Coming from a small town in Kansas, I believe providing patients with great dental care is necessary. I obtained my Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Syracuse University then attended State University of New York at Buffalo to acquire my doctorate in Dental Surgery. In 2006, my husband, Jon and I made the move to Fairbanks where I worked at Tanana Chiefs Conference for four years.
After deciding to make Alaska our home, I decided to go into private practice at 807 College Rd. Shortly after, I was blessed with two amazing children, Alex and Axel. My goal will always be to provide all current and future patients with an experience that shows the amount of care and attention to detail I strive on.
Growing up in a community of 1300, I learned the importance of helping others and showing nothing but kindness and understanding to neighbors in need. I have always enjoyed customer service and felt it was necessary for me to start by working as a manager for a group home that assisted people with disabilities. After working here for six years, I moved to Upstate New York where I worked for a company that thrived off of customer service. I remained in that position for a total of 10 years and wanted nothing more than to widen my horizon into the dental field. My family and I made the tough decision to move to Alaska where my opportunity arose and I am now working with the best dentist in town, Dr. Rebecca Cave Mansker!!!
Privileged to be part of a dental team devoted to excellence in dental services I enjoy producing thorough cleanings. Dedicated to providing personalized oral health care I enjoy working with all ages.
Born and raised in Michigan. Kalamazoo is where I obtained my Dental Hygiene degreeyes, there really is a Kalamazoo. I moved to Fairbanks in 1977 with my wonderful husband Doug, who is a realtor for Somers and Associates. We have 6 grown children all raised in the Fairbanks community. By March I will be the grandmother of 10. Hobbies are simple, I love reading the bible and spending time with my family and friends.
I am pleased to be a part of Dr. Caves amazing dental team. The overall health of our patients is of utmost importance here at Cave Dental. I thoroughly enjoy helping each patient feel comfortable with their unique smile and encouraging them to keep it as healthy as possible!
I was born in Fairbanks, Alaska and was raised in Nenana. Growing up, I loved to be out doors enjoying the beautiful things that Alaska has to offer such as fishing, hunting, hiking and being involved with my community. I also enjoy reading, listening to music, and spending time with my four beautiful children.
I began my career in the dental field in 2007 as a dental assistant. I fell in love with dentistry and have been a part of it ever since. I graduated from the dental hygiene program offered through the University of Alaska, Fairbanks in 2015, and began my career as a dental hygienist in Anchorage. Shortly after completing the hygiene program, I returned to Fairbanks where I found my dental home at Cave Dental.
Although Ive been calling Alaska my home since the summer of 2015, a big piece of my heart will always remain in my hometown of Lancaster, WI. Prior to Dental Assisting I spent 8 years working retail learning the important impact a friendly smile and good customer service can have on a person. It has been such a pleasure working with the wonderful staff at Cave Dental providing patients with exceptional treatment in a calm and caring atmosphere. Outside of the office I enjoy staying busy with hiking, camping, sports games, social events, and traveling.
