Our Friendly Team

Kim joined the Advanced Puyallup Dentistry team in 2009 and has been our Office Manager since 2013. Kim’s personal dental experiences were the inspiration behind her desire to work in this field. Thanks to her dentist, Kim decided she wanted to provide the same pleasant feeling to other people. Her warm and welcoming nature helps patients feel comfortable from the moment they step into the office. Outside of the office, Kim enjoys spending as much time as possible with friends and family. She loves to travel with her daughter, takes her yearly cruises and enjoys spending time at the lake! 

Alisha joined the Advanced Puyallup Dentistry team in 2014 as a dental assistant and then progressed to being our scheduling coordinator. She has been in dentistry for over 14 years and continues to provide excellent care to her patients! She is typically the last person you see on the way out after your treatment, but the 1st person to speak with when scheduling. Outside of our office she cherishes time spent with her 2 girls and 1 boy– keeping them busy with cheer leading, baseball, and trips to the beach!

Melanie goes the extra mile to ensure our doctors, staff, and most important, our patients are well cared for. After joining our team in 2022 and being in dentistry for over 6 years, she has quickly become an integral part of our team and is always open to learning new things and taking on bigger roles. Melanie and her husband are from Alaska, but recently started to fall in love with the area of Puyallup- providing good hiking, rivers, and new places to explore!

Danielle is a registered dental hygienist and recently graduated hygiene school from Pierce Community College. She has quickly become a patient favorite
with being fortunate to develop significant relationships with patients since joining our team! Danielle provides a cheerful and positive experience for all patients, and enjoys hearing about their latest vacations and adventures. Danielle recently just got in engaged to her
long time boyfriend and will be planning on a wedding next summer! 

Lachelle feels like a long-time friend after the first time you meet her. Lachelle joined our team in 2012, she 
finds much joy and fulfillment in caring for our patients and connecting with them. Lachelle brings excellent dental knowledge with her 13 years of clinical experience which helps ensure ease of understanding dental procedures and treatment needs for our patients. Outside the office, she relishes time with her husband
and 2 daughters. She enjoys 

Febe joined our team in 2021 as a registered dental assistant. She brings a positive and upbeat energy to our office while providing vital support to our clinical team during patient care. She has a gift for making patients feel comfortable and at home in the dental chair. Whether it is their initial appointment, or a return visit, she always has their best interest at heart. Febe enjoys spending time with her two sons and husband- outside of the office they take