Dr. Terry J. Preece is the premier dentist in Anchorage. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 1980 and started and maintained a successful private general practice with an emphasis on cosmetics in Layton, Utah for 28 years.
In 2008 he moved to SE Alaska, to the island of Wrangell, where he practiced at a community health center. Being the only dentist on the island, he provided a wide array of dental services for the entire population of 1,800 people. In August of 2010, he and his family moved to Anchorage, where he began practicing at his current location, the Healthy Smiles Dental.
Dr. Preece attends extensive continuing education courses and is deeply committed to providing high-quality, comprehensive, full-care dentistry in Anchorage AK. He is an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Dental Association, Alaska Dental Society, and Anchorage Dental Society.
Dr. Terry Preece enjoys hunting, fishing, skiing, golfing, and spending time with his family. He is an active member of his church. He has been married for over 40 years and is the father of three children.
At Healthy Smiles Dental, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for you and members of your family. Thats why we have gathered a team of caring and friendly individuals who are highly qualified and love what they do. We are confident that our team offers the best dentistry service in Anchorage AK.
Together with Dr. Terry Preece, we are confident that our team offers the best services for dentistry Anchorage has to offer. Our dental team members receive extensive training in their respective areas and appreciate their individual and collective roles in ensuring that our guests receive high quality dental services in a comfortable, pleasant setting. Each one of our dental staff takes pride in working with the latest dental technologies.
Debbie is the Business Administrator/CFO and she has been involved in dentistry for over 40 years. After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in computer programming she worked for many years in the banking/computer systems industry. She then received a Master of Business Administration degree in 2019 and is very excited to put to rest the myth that old dogs cant be taught new tricks. Dr. Preece and Debbie have been married 45 years, have three very talented children, and six fun-loving grandchildren. Debbie is an active member of her church and teaches Sunday School, enjoys crocheting, sewing, reading, and playing board and iPhone games.
In 1978 Debbie took a 3-month dental assisting course and was hooked on dentistry. A few years later, she discovered that while interacting with patients in the office is exciting, her real passion is the business aspects of the practice. She oversees all the non-clinical aspects of the office including patient and insurance billing, payments, and personnel matters. Debbie loves her job because she is a numbers person who enjoys making sure everything is balanced.
Furthermore Debbie believes in volunteering her time and talents and participated in the 2014 and 2016 Alaska Mission of Mercy events in Anchorage. In 2002 Debbie volunteered to work as a dental assistant at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. It was a fabulous experience interacting with athletes and coaches from all over the world.
Jenekah is the Patient Relations & Marketing Specialist at Healthy Smiles Dental. Originally from Utah, she moved to Alaska in 2010. She graduated from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah with an Associates degree in Interior Design Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Sales. She loves learning new skills and educating herself on new topics. Jenekah is an extrovert by day and an introvert by night. She loves meeting new people and learning about their lives and helping them attain their goals, but at the end of the day, she likes to relax by binge-watching her favorite shows and working on projects. A few of her hobbies include reading, hand lettering, socializing with friends, making hand-made cards, and doing acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors. She is excited to be a part of the Healthy Smiles team and looks forward to helping patients achieve their dream smiles.