When not working, I enjoy quilting, hanging out with my husband, gardening, reading the Bible, and enjoying life.

“My first job as a teenager was in commission sales. I found out very quickly that while I didn’t like pushing products onto people they didn’t want or need, I did love providing good customer service. Making people happy by helping them find what worked best for them made me feel good, as well. So, when I was offered my first dental receptionist position in 2001, it seemed a natural fit that would allow me use my skills with the public. Since then, my focus has always been on providing excellent patient care and helping people meet their needs in any way that I can.

At my first dental practice, I quickly worked my way up from a receptionist, to a financial and insurance coordinator, and office assistant to the doctor. Because of the 16 years I spent working in a large specialty practice, I have had the pleasure of assisting many thousands of patients with their financial and insurance needs and have always enjoyed when I could bring a smile to a patient that arrived for his/her appointment worried or nervous.

When I was offered the opportunity to come on board with Dr. White and his team as Office Manager at White Dental Studio –  again, it seemed a natural fit. I am enjoying immensely the ability to spend more time getting to know my patients, and working with such a fantastic doctor and staff.

Outside of work, I have an amazing husband with whom I have been for over 20 years, and we have three young daughters. The girls keep us very busy with dance, gymnastics, acting and modeling, but we also love to do outdoor activities as a family such as fishing or camping on our Applegate river property whenever possible.”

My blog posts:
The Differences Between Medical and Dental Coding
Should I Purchase Dental Insurance? The Answer Might Surprise You
Dental Insurance: Understanding Your Maximum
Dental Insurance: Usual And Customary Rates
Do I Really Need X-Rays?

“As far as I know, I am the world’s only whitewater rafting, tuba-playing dental “guy-gienist.” Not at the same time, of course!

I started in dental hygiene in 2012, graduating from San Juan College in Farmington, New Mexico. My first job was in a private practice in Durango, Colorado, where I was the only hygienist.  After two years of great experience, I decided to return to the area where I grew up: Southern Oregon! Since then, I have worked for small offices, large-volume group practices, and periodontal specialists, gaining broad experience to apply in every interaction I share with patients. I am wholly committed to gaining the trust of each individual in my chair in order to build a strong partnership in oral and holistic health.

When I’m not helping patients with smiles, I can be found with my wife Kristin, floating whitewater rivers, playing with my two dogs and cat, exploring wild and beautiful places, and maybe even sharing a frosty beverage with friends.

I look forward to helping you along in your oral health journey!”

I married my husband Noah in 2021 in a true covid-fashion wedding. We have 2 dogs that are the center of our world. Remy is a dachshund mix and Goomba is a chaweenie. I adopted Remy in 2020 from a rescue in Chico, California. She was the perfect addition to my husband and I, but I thought my heart could hold enough love for one more dog, so we adopted Goomba as a puppy in January of 2022. They absolutely complete our little family!”

I entered the dental world in the early 2000s by becoming an oral surgery assistant. I enjoyed the fast paced nature of oral surgery and quickly became a dental implant coordinator. After many years helping patients, I gave birth to my youngest daughter and decided I needed to be able to be home with her in those early years. I became a home daycare provider to give me more time with her. Though I loved working with my littles, eventually I was ready to return to dental as my daughter became school age. I was very excited when the opportunity to join the team at White Dental Studio was offered to me. Though general dentistry was new to me, many of my skills translated well and I was quickly able to obtain my Expanded Functions Dental Assistant license. It’s nice seeing people on a repeat basis so that you can really get to know them, and I’m always happy to provide a pat on the shoulder or a comforting word to a nervous or worried patient. Outside of work I enjoy spending time with my family which includes my husband Lucas, our daughters Makayla, Lauren and Mia, and our 3 grandchildren. I’m a bit of a sun worshiper and I always look forward to our yearly family trip to Shasta or anywhere warm or tropical when we get the chance.