Meet the Team Offering High-Quality Dentistry Services in Anchorage, AK

At Healthy Smiles Dental, we are dedicated to providing exceptional care for you and members of your family. That’s why we have gathered a team of caring and friendly individuals who are highly qualified and love what they do.

Together with Dr. Terry Preece,a trusted dentist Anchorage, we are confident that our team offers the best services for dentistry, Anchorage AK has to offer.

Our dental team members receive extensive training in their respective areas and appreciate their individual and collective roles in ensuring that our guests receive high quality dental services in a comfortable, pleasant setting. Each one of our dental staff takes pride in working with the latest dental technologies with the best and proven dentist,Anchorage AK.

Without exception, each team member at Healthy Smiles Dental, will tell you the best part of their job is interacting and visiting with our guests and getting to know them on a personal basis.

Admin Team

Debbie – Business Administrator
I am Debbie, the business administrator for the practice. I obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in computer programming and worked for many years in the banking/computer systems industry. I have been married for 40 years; have three incredibly talented children, and soon will have three grandchildren. I attend church each week. I enjoy crocheting, sewing, reading and playing board and iPad games.

I have been involved in dentistry since I took a 3 month course in dental assisting in 1978. A few years later, I discovered that while I enjoy my interaction with patients in the office, my real passion was in the business aspects of the practice. I oversee all the non-clinical aspects of the office including patient and insurance billing, payments and personnel matters. I love my job because I am a numbers person who enjoys making sure everything is correct.

I believe in volunteering my time and talents and participated in the 2014 Alaska Mission of Mercy in Anchorage. In 2002 I volunteered to work as a dental assistant at the 2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. It was a fabulous experience interacting with athletes and coaches from all over the world.

I am also a Jamberry Nails consultant using my business as a fundraiser to help organizations and individuals raise money for charitable purposes. If you have a cause you are passionate about, give me a call! Let’s raise some money!

Tammy – Patient Care Coordinator
Tammy is a true Alaskan, having been born in Kodiak and raised in Wasilla.  Tammy began her dental career immediately after high school as a chairside dental assistant.  After 20 years chairside she began working in the front office where she could utilize her customer service skills and knowledge of scheduling and insurance.  She is happy to have joined the Healthy Smiles Dental team as the Patient Care Coordinator where she can help our guests achieve beautiful, healthy smiles.

Tammy is rich in love as she is happily married to her soulmate and best friend, has one beautiful daughter that is married and a graduate of UAA, two of the best parents a girl could ask for and an awesome in-law family.  Tammy makes all of her own jewelry, enjoys cooking, watching movies, playing games, shooting pool, traveling and visiting with family and friends.

Clinical Team

Emily – Hygienist
Emily is our Registered Dental Hygienist and loves what she does.  She was born and raised in Indiana and moved to Alaska in 2005.  With ten years of massage therapist experience, she knew she loved working closely with her patients, but desired a more challenging career.  She attended the University of Alaska Anchorage and graduated with honors with a Dental Hygiene degree.  Emily provides thorough, comfortable care and is passionate about helping people understand the importance of their oral health.

Outside of work, Emily enjoys hiking, biking and fishing.  Most importantly, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Zack, their Samoyed dog Sebastian and two Siamese twin cats, Stella and Apollo, who enrich her daily life.  She looks forward to seeing you soon.

 Jessica – Chairside Dental Assistant
Jessica is the newest member of our team. She is excited to be involved in dentistry because she has always loved teeth. It shows because she has a beautiful smile which she is always flashing. She has lived in Alaska since she was 10 years old and loves all the many outdoor activities the state has to offer. She is the mother of three cute little children and a large dog which keep her very busy when she is not assisting our guests. She is a wonderful cook and loves to bake delicious concoctions which she often shares with us! We are fortunate to have this enthusiastic and friendly lady as part of our team.