Dr. Megan Miller is a Washington native, and received her bachelors degree in Natural Science Biology from the University of Puget Sound inTacoma. She graduatedwith her Doctorate of Dental Surgery and Prosthodontic Honors from the University of Washington Dental School in 2002. DuringDr. Miller'sdental training, she was selected to receive advanced training inimplant dentistryand endodontics. Dr. Miller also took a special interest in dental fears, and participated in additional elective training in treating fearful patients.
Committed to education,Dr. Millerparticipates in a number of continuing education courses, seminars, and hands-on clinics each year. She is a member of theAmerican Dental Association,Washington State Dental Association, andPierce County Dental Society, as well as the 253 Spear Study Club. Dr. Miller enjoys treating patients of all ages, and providing a lifetime of care to her patients - young and old alike. She finds it particularly rewarding to provide interdisciplinary care to compromised and neglected teeth, and restore them into a healthy and functional mouth. Dr. Miller finds fulfillment in all aspects of dentistry, from simple fillings to full restoration of a patients smile, but most importantly, enjoys having a positive impact on her patients.
Dr. Milleris a mother of four boys and is happily married. On the weekends, you'll find her on the side lines of her children's sporting events - soccer, basketball, cross country, tennis, golf, swim team, and track . She loves being a part of the boys' different interests and activities, watching their musical performances and seeing them blossom into their own unique characters. Dr. Miller enjoys spending her time outside, no matter the weather, but also taking the time to read for pure enjoyment, or to her children. In her free time, Dr. Miller likes hiking, gardening, and taking trips to the beach with her family.
With 24 years' experience as a dental hygienist, Monica has spent 23 years in our office. She earned her associates degree in applied technology-dental assisting, then graduated with a certificate in dental hygiene from Pierce College. Her professional memberships include American Dental Hygienists' Association and the Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association. Monica enjoys being part of a team that genuinely cares about our patients. She takes time to get to know each of her own patients so that she can become a trusted adviser in oral health matters.
Kathy and her husband moved to Tacoma in 2018 from Vancouver, WA and have thoroughly enjoyed living here. She chose a career in dentistry because having a confident and healthy smile positively impacts every aspect of your life, and she wants to help make that happen. She finds her work rewarding with such a supportive and friendly team. In her free time, she likes to travel, read, enjoy the outdoors with bike rides, hiking, boating, kayaking and she also dabbles in soap making. Her dream trip is to go on a South African Safari. Her home is ruled by Harlequin (Harley) their 11-year-old lab, who will do anything for food.
Ivy joined our pratice in 2014. She graduated from Clover Park and has worked in dentistry for 21 years. Ivy enjoys all aspects of dentistry, especially assisting with complete simile makeovers. Her attention to detail and outgoing personality puts patients at ease. Ivy has been married for 19 years, and has three children. She has lives in Fircrest and enjoys gardening, running, and playing with her children.
Rachel joined us in 2017 as a Dental Assistant. She graduated from clover park Tech in 2012 with an associates degree in Dental Assisting and again in 2019 from South Sound community College with an Expanded Function Dental Assistant certificate. At home she cares for her dog, Kenai along with her two horses and cats. In her spare time, she loves being outdoors whether its trail riding or hiking with her dog.
Lana has worked as a dental assistant for over 20 years. She is registered in Washington State, has her CDA and received her EFDA certification three years ago. Her passion for helping patients comes through in her work every day. She understands that a visit to the dentist isnt always easy, but she believes that if she provides quality care to our patients and ensures they are comfortable, that visits can actually become enjoyable.
Lana entered the dental industry because of her love for working closely with people. But, when shes not getting to know her patients, she loves hiking, running, working out and spending time with her family.
Jaime has been a dental assistant for 15 years. She joined Dr. Millers team in 2019. Jaime loves to make her patients feel comfortable and confident in the care she is providing during dental treatments. She is proud to be from the PNW. In her spare time she enjoys activities with her son and crafting.
Shellie is a graduate of Clover Park Vo-Tech. With 20 years in administration, she provides excellent assistance to our staff and patients in the front office, and she has been with us since 2007. She enjoys working with a solid and skilled professional team, in an atmosphere thats comfortable and inviting.
Shawn has been in the front office administration for 29 years. She enjoys working with our patients for all their front office needs, especially with insurance and billing. Shawn has been with Commencement Bay Dentistry for 1 year but has worked with Dr. Miller in the past for several years. She has 3 sons, 1 daughter-in law, and 2 grandsons. She likes to spend her free time with my family and best friends from childhood. Shawn likes to travel and gets together often to play games, like Mexican train.
Jan has dedicatedly served our practice for over twenty years after attending college at various schools. She is happy to assist you with all of your scheduling needs, and answer any of your dental questions. Jan loves the thoroughness of our the practice. No problems go unnoticed with so much advanced technology and the skilled eyes of the dental team!
Jan has been happily married for thirty seven years, and she has two grown children as well. When she's not working, she loves gardening, cooking, baking,kick boxing, walking her schnoodle and going on coffee dates.