Expanded Functions Assistant/Treatment Coordinator

Kim, our Expanded Functions Dental Assistant , is a Marion High School alumnus and joined Dr. Boltz‘s team in September of 2003. She earned her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant Cerfication in 1994 from Indiana University School of Dentistry, and brought with her, 13 years experience in the dental profession prior to joining us. In addition to her expanded functions duties of assisting and placing restorations, she shares the responsibility of overseeing patient treatment needs and progress. Like all of our assistants and hygienists, she treats our patients with great skill and compassion.

Choosing a dentist for your family is a personal decision that often takes research and careful thought. Compassionate Dentistry, P.C. emphasizes the difference that a gentle, thorough, and professional team can make in how patients feel about dental care. From the first conversation to every follow-up visit, the goal is to build trust and confidence so that each appointment feels relaxed and comfortable rather than stressful or intimidating.

Our team includes experienced dentists, hygienists, and dental assistants who share a commitment to ongoing continuing education and current techniques. Each provider studies the latest advances in the field so that treatment planning stays individualized and consistent with a high standard of care. This commitment allows the practice to offer comprehensive services, from preventive hygiene and cavity care to restorative, reconstructive, and cosmetic options, with a focus on what is genuinely best for each patient.

Patients appreciate a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere, and many mention the difference a kind and caring staff makes. Our assistants and hygienists, including those trained in expanded functions, play an important role in helping patients understand their treatment needs and progress. Educational resources, office policies, forms, and patient information are readily available so families can feel informed and involved in decisions about their oral health at every stage.

Good oral health is an ongoing journey, and prevention remains the simplest and most effective approach. Our team encourages consistent routines at home, including regular brushing, and pairs those habits with professional care and individualized treatment plans. When more complex care is needed, patients can rest assured that the same gentle philosophy continues, supported by trusted relationships with respected organizations and a practice that remains current in quality care and technique.