Meet Our Dental Team
Dental Professionals in Covington, WA

This early passion in dentistry encouraged me to pursue a dental education, whereas I received my Associate Dental Hygiene degree from Pierce College and my Bachelor of Dental Hygiene Science degree from Eastern Washington University. I thoroughly love my career as a dental hygienist! My patients become members of my dental family as I learn about their lives, families, careers and adventures. Since graduating, I am a proud member of both the Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association and the American Dental Hygienists' Association. I continually attend dental courses, both local and afar to ensure I offer my patients the most up to date information in oral health care management. In addition, I have the amazing opportunity to travel to Guatemala on dental mission trips with the WIND organization and bring dental resources to people in need. Also, I am a graduate of the Comprehensive Introductory Course to Orofacial Myotherapy. I am always interested to share my knowledge regarding developmental anatomy/physiology and the relationship to dental, speech, breathing, oral habits and the interaction of the orofacial complex from birth.

I have greatly enjoyed my career and position as a dental hygienist at Covington Family Dental since 1995, first for Dr. Ken Russell followed by Dr. Kyle Blair (Dr. Russell's nephew). In my personal time, I enjoy distance running, cycling, hiking along with gardening, travel and active adventures. I keep very busy with family time, which includes my husband, married children and grandchildren.

I completed my Bachelor of Science degree from Saint Mary's College in Notre Dame, Indiana before completing my Dental Hygiene degree from Pierce College in Tacoma, Washington. I am proud to be a dental hygienist. I attend continuing education courses in order to treat my patients with the highest standard of care. I am an active member of my dental hygiene associations, whereas I am currently serving as Secretary for the Washington State Dental Hygienists' Association. In my time away from the office, I enjoy training for marathons, hiking, camping, cooking as well as spending time with my family. I look forward to meeting you and sharing my enthusiasm for oral health!

Providing an exceptional experience and creating lifelong relationships with patients are my favorite parts of being a dental hygienist! I completed my Dental Hygiene degree from Columbia Basin College in Tri Cities, WA after receiving my Associate of Science from Bellevue College. I enjoy attending continuing education courses and staying up to date with oral health maintenance, in order to provide excellent care. In my free time you'll find me spending time with my husband and our three young children attending Seattle sporting events, gardening, baking, and staying busy with family and friends.

I was fortunate to have a wonderful family friend that was a dentist when I was a child who taught me how personally rewarding it is to help people to not only be comfortable, but enjoy their visit to the dentist. I'm able to do that here. We have a terrific team atmosphere. We all strive to give our best to each person we encounter. When I'm not here at the office I love spending time with my family. There's nothing like having the kids and grandkids over to the house for mealtime with myself and my husband. I also enjoy camping and the water, whether it is time on the lake in my husband's jet boat or splashing around in the beach waves. I am lucky enough to live here in the great Pacific Northwest where I can enjoy the outdoors. I look forward to seeing you here in the office!

In my free time, I love traveling the world and experiencing new cultures. I also enjoy camping and hiking in the PNW and gardening and growing my own fruits and vegetables. I enjoy these things with my husband Jeremy and our three kitties: June Bug, Cash and Chester!

My time away from dentistry is spent with family and friends enjoying each other's company by playing games, watching a movie or being outdoors. I look forward to seeing you at the office!

We love to hike, travel, and spend time exploring the outdoors with our three dogs. As an assistant, I strive to ensure that patients feel comfortable and at ease during their dental visits. I believe that going to work holds something new and is an opportunity to make sure our patients feel comfortable and leave happy.

When I am not at the office I enjoy spending time with my daughter and family camping, exploring and traveling.