CHELSEY (PATIENT CARE COORDINATOR)
Chelsey started out at NLDA as a patient in 2009 when she was in dental assisting school, and then she began working here in 2016. She moved out of state from 2020-2023 and we are thrilled to have her back! She enjoys serving our patients, as their treatment coordinator, fulfilling their needs and having them leave happy. her co-workers say she is incredibly helpful for both them and our patients, and her caring, kind personality brightens everyone’s day. In her spare time, Chelsey likes going on adventures with her family, camping, fishing and hiking.
MOLLY (SLEEP PATIENT COORDINATOR):
Molly started working at NLDA as our medical/sleep coordinator in 2017, though she and Dr. Amy knew each other for many years prior to that. She feels being a part of our caring team and helping patients feel comfortable, happy and healthy is rewarding. Her co-workers enjoy her happy, easy going and funny personality, as well as her dedication to our patients. Molly loves to travel and spend time in the outdoors walking her dog, camping and golfing.
NANCY (HYGIENIST):
Nancy began working here in 2008 as NLDA’s first hygienist after working as a hygienist for 21 years prior. She has loved working at NLDA because we are current with the latest technology and care, but most of all she loves working with Dr. Amy. As a dental hygienist, she enjoys making her patients smile and getting to know them on a personal level. Her co-workers appreciate her positive, caring demeanor and her infectious smile and laugh. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys boating and spending time with her family.
NATALIE (HYGIENIST):
Natalie started working at NLDA in 2022 after working in the dental field for 8 years prior. She loves how our office provides individual patient care and focuses on building trust with our patients. As a hygienist, she enjoys connecting with patients and helping them improve their health. Her co-workers appreciate her easy going, calm personality and her kind, positive attitude every day. In her spare time, Natalie likes spending time with her family and dogs.
KELSIE (HYGIENIST):
Kelsie started working at NLDA in 2023 after working in the dental field for 11 years prior. Dr. Amy has known Kelsie and her family since she was just 3 years old! She loves the enviroment and patients at our office and enjoys working in the community she lives. As a hygienist, she enjoys helping her patients achieve their long-term oral health goals and creating lasting relationships. Her co-workers appreciate her kind, friendly nature and say she is a self-motivated hard worker. In her spare time, Kelsie likes spending time with her family and friends, cooking, and vacationing in Chelan.
MIKIKO (RESTORATIVE DENTAL ASSISTANT):
Mikiko started working at NLDA in 2023 as an expanded function dental auxiliary, though she has worked in the dental field since 1995. She truly loves working at our office and appreciates our desire to continually improve and provide the best possible care for each patient. Her favorite thing about her job is helping people with their smiles and the creative aspect of restorative dentistry. Her co-workers say she is hard working, motivated, and incredibly helpful. In her spare time, you will find her spending time with her family and friends, flying and chasing hot air balloons and skiing with her husband and son.
TAYLER (DENTAL ASSISTANT):
Tayler was a long-term patient of ours when she started working with us in 2021 while she was going to school at the University of Washington. She aspires to be a dentist in the near future! She enjoys working in a field where she gets to improve people’s lives and focus on patient-centered care. Her co-workers appreciate that she is determined, eager to help and learn, and say she is a joy to be around. Tayler loves to spend her spare time volunteering at a local animal shelter, traveling, wake-surfing and snowboarding.
MEGAN (DENTAL SLEEP TECHNICIAN):
Megan was our first dental assistant at NLDA when we opened in 2007. After taking several years away from the dental field with her family, she re-joined our team in 2019 as our dental sleep technician. She loves connecting with our sleep patients and witnessing their whole-life transformations. She also enjoys the positive, uplifting and genuinely caring culture of our team. Her co-workers say she is a fantastic team player who is always eager and willing to learn and help before she is asked. Outside of work, Megan enjoys spending time with her family.