Our profession means everything to us. We love being dentists, not only for the technical challenges and rewards, but more so because we get to step into many people's lives every day and help them in a very specific way, doing something they can't possibly do for themselves. People feel better overall when they have a healthy mouth; it goes beyond individual teeth. No pain when eating and no embarrassment when talking or smiling is our goal for every patient. We get most excited when somebody comes to us with what they feel are insurmountable needs and we find a way to get their treatment done more easily than they imagined possible.
We feel truly honored that people come to our office and entrust us with their dental health. It is not something we take lightly. We promise that our team will work hard to earn your confidence and respect.
I moved to Lacey/Olympia because I think it's one of the greatest places on earth. I love the people, the land, and even the weather! When I'm not in the office, I like to sing and play guitar, disc golf, Ultimate Frisbee, and hike in our beautiful mountains. I'm also really into dental history and local history/maps, so if you have anything to teach me or show me, please do!
Away from the office, I enjoy relaxing with a good view and appreciating the trees and waters of the Pacific Northwest. Having grown up in Seattle, I now consider myself lucky to have found my new home in the Olympia area with my husband, Shane. Our rescue pets, Sven the dog and Ragnar the cat, are faithful companions and A+ good boys. I love animals, and would be thrilled to see a photo or hear a story about yours! I enjoy spending my free time making art, from painting, calligraphy, and interior design, to gardening, refinishing and upholstering furniture, and cooking wonderful meals with my husband. I enjoy getting to know new people and places, experiencing different cultures, and embracing diversity and education.
It is exciting to be a part of the technological advances in dentistry and to be able to help people improve their health. We strongly believe it is essential for us to remain up-to-date with the latest products, materials, and techniques in our field. The changes we have seen and will see in dentistry are making healthcare better every year, so we actively pursue continuing education courses, both locally and nationally, in order to constantly improve our services to you.
Dr. Whisler is also involved with the University of Washington School of Dentistry as an affiliate faculty member and the South Puget Sound Community College dental assisting program, sharing her knowledge with the future dental professionals of our state.
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Raquel is one of the most caring and compassionate dental hygienists you will ever have the pleasure to be served by. Since starting her dental career as an assistant, she has found satisfaction in helping patients understand why complete oral care is beneficial to their overall health. Raquel's love of the field brought her back to school, graduating from Pierce College's Dental Hygiene program in 2007 and ultimately receiving her Bachelor of Science degree as well. Outside of dentistry Raquel enjoys spending time with her family, attending her granddaughters gymnastic meets, and finding peace in her flower garden with her granddog Kita.
Tiffany was raised in Olympia and is passionate about dental hygiene. Before joining our office, Tiffany was committed to the dental field as an assistant with 16 years of experience. She then attended and graduated from Pierce Colleges 2018 Dental Hygiene class, and we were fortunate enough to nab her before anyone else! Tiffany focuses on educating her patients, listening to their concerns, and cleaning their teeth with a gentle hand. In her free time she enjoys camping, doing jigsaw puzzles and riding her motorcycle with the Olympia Lowlife Riders. She is married with a stepdaughter, and has two fur kids, a 9 year old Boxer and a 10 year old Mini Mauzer (Maltese/Schnauzer Mix.)
Lori's warm manner sets people at ease immediately, and her over fifteenyears of experience and dental assisting degree from SPSCC back that up with solid skills. Our patients always appreciate her concern for their comfort. Lori enjoys creating her home in the wooded wonderland of the PNW, watching her two boys play sports, family hikes, bowling, photography, going out with friends for a nice meal, and of course her two dogs and two cats!
We are lucky to have Valerie with us for a year as our newest dental assistant, before she's off to become a dentist herself! She was born and raised right here in Olympia, before heading to University of Hartford in Connecticut for her Bachelor of Science in Biology. While she's back Val likes to spend her time watching crime shows with her high school sweetheart Grant and their puppy Penny. Everybody who has met her here hopes life brings her back to settle in Olympia permanently after she joins the ranks of tooth doctor!
Karla has been with us since 2019, and hadbeen doing dental insurance billinglocally for over 10 years before that! With her genuine warmth, she will help you make sense of your dental benefits and determine the best way to utilize them to make your dollars go further. Born and raised in the coastal town of Veracruz, Mexico, she studied oceanography at university and traveled worldwide before settling in the Olympia area. In her free time she enjoys sailing, spending time with her husband and her German Shorthaired Pointer, hiking, jogging, and eating sushi!
The smiling face that will greet you upon entering, Carly loves to chat with patients! After growing up right here in Thurston County, life and love (and her husband's military service) took her away to Montana for six years. We are so fortunate that they returned to us, and now Carly is living that sweet PNW life with her dogs Koda and Kovu, reading, hiking, camping, and spending time with friends and family!
