Hello and welcome to Light Dental Studios. I have recently joined this incredible group of people that have one goal in mind: total patient care. Whether it be your treatment or financial needs, we are here for you to make your visits as pleasant and painless as possible. I have over 20 years experience in the dental field and am blessed to have found a new home with these amazing dentists and team members.

I have lived in the Puyallup and Olympia areas most of my life and I thoroughly enjoy our beautiful state. I have been blessed with a wonderful family and I enjoy spending time with them.

I have been working in the dental field over 30 years, starting as a dental assistant and now as part of the administrative team. My goal is to be a part of a greater team that creates a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable experience for our patients. It gives me great satisfaction to see patients' smiles as they leave.My husband and I live in Orting with our cat, Peaches. We have been married 30 years and have 4 children and 8 grandchildren. I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading books, and crafting. I have gone on mission trips to Mazatlan, Nicaragua, and Africa. In 2009 I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro to raise funds for a village in Northern Uganda, Africa.

Jennifer was born into a military family, so growing up her family wasn't defined by blood but by the relationships made along the way. Because of that, growing up she was always looking for ways to grow her little Washington family so joining Light Dental Studios was the best option for her! She has been with Light Dental Studios since February of 2020 and has always enjoyed coming to the dentist (even when it wasn't cool with her playground friends). Her heart has been invested in customer service since her first job at 19-years-old. To her, there's nothing better than seeing a patient leaving happy with a smile across their face.

Jennifer was raised in Bonney Lake, Washington, and that beautiful view you get while driving up 410 on a clear day became her favorite sight to see. She loves going on long drives, spending time with her loved ones, and will never turn down a game night. Live music is her personal form of therapy.

Meet Sydney, also known as Syd. She’s currently beginning her career in the dental field as part of our front desk team. Despite being relatively new to the Light Dental Studios family, she has already fallen in love with the company due to the friendly environment, and the strong core values implemented into every interaction, between both patients and coworkers! She’s very excited to be part of the LDS team, and can’t wait to meet you!

After graduating high school, Sydney will be continuing her education at Pierce Community College in the fall. She hopes to work her way up in the dental field after attaining her AA degree, and wishes to pursue a career as a dental hygienist in the future.

In her free time, you can often find Sydney out on a lacrosse field. She plays year round, and will be completing her athletic career at the end of the upcoming high school season. Growing up on Lake Tapps led to a love of the water, as well as all sports that come with it. Sydney enjoys spending time with her two sisters and dad whenever she gets the chance.

Tara is a born Washingtonian with a 20+ years stint in Georgia, where she started her career with good ol' Taco Bell. There, she learned great life lessons that she continues to use and are very similar to Light Dental Studios' core values. She worked herself up from a crew member, working the weekends during school, to a General Manager of her own store. During the same time, she attended technical college, getting an Associate's Degree with a certificate in Medical Assisting. A year later, a loss in the family caused the family to migrate back to the Northwest. Putting her skills and training to use, she found a great job in Bellevue with a company that is now WAGI, Washington Gastroenterology. Due to unforeseen circumstances, she had to transition from Medical to Dental and is loving it! Light Dental Studios, with open arms, accepted her into their ranks.

Tara loves to spend time with family that include 2 fur-babies, a 8 year old German Shepard and a year ago lab/mini poodle mix that is still very much a puppy.

I have worked in the Bonney Lake office for 25 years. We have a wonderful group of team members and doctors that are like family. It's been a privilege to support the clinic operations as well as administration. It brings me a great deal of satisfaction knowing what I do "behind the scenes" helps to lay the foundation for an office that runs smooth so that our patients can feel welcomed and comfortable.I live in Sumner and have been married for 44 years. We have 2 grown children and a 13 year old grandson. We feel very blessed to have our family close by. I enjoy activities with friends and camping. Reading books and watching old movies are a few of my hobbies.

I have had the great pleasure of working in the dental field as a Registered Dental Hygienist for the past 34 years. I earned a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from the University of Washington. I was inducted into the Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Society and graduated second in my class. I am an Associate Fellow within the World Clinical Laser Institute and a member of the Association of Dental Implant Auxiliaries. On a personal note, I believe a smile has the magical power to touch another's heart. I love using my talents and skills to help our patients co-create and maintain the most beautifully healthy smiles possible. I look forward to each patient's next visit and delight in seeing and hearing just how those smiles are creating positive changes in lives. I am a Puyallup native and two amazing children. Megan is an intensive care RN and Travis is a fisheries biologist. You will often find the three of us collaborating together in the kitchen creating delectable culinary delights and enjoying the fruits of our labor. Yum! I enjoy vacationing anywhere the sun shines, spending time in the outdoors of the beautiful Pacific Northwest, gardening, and curling up with a warm blanket, latte, cat, and a good book.

