Barbara Mehaffy recently joined the practice of Dr. Steve Rodeffer as a registered dental hygienist. She received her degree in dental hygiene at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg. Hygienists promote oral health by providing educational, preventive and therapeutic services.

Barbara is not a stranger to our community. She worked with Dr. Rodeffer over 20 years ago as a dental assistant and is the daughter of Wendell and Eleanor Link.

Barbara resides in Burlington with her husband Alan and children Brian, Mitchell, and Hayley.