Born and raised in Florida, LaRee moved to Oklahoma at age 16. She resumed her northwestward migration to join us in Washington state just a few years ago, pursuing work as a traveling certified surgical technologist. Like so many she fell in love with the area and couldn't bear to leave! LaRee will be attending a dental hygiene program in the near future, but for now her job with us as a sterilization tech is helping to bridge her past and future as she works towards her new career in dentistry. In her free time, LaRee loves to watch/criticize medical shows, take motorcycle trips with her man David, and play with their dogs, Ellie and Mac!
Cotton is already excited to meet you...she doesn't know you yet, and you may not have agreed to this, but she is already your best friend! Dr. Persinger starting bringing Cotton to work when she was a puppy in 2015, and she was an instant sweetheart for everybody. She is hypoallergenic and non-shedding and wants to lick your face, so feel free to give her a big hug cementing your new friendship!
Believe it or not, Mikkel grew up all the way in India and came to Dr. W. much in need of rescue. Her love and care for the downtrodden dogs of the worldhas brought joy into Mikkel's life. He's a part of the team nowadays, but tends to stay tucked back in the front office area since he's a shy guy!
Reviews
Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 51 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestRobyn Wynn
2 years ago
Super grateful for Lacey family dental. They fit me in to fix a major chipped front tooth. They were gental, kind & very fair prices. I would totally recommend them
Keely Phillips
2 years ago
Super nice staff, were able to fit me in earlier for an appointment, and did a great job with cleaning. Definitely recommend!
Kathleen Procter
2 years ago
I've been a patient at Lacey Family Dental for over 4 years. I've had cleanings and a couple fillings during those years, but just had a crown replaced and wanted to write about my experience. Dr. Persinger is very skilled, gentle, patient and professional. He is also a perfectionist who pays attention to every little detail. His standards are high, which means patients receive excellent care with every visit. The staff is wonderful. Dental assistant Lori makes your visit not only comfortable but actually enjoyable. Prices are fair and competitive. If you are looking for a fantastic dental office, Lacey Family Dental is the place to go. You will not be disappointed.
Hilary Berndt
2 years ago
I was a patient of this clinic for several years and have personally referred at least 5 people to this office and never though I would have to leave this review and find a new clinic as I had always felt I got great care from everyone in the office (front desk assistants and both Drs) today I had a dental emergency and called in the person that answered the phone was very unprofessional she answered the phone but did not answer it like I was calling a business she answered the phone as if it was a personal call and was laughing. But it got worse I tried to tell her I though I should be seen since I was having some painful inflamed gums.. first she accused me of being sick. I had to explain I have allergies. She than proceeded to make me feel like I deserved to be in pain because I had not done the treatment plan they previously suggested. covid is a big deal not everyone feels safe to be going out and about unless it is a emergency. I was than told that I need a root canal. Again I tried to explain to her that it's not so much the tooth but the gums. I was than told everyone is busy until the new year but I could call Dr Gorig and see if he can do the root canal for me. I asked her if I should try and see my primary Dr as I feel like it's less of a tooth issue and more of a inflammation of my gums and If I do have a infection I obviously do not want to wait. She made it seem like I was wasting her time but she could maybe see if Dr would be willing to see me at 1 but they would still be referring me out to the endodontic clinic for the root canal. I was frustrated and on the verge of tears and told her I would take care of it. I called a different dental office within a hour of my call I was at the office for my exam. My concern was value adated as the Dr told me I did not need a root canal it was a gum tissue problem. I know they have newer front desk staff but them being the first person a patient or potentially new patient deals with it reflect on the business and no one should feel the way I felt today when calling.
michelleschut
2 years ago
Lacey Family Dental has been my providers for years until I moved across the state. When I was home in Olympia for the holiday weekend, I experienced a dental emergency. Dr W promptly replied to me and had me come in. She spent 4 hours making sure I had a useable tooth, and making a plan to give me a permanent solution. I can't say enough kind things about the kindness and dental excellence they provide
Kyle Barkus
2 years ago
Going to the dentist is never fun, but I recently had a major toothache going on and this couldn't wait. I needed a root canal and a crown during the beginning of our stay-at-home orders and they were able to get me in as it was deemed an "emergency". I honestly have never been taken care of better by a dental office. I can't thank Dr. Whisler and her team enough for fixing my tooth. There is nothing worse than tooth pain and I am happy to know there is somewhere I can go that really care's about their patients.
Luke Wondergem
2 years ago
I love this place! finding a good dentist is hard. Dr. Persinger and his staff (Raquel in my case) are awesome and friendly and honest. if you're looking for a dentist stop in by the big tooth!