Educating and motivating patients to achieve optimal oral health is one of my passions. I aspire to promote oral health by educating the community and allied health professionals about the significance of oral health’s impact to the quality of life. I started my career as a dental assistant and now work as a Registered Dental Hygienist. I earned an Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Lake Washington Institute of Technology. During my time at Lake Washington I’ve gained many leadership, proficiency, and organizational skills. I graduated top of my class receiving awards in oral health and restorative procedures. I am currently working towards obtaining my Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene to expand my skills and knowledge in areas of public health, teaching, research, business and marketing. I am a Bonney Lake native and very excited to be part of the Bonney Lake team. I am blessed to work with work team members that strive to increase knowledge of oral disease prevention and to motivate individuals to adopt healthy behaviors. I enjoy being outdoors and active including shooting hoops, running, hiking and snowboarding. I love spending time with my friends, family, and two miniature dachshunds.

Annalee graduated from Portland State University with a B.S. in Community Health Education, then went on to graduate Dental Hygiene School in 2013 from Clark College in Vancouver, Wa. She enjoys getting to know her patients and wants to work with them to better their oral health so they can have the smile they deserve.

Her spare time is spent with her two boys and her husband. She loves visiting her local YMCA and tries to travel as often as possible.

April joined Light Dental Studios in 2019, but is not new to the dental field. She fell in love with dentistry 20 years ago. She started in the veterinary field working for a veterinary dentist and later moved along to humans. She has a love for animals but always looks forward to talking with each patient she has the privilege to meet. She says being at work is like being on vacation because she gets to chat and get to know people while she cleans teeth. She fell in love with Light Dental Studios because of the warm, friendly, and incredibly talented team!

Outside of her time with Light Dental Studios, April loves to spend time with her husband and two boys. They love to camp, hunt, and fish. They often bring along their two dogs who love to help them fish!

Meet Valerie! She joined the Bonney Lake team in 2022. Valerie has been working in dentistry for many years. She began as a dental assistant then went to dental hygiene school while raising her three children who grew up here in Bonney Lake community. Valerie graduated from dental hygiene school at Pierce College in 2006 and continues to learn new technology in the dental field.

She enjoys meeting and treating each patient like family. She says "the best part of being a dental hygienist is to help patients overcome any dental fears and have a great dental experience!" What drew her to this office was the wonderful staff that all have the same goals to provide a positive and fun experience in the dental office.

Outside of working at Light Dental Studios, Valerie loves spending time with her husband, three adult kids, and her two grandchildren. She loves to travel to Arizona for the sun and warm weather! She also loves the outdoor trails and beauty that only Washington state can offer!

I am so excited to be a part of the long establish Bonney Lake team that is joining Light Dental Studios. I started in the dental industry in 1981 and earned my Dental Assistant Certification from Bates Vocational Technical School. I have raised four children: Chris, Charlie, Craig, and Cortney and now have two grandchildren: Cole and Cora. I have been married to my high school sweetheart Randy for 35 years. I was born in California, but was raised in Bonney Lake on my father's dairy farm. I graduated from Sumner High school and you can still find me cheering at many SHS games. My husband and I enjoy getting in our two-seater sports car and searching for whatever adventure lay ahead. In the winter, I take pleasure in reading and playing with my grandchildren.

I work alongside Dr. Gossler as his assistant, helping with anything he needs to create beautiful smiles for each and every one of our patients.

I have always loved teeth, and believe that a healthy, beautiful smile can really make a person happy. I’m so lucky to be doing what I’ve always wanted to do! When I have free time, I love staying fit and working out.

Meet Tanisha - Your Friendly Neighborhood Dental Assistant!

Born and raised in Covington, she has always enjoyed going to the dentist since a young child. She fell in love with dentistry after a job shadow in high school and was so blessed to find her dental family with Light Dental Studios in 2015.

Her patients and team members are like family to her. Tanisha has such a passion for taking care of her patients and making them feel comfortable in the dental chair, she is always going the extra mile for her anxious patients! She wishes everyone enjoyed going to the dentist as much as she did growing up, so she does her best to make sure her patients have a great experience!

Tanisha loves spending time with her husband and their two pups, Sophie (Pug) and Bella (Great Pyrenees). They love to snuggle on the couch and watch movies together. She is a huge nerd and loves talking about all sorts of fandoms with her patients (Harry Potter, Disney, Lord of the Rings, World of Warcraft, DC/Marvel comics, and the list goes on and on!!)

