Dr. John L. Gage

Dr. Gage is a 1998 graduate of Baylor College of Dentistry-Texas A&M University Health Science Center in Dallas, Texas. Professionally Dr. Gage is commited to learning the lastest advancements in dentistry through numerous hours of Continuing Education and endorses Den-Mat products and Cerinate Laboratories Lumineer's minimally invasive veneers and Sapphire Whitening procedures. Dr. Gage donates time providing dental preventative
health care programs for all ages at numerous schools across North Texas, and has done so for over 10 years now. Personally he is married to Ashley Elizabeth Gage co-owner of Cheer Explosion a subsidiary of Buzy Body Tumble and Cheer and they have 3 children, Preston Michael Gage a Sanger 6th grader and professional XBOX-360 player, Peyton Marie Gage a Sanger 5th Grader competition cheerleader and gymnist, and Presley Madelyn Gage who is a well-known Sanger personality and baby super genius also known as Little Miss Sanger. Pailyn Makinley Gage was recently born on June 15th, 2011 and it is a joy to see her grow and watch her personality evolve. Dr. Gage enjoys spending time with his family and friends, boating, playing basketball, DJ'ing and music, and is an over-the-top avid University of Texas Longhorn fan. He is also a director for the Sanger Area Chamber of Commerce. The Gage's added a new addition to their family last year. Micaela Akin is a Senior at Sanger High School this year and is a member of the drill team, and will be finishing her high school career as a member of the Gage family.

Ashley Gage
(Office Manager/RDA)

Ashley is the wife of Dr. Gage as well as the office manager. With over 10 years of dental assisting and office management experience, Ashley truly believes that patient care and comfort is top priority. While growing up in Irving, TX, she graduated from MacArthur High School and went on to attend TWU in Denton. Ashley and Dr. Gage met in 2003 marrying in 2005. They have a 3 year old daughter, Presley who enjoys spending a lot of time with her brother and sister, Preston and Peyton. Ashley recently just had another baby girl, Pailyn who is keeping them busy as well. As well as managing our office, she is a partner of Cheer Explosion Inc where she spends a lot of time getting cheerleaders ready for competitions. She is also involved with the Sanger Education Foundation, and also donating her time to charities that are important to her and her family..

Natlie graduated from Texas Woman's University with a Bachelor of Science Degree in 2010, and she joined our team soon after that. Natlie is passionate about providing patients with the education and tools needed to improve their oral health. She is married and together with her husband, they have little girl. They enjoy camping, road trips, shopping, and watching football. Natlie looks forward to serving and providing optimal care for our community.

Katie Dufreche, RDH

We are happy to welcome Katie Dufreche as the newest member of the Gage Dental team!!
Katie graduated from Sanger High School in 2007 and moved to Wichita Falls to attend Midwestern State University. There, she graduated in 2011 with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene. Katie's goal is to make every patient feel comfortable in the dental chair and to promote optimal dental health through education. She has been with her fiance for 5 years (they were high school sweethearts) and are getting married in June 2012! In her free time she loves to play tennis, read, and spend time with her family and friends. Katie also loves to travel and is a huge animal lover! Katie looks forward to working and meeting new patients at Gage Dental!

Nora Woessner, RDA

Nora joined our team in September 2009. Before graduating as a registered dental assistant in Irving, Nora attended Ryan High School in Denton. She has been with us since finishing her internship with a dental office in Irving. Nora has been a great asset to our office in making sure that each and every patient is well taken care of while in our office for dental treatment. When she is not working, she enjoys hanging out with her friends and family. She is an avid Dallas Cowboy fan and loves to watch football. Nora enjoys trips with her family and friends to places like Las Vegas, Califoria, Florida and so much more.

Jessie Higgs
(Patient Coordinator)

We are so happy to have Jessie and her bright smile and charming personality be the first thing to greet you as you come in our door. She manages the schedule along with many other important duties and is dedicated to putting the patient's needs first. She and her husband, Mitch are natives to Sanger and live here with their 1 year old daughter, Kyleigh. She loves to travel and be outdoors with her family. Some of her favorite activities include fishing, 4-wheeling, hunting and dancing. But, her MOST favorite thing is spending time with her daughter, Kyleigh. In the future, Jessie would like to further her education in the dental services profession.