you can find Maria playing slow-pitch softball with her sisters and husband, enjoying backyard hangouts with friends and family, or soaking up the sun on the water. She also loves going to auctions, shopping, gardening, and embarking on fun road trips to explore new places with her family road-tripping new adventures with her family

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Our Location

302 Bald Hill Road Eureka, MO 63025

Hours of Operation

Our Regular Schedule

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-3:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed