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

Danielle – Receptionist

I was born and raised in Los Angeles. I grew up on a ranch and had a horse. I had the opportunity to travel all over California with my horse while competing in English show jumping competitions. After high school I moved to the Seattle area. I worked as an aerospace machinist and a metal finisher for ten years. Later I worked as an electromechanical assembler at Aseptico, a dental instrument company. While at this job, I decided I wanted to become more involved in the dental industry. In 2009 I attended Everest College for 1 year and obtained a Certificate in dental assisting.

When I became an “empty nester” I wanted a new adventure and moved to Alaska in 2013 and have enjoyed it here ever since. I have two grown children, a daughter in Seattle and a son serving in the Army in Korea.

In my spare time I enjoy hotrods, car shows, fishing, camping and off roading.

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!

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 patient care 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.

Erika – Patient Care Coordinator

Erika, our Patient Care Coordinator, was born and raised in Alaska. Her background is in advertising sales, and her passion is people. After graduating high school, she attended college in both Texas and Alaska with a focus on Business & Marketing. Erika loves to travel and stays busy raising her two children, Miley and Carmen. Outside of spending time with friends and family, they enjoy their family cabin on Crooked Lake and adventuring around Alaska. Erika can’t wait to meet you!