Brenna is the newest member of the Light Dental Studio's team in Bonney Lake and she is ecstatic about it. As a part of her schooling she chose this company to complete her externship hours and when her hours were completed we offered her a position as a Dental Assistant here at our Bonney Lake location. She enjoys working for this company because, " It's like a huge family!" She wanted to work here because, she was blown away about how positive everyone's attitude was. During her off-time you can catch Brenna fishing the rivers in the Grey's Harbor area with her boyfriend and his clients or cuddled up on the couch with a cozy blanket, her dogs, and a good movie.

JeAnna has been practicing in dentistry since 1984 and has spent most of her life in this caring profession. Always known for her outgoing and friendly smile, she treats her patients with compassion and personal interest. She believes that growth does not come without our patients. All the patients who come to Light Dental Studios feel that they are especially welcome and are part of the family. She is about self-improvement and is constantly reflecting on how to make things more comfortable for others.

Outside of dentistry, she has a special interest in music; her family was basically the Sound of of Music in the beautiful Northwest. She loves animals and thrives on keeping fit, particularly bike riding and running. She is a runner by heart and has joined the Light Dental Studios team in running the Tacoma Narrows Half Marathon. She has ran one whole and three half marathons and was a part of the Highline Cross Country team in the Pacific Northwest. JeAnna has a smudgy heart for animals. Her own include: an iguana named Shanky, two Great Danes named Apollo and Athena, a Boxer named Juno, a Macaw named Harley JoJo, and an Amazon Parrot named Harley Boo.

Meet Kaylie! She is the newest addition to the Bonney Lake office. Kaylie stumbled into the dental field after hearing about how great it is, she’s looking forward to seeing where this exciting opportunity takes her. She is very grateful that Light Dental Studios has welcomed her with open arms - she couldn’t think of a better team and environment to work in.

Kaylie was born and raised in Enumclaw! When she’s not in the office she likes to spend her time with family, friends, and her three Chocolate Labs, Kota, Kase, and Kruz! She also pours a large chunk of her time into owning and operating her very own salon in downtown Enumclaw called, The Beauty Bar where she does eyelash extensions! Kaylie is a firm believer in the expression “work hard and play harder” and that’s exactly what she’s doing!

Meet Nicoleta! She is originally from the Republic of Moldova, a small country neighboring Romania and Ukraine! She emigrated with her family to the United States in 2019. Once she emigrated here, Nicoleta's goal was to create a career here. She really likes the medical system in the United States, especially the dental field. Nicoleta decided to take the Certified Dental Assistant Program at Renton Technical College. It was difficult but not impossible, and she graduated and got her first job in the States as a dental assistant! She is very happy to work at Light Dental Studios.

Out of work, Nicoleta likes to spend time with her husband and daughter. They love to camp, ride bikes, and go to farms or parks. She also likes to have a day dedicated to herself, where she can rest, meditate, read a book, or simply watch a movie.

Hello my name is Caroline van der Werff. I graduated from Tacoma Dental Assistant School in Puyallup, WA. I'm so excited to work as an RDA and be apart of the Light Dental Studios team. Where we pride ourselves in helping patients with them confidence in their smile as well as their health. I taught for seven years and I'm grateful to use my skill set to help people and care for patients in a whole new way. I was born and raised in The Woodlands, TX. My husband and I moved up to Renton, WA in 2018 and have found our home here in the great Pacific Northwest. I'm a bubbly and happy person and I love spreading joy and being there for others.

While I'm not working, I love spending time with my husband and our cats. As well as watching hockey, going to hockey games, concerts and reading! We love traveling and hanging out with family and friends.

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Ephraim graduated from Bates Technical College in 2009, receiving his associate’s degree in Denturism and achieving his license in Denturist of Prosthetic Dentistry. While going to school, Ephraim worked as a dental assistant at his family dental office honing his skills in chairside work and fabricating dentures and removable prosthetics. Ephraim later joined another dental team that specialized in a full arch “All-on-4” fixed dental implant bridges, where he became an expert in surgical conversions in a day cases, and fabricated implant fixed hybrid dentures. Working in a lab and clinical setting, he expanded his knowledge and expertise through Nobel Biocare and a hands-on mentorship with the KOIS Center of Dental Science in Seattle, WA. With his 14 years of experience, Ephraim joined Dental Light Studios in February 2022, where he is excited to show his skills and knowledge and bring light to patients' smiles.

In his free time, Ephraim loves to cook, try new restaurants, fitness, travel with his wife, and do outdoor activities.

Prior to becoming a lab technician with Light Dental Studios, John worked as a dental assistant for five years locally in Tacoma. He started working in the lab in 2019 and is truly impressed with everyone's dedication to our patients as well the company's culture and core values.

Everyone has made me feel very welcome and I'm proud to be part of such an outstanding team! In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends

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