Spenny
2 years ago
Dr. Whisler helped me with an emergency. She was kind and compassionate. Thank you Lacey Family Dental.
Matt Beaumont
2 years ago
If this review was limited in scope to the customer service, professionalism and caring of Dr. Jared Persinger and his team, it would be five stars. However, I recently was denied several times for a crown by my insurance provider and I want to highlight his persistence, values and commitment to his patients. My insurance provider (which will go nameless, but I am retired military and the name starts with the letters U and C...) denied my preauthorization for a crown. A crown is the standard of care following a root canal and before a root canal was recommended, the tooth was visually cracked in several places across the surface and into the gums. Dr. Persinger submitted three different amendments to overturn the decision and even talked to the dentist employed by the insurance company, to no avail. Dr. Persinger did not give up. In a last ditch effort, he contacted the state office for the insurance commissioner and within a day, the insurance company authorized the crown. Dr. Persinger not only provides the most comfortable and technical dental work I've had, but as you can tell by my circumstance, he goes above and beyond to ensure his patients receive the care they deserve (and pay for). I highly recommend giving Lacey Family Dental a shot for your next checkup, cleaning, filling or whatever you and your families needs. Respectfully, Matthew Beaumont US Army Retired
Ashley Gallagher
2 years ago
Dr. Jared was great! I'm always nervous at the dentist but felt very comfortable at his office and under his care. I had a lot of work to be done and he made time to do it all. My teeth feel great!!
Luke Wondergem
3 years ago
I love this place! finding a good dentist is hard. Dr. Persinger and his staff (Raquel in my case) are awesome and friendly and honest. if you're looking for a dentist stop in by the big tooth!
Matt Beaumont
3 years ago
If this review was limited in scope to the customer service, professionalism and caring of Dr. Jared Persinger and his team, it would be five stars. However, I recently was denied several times for a crown by my insurance provider and I want to highlight his persistence, values and commitment to his patients. My insurance provider (which will go nameless, but I am retired military and the name starts with the letters U and C...) denied my preauthorization for a crown. A crown is the standard of care following a root canal and before a root canal was recommended, the tooth was visually cracked in several places across the surface and into the gums. Dr. Persinger submitted three different amendments to overturn the decision and even talked to the dentist employed by the insurance company, to no avail. Dr. Persinger did not give up. In a last ditch effort, he contacted the state office for the insurance commissioner and within a day, the insurance company authorized the crown. Dr. Persinger not only provides the most comfortable and technical dental work I've had, but as you can tell by my circumstance, he goes above and beyond to ensure his patients receive the care they deserve (and pay for). I highly recommend giving Lacey Family Dental a shot for your next checkup, cleaning, filling or whatever you and your families needs. Respectfully, Matthew Beaumont US Army Retired
Spenny
3 years ago
Dr. Whisler helped me with an emergency. She was kind and compassionate. Thank you Lacey Family Dental.
Kyle Barkus
3 years ago
Going to the dentist is never fun, but I recently had a major toothache going on and this couldn't wait. I needed a root canal and a crown during the beginning of our stay-at-home orders and they were able to get me in as it was deemed an "emergency". I honestly have never been taken care of better by a dental office. I can't thank Dr. Whisler and her team enough for fixing my tooth. There is nothing worse than tooth pain and I am happy to know there is somewhere I can go that really care's about their patients.
Ashley Gallagher
3 years ago
Dr. Jared was great! I'm always nervous at the dentist but felt very comfortable at his office and under his care. I had a lot of work to be done and he made time to do it all. My teeth feel great!!
Brianna Appia
3 years ago
It's been over a decade since I've seen a dentist. Of course I had some concerns stemming from no treatment, but they never made me feel ashamed or embarrassed. Instead I felt welcomed, cared for and was given the best treatment possible. They were not there to sell me on products and services I didn't need, but instead gave me highly experienced and cost efficient treatment. Now my concerns are improving and I can smile more proudly! Thank you to all the staff at Lacey Family Dental for treating me like family and helping me improve my life.
Jake Tiller
3 years ago
Hadn't been to a dentist in a few years until I broke a tooth recently. Dr Whisler got me in on short notice and fixed my broken tooth with no pain! Very affordable even without dental insurance! Already scheduled my next trip! Thank you Lacey Family Dental!
A K
3 years ago
Excellent work. My teeth look so good now Thank you to all the awesome and friendly staff!
Scruffdad H.
3 years ago
Hands down the best bang for the buck. Very efficient, friendly and to the point staff using the latest in dental technology to provide your service. Very Good to Excellent! Scheduling was a snap too!.
Vincent
3 years ago
Great dental work and cleanings. Dr. Whisler is the best!
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