Cathy joined our team in 2012 . She graduated from Kellogg Community College with a Expanded Dental Assistant degree in 1982. She has 11 years experience in the dental field, 8 of those years here with us.  She is one of the first faces that greets you when you enter our practice. She works hard at answering our phones, scheduling our patients, creating relationships with our patients and making sure everyone is taken care before they leave our building.

Our practice is built around gentle, compassionate dentistry for the whole family, and that idea begins at the front desk. Cathy is one of the first faces that greets patients when they enter our building, and she plays an essential role in shaping the calm, welcoming atmosphere our office is known for. From answering phones to scheduling appointments and helping people feel comfortable before they even take a seat in the treatment room, her attention to detail reflects the caring, ongoing commitment to patient experience that we value in every member of our staff.

Continuity of care matters in dentistry, and long-tenured team members like Cathy help make it possible. Years of experience in the dental field mean she understands not only the practical side of running a practice but also the personal side of building trust with patients over time. Creating genuine relationships with the people who visit us is a meaningful part of her work, because a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere can make an enormous difference in how a patient approaches treatment, especially for children, older adults, and anyone who has felt anxious about dental visits before.

The knowledge and skills behind a friendly greeting go deeper than they may appear. Cathy earned an expanded dental assistant degree, and the foundation she built through education and hands-on experience supports the thoroughness and professionalism our patients can expect. That background informs how she explains options, helps our doctors prepare, and makes sure every person is taken care of before leaving. It is a reminder that quality dental treatment is never only about technique, but also about how clearly and kindly care is communicated from one person to another.

Patients often tell us that the difference lies in the details: the way questions are answered, the care taken with scheduling, and the sense that the entire team is working toward the same goal. Cathy embodies that spirit of caring for people rather than simply processing them through the day. Her contribution helps our office stay current with modern techniques and individualized practices while keeping the treatment experience simple, consistent, and comfortable, so that each visit feels like a step toward optimum oral health rather than an appointment to get through.