Meet Our Team

Dr. Ames Cross and Dr. Mallory Cross

As a husband-and-wife dental team, Dr. Ames Cross, DDS, and Dr. Mallory Cross, DDS, are passionate about helping patients feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in their smiles. Together, they provide personalized dental care in a friendly, welcoming environment where patients of all ages feel right at home.

Both Ames and Mallory earned their dental degrees from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry and share a commitment to providing high-quality care with a personal touch. They believe great dentistry starts with building relationships, taking the time to listen to patients, answer questions, and create treatment plans tailored to each individual’s needs.

Dr. Ames Cross has proudly served patients at the Stuart office since 2017, building lasting relationships with families throughout the community. In 2026, Dr. Mallory Cross joined the practice, allowing the couple to work side by side while continuing to provide exceptional care to patients in Stuart and the surrounding communities.

Outside the office, Ames and Mallory stay busy with their three sons, Bennett, Braxson, and Bodee, and their two dogs, Bruizer and Bear. Much of their free time revolves around youth sports, with the family spending weekends at hockey rinks, golf courses, football fields, baseball diamonds, track meets, and soccer games. Ames enjoys coaching and being actively involved in his sons’ teams, while Mallory can usually be found in the stands cheering everyone on. They love being part of the community and value the relationships they’ve built with the families they serve.

They look forward to welcoming you to the practice and helping you achieve a healthy, confident smile.

Jody Pease

Jody and her husband reside in Stuart with their two daughters.

Angie Queener

Angie grew up in Redfield and married her husband, Kevin, in 1992. They moved around a little bit for the first few years of their marriage before settling in Stuart where they raised their 3 boys. And those boys each have a boy and those grandsons are the light of their lives!

Angie has been the office manager at Stuart Family Dental since 2015 and loves getting to work in her own community. Angie spends her free time with her husband, church family, cooking amazing food, and spends as much time as she can with her three grandsons, Jonah, Kasen, and Elisha.

Kelly Beck

Kelly graduated from Vatterott College in 2012 and is a registered dental assistant. She enjoys meeting new people and helping patients feel comfortable and at ease during their dental visits.

Outside of work, Kelly loves spending time with her children, Xavier and Leah. She enjoys reading, attending concerts, and making the most of the outdoors with her kids.

Linda Smithson

Linda has been a dedicated member of the dental field since 1985. Before joining Stuart Family Dental, she worked in pediatric dentistry, where she developed a passion for helping patients feel comfortable and cared for.

A lifelong resident of Redfield, Linda lives with her husband, Bob, and their two dogs. Together, they have three children who are the center of their family life. Outside of the office, Linda enjoys reading, spending time with family, relaxing by the pool, and following true crime stories.