Meet Your New Dental Team In Spokane Valley, WA

Part of Dr. Ellsworth’s team since 2017, Andrea has 15 years of dental experience with a background in pediatric, periodontal, cosmetic, and general dentistry. Andrea earned her dental assisting certificate from Spokane Community College and later completed their EFDA program.

Getting to know our patients and making them feel comfortable and confident are what she considers the most rewarding part of being on our team.

Andrea spends her off time outdoors training and participating in sprint triathlons; enjoying time at the lake boating, camping, or kayaking; and playing with her two dogs, Kadan and Kaylee, and her leopard gecko, Starlord. She also indulges her love of food by cooking, as well as her creative side with arts and crafts.

Mary became a registered dental hygienist after graduating in 1995 from Eastern Washington University, and she’s been with our team ever since! She relies on her training in digital X-rays, local anesthesia, 3D imaging, sedation, and dental lasers to provide quality care and build positive relationships with our patients. When Mary isn’t working or attending conventions to stay current on the latest dental trends, she’s most likely enjoying the beautiful Spokane Valley, WA scenery hiking or running, as well as spending time with her family.

Our dental practice runs smoothly thanks to the diverse education and experience of our office manager, Lara. Her training ranges from insurance filing and billing to HIPAA, patient care, team building, workplace safety and communication, CPR, first aid, and more. Her background as a nursing assistant makes her invaluable to helping our patients with special needs as well. Lara has been managing our office for almost 30 years and loves meeting new patients and making them smile.

Outside of work, Lara and her husband, Bobby, can be found out and about motorcycle riding, boating, water skiing, and spending time with their two children and four grandchildren. You may also catch her riding shotgun on the family’s 18-wheeler or getting her hands dirty with mechanic work to help maintain it.

Janet is one of our certified dental assistants who has spent 19 of her 27 years in dentistry at our Spokane Valley practice. A graduate of Spokane Community College, she likes helping our patients relax and making them feel confident about their smiles. Janet also invests at least 10 hours a year in advanced training so she can stay current on the latest dental techniques and trends.

Like other members of our team, Janet especially values family time. She enjoys cooking for her three grown children and three grandchildren, and she likes gardening in her free time as well. Janet and her husband also love spending time on the water, a pastime shared by many of our patients in the Spokane Valley, WA area.