Dr. Fort grew up in Magnolia, Texas, a small town North of Houston. He attended Texas A&M University where he completed his bachelor’s degree in Chemistry. He completed his dental education at UT Health Science Center in San Antonio, graduating with honors. After dental school, Dr. Fort completed a 2-year post-doctorate residency program. During this time, he focused on advanced dental techniques, including IV sedation, implant dentistry, wisdom teeth removal, and full-mouth reconstructions.
He is dedicated to delivering the highest quality dental care while maintaining patient comfort as his top priority.
Dr. Elaine Schilling started her career in dentistry soon after her high school graduation where she began working as a dental assistant. After seven years as a chairside dental assistant, she entered the Texas Woman’s University Dental Hygiene program which she completed in the Spring of 1991. She entered into Baylor College of Dentistry that Fall and Dallas, Texas became her home for the next four years.
During her time there, several professors encouraged her to think about specializing in Prosthodontics. Before signing on for another three years of higher, she had the opportunity to spend some time with Baylor residents. After much discernment, she knew her passion was the restorative area of Prosthodontics.
Upon graduation in 1995, she immediately entered Texas A&M University Systems Baylor College of Dentistry (a big transition year for the school and the new Dr. Schilling). In 1998, she graduated with her Prosthodontic Specialty Degree and opened North Texas Dental Specialists in Muenster and Sherman, Texas. A business move in Muenster gave her the idea to rename the dental clinic to Smiles by German Design in honor of her German heritage.
Soon to follow was the sale of the Sherman practice to concentrate on bringing her niece Dr. Dana Fuhrmann into her practice, and eventual ownership. With twenty plus years of expertise, Dr. Schilling has acquired Main Street Dental Clinic in Whitesboro, Texas. She loves dentistry, and a good project to work on and is never bored with life and all God has provided for her and her husband Dale.
We are so honored you chose to have your initial orthodontic evaluation with us today. Our orthodontic office makes you the top priority! We believe you deserve a beautiful smile that lasts a lifetime.
I’m passionate about what I do. My work as an orthodontist is my trademark. My dream is to have a positive impact in each of my patients’ lives. It’s incredible to watch a person’s self-esteem grow as they see the change in their appearance. By the time they finish orthodontic treatment, their personality is transformed: they’re confident and outgoing, smiling and laughing with ease.
My team and I want to be part of each patient’s life not just during treatment, but for life. We believe in caring for each patient with compassion, respect, and in a manner that we’d like to be treated. We’re passionate about communication and want patients and parents to be full participants in their treatment.
Working collaboratively creates a trusting environment and delivers exceptional results!
Kaley graduated magna cum laude from Texas Woman’s University with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene in 2009.
She’s married to her husband Trent of 14 years and has 3 amazing children, Corbin, Emerson, and Ainsley.
Her family and God mean everything to her! You’ll find them at the kid’s games, church, camping in Colorado, or capturing moments at photo shoots! They have 2 dogs: Thor & Sadie 1 cat: Noah
Some of her favorite things are photography, dark chocolate, traveling, serving in the ministry, remodeling, and anything outdoors!
