Our Staff

Cara Shirk,RDH has been a dental hygienist with our office for over 13 years. She is a member of both the American Dental Hygiene Association and Alaska State Dental Hygiene Association, most recently receiving certificates in Dental Laser applications for Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy, a non-surgical approach to treat beginning -to- advanced periodontal disease. Cara enjoys working with her patients to achieve optimal oral health which contributes to their overall health and well-being. As a lifetime Alaskan, it brings her great pleasure to assist her friends and neighbors and their new generations in finding the proper balance between busy schedules and home oral care. In her free time she enjoys cooking, running, biking, and spending time with her family and friends.

Tamra Kissel RDH is a member of both the National and Local Dental Hygiene Associations. Recent training includes Laser Assisted Periodontal Therapy. Tamra graduated from UAA’s dental hygiene program. Patient care is high priority and brings great rewards for the patient as well as hygienist. Outside of the office Tamra’s pass times include motorcycle
riding, fishing, and traveling.

Tracey our Head Dental Assistant and Dental Supply Coordinator, having 7 years experience helps make your treatment visits comfortable; she guides you through your dental care from start to finish and can answer most any questions about your treatment.

Crystal is our Team Leader. She is also a friendly expert in charge of coordinating your dental benefits, answering any question you may have about your bill or helping you find the financing you might need to fit your treatment into your budget. Crystal loves to travel and enjoys spending her spare time in the summer helping out her parents on their commercial fishing boat the Phoenix. ..........

Tiara is our Schedule Coordinator.
She is courteous and can help
with all your scheduling necessities as well as answer any questions you as a patient may have. Tiara has recently completed a Dental Assistant Course. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband and walking their three dogs Diesel, Bear, and Ginger.