Meet Our Staff

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Amber started with Light Dental Studios April 2018, she brings 19 years of Dental Assisting experience and has been able to learn the front office position for the past 3 years. After graduating from the dental assisting program at Eton Technical Institute in 1999, she’s had the opportunity to work with some great dentists and staff members in the Pierce/Thurston County area. Amber is committed to providing compassionate care to all her patients, and loves helping our patients maintain their smile. As the front office coordinator she enjoys all aspects of scheduling and helping with insurance, she’s always there to greet you or answer any questions you may have. On her off hours, Amber loves spending time with her 17 year old daughter, finding the deals at the thrift shops, and camping all over our beautiful state of Washington.






At a young age Maddie developed a passion to assist those around her and spend time exploring the outdoors. Growing up in a small town on Mt. Hood she learned how important community is and the definition is more than just helping your neighbor. She spent many hours dirt biking, hiking, and rafting however, when she started volleyball she learned how much she appreciated being on a team! Being apart of Light Dental Studios has given her more than just a career, it has allowed her to grow, learn and become apart of something bigger. A team that believes that dentistry is more than just promoting oral health.






Brooke was born in Florida but has lived in Washington most of her life. She began her journey in the dental field at the front desk but is working towards becoming a dental assistant. She already feels at home and a part of the Light Dental Studios family! She loves how accepting and welcoming everyone has been while learning a new job.

On her off days, you can find her kayaking, going on hikes with her dog Riley, and exploring the Pacific Northwest.






Melissa, or “Mel” for short, graduated at the top of her class with her Bachelors in Dental Hygiene in Vancouver, WA. She believes that every patient is unique and strives to provide individualized care to everyone. She is dedicated to helping others meet their goals for oral health, and knows this happens when you apply empathy and listen to the needs of the patient. Melissa aims to give each person a comfortable experