I entered the dental field because of my passion and desire to help people achieve optimal oral health, and this continues to excite me every single day. Meeting our patients, getting to know them, and seeing their reactions at the end of their treatment are a constant thrill. Knowing I am a part of bringing them to a greater awareness about dental care makes me proud.

I began my college education atWestern Washington Universitywhere I made the Deans List and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry in 2001. In 2006 I graduated with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from theUniversity of Washingtonand also completed a Fellowship in the Dental Education in Care of Persons with Disabilities. As a firm believer in continuing education, I have gone on to receive specialized training and certification:

I am currently an Affiliate Faculty member in the Restorative Dentistry department for theUniversity Of Washington School Of Dentistry. I enjoy teaching at the dental school guiding the students in restorative, cosmetic, and implant dentistry.

I am also active in the Great Blue Heron Seattle Study Club, the Jet City Study Club and participate in a Tucker Gold Study Club. By keeping active in various study clubs I am able to stay up on the latest technologies and techniques to provide the best service to my patients.

Annually I volunteer at Lake Washington Technical College for the Restorative Day and have been a volunteer for Medical Teams Northwest Mobile Dental Clinic. While at the University of Washington I was a volunteer/preceptor coordinator for the Husky Smiles program.

When Im not helping people achieve the smiles they desire, I enjoy traveling, cooking and being active. I love spending time with my twin daughters (Jemma and Zoe) and son (Davis). My husband and I enjoy trying new restaurants and foods and also find time to golf in our spare time. I am also an avid reader and enjoy participating in a book club with friends.

Amanda is our Financial / Scheduling Coordinator. She has been in the dental field for 6 years. She is happy to assist you with any of your financial or insurance questions. Amanda lives in Lake Stevens with her husband Justin and their daughter Veda. In her free time she likes to watch documentaries, explore the newest restaurants and spend time with her family and friends.

Jennifer received her BS from Eastern Washington University. She has worked in the dental field for over 17 years. Jennifer has been a hygienist for over 13 years. She utilizes and enjoys working with the latest technology for advanced patient comfort and care. She ultimately enjoys spending time with her husband and sons Wyatt & Jesse.

Julia graduated top of her class from the dental hygiene program at Shoreline Community College in 2012, and earned her BS in dental hygiene from Eastern Washington University in 2014. She is gentle, thorough, and loves helping each patient achieve and maintain a healthy smile. In her free time she enjoys traveling, hiking, baking, and spending time with her husband and family.

Lana is one of our dental assistants and graduated from Lake Washington Institute of Technology in 2017. She completed her externship at Mill creek Dental upon graduation and is now a part of our team! She is passionate about educating patients on their oral health and building a relationship with each patient. Outside of the office she loves to spend time with her husband and two pets, Abbie and Acadia. She also loves baking, traveling, and having game nights with friends and family.

Sheryl has been in dentistry since 1994, she started as a dental assistant and transitioned to the front office six years ago. Sheryl loves the dental field and helping patients in any way she can. Sheryl grew up in the Redmond/Kirkland area and has now lived in Snohomish since 2007. She has been happily married for 17 years and has two teenage girls that are very involved in soccer. In Sheryls free time she likes to hang with her friends, listen to music, garden or tend to her mini farm.

Tanisia graduated from dental assisting school in 2009. She loves working with people and helping them to love their smile. She also hopes to help them feel more comfortable with coming to the dentist, as she knows for most people this is not their most favorite place to visit. Outside of work, she likes to go camping and hiking. She also likes to scrapbook and bake.

Mill Creek Dental accepts all insurances and participates with many insurance companies. Our front office team is more than happy to run a complimentary benefit analysis for you and your personalized treatment plan. We strive for the best in customer service and will file all insurance claims for you.

We also offer third-party financing through Care Credit. We want to make your dental treatment affordable and accessible to you and dont want the burden of dental costs to prevent you from receiving the best care that we can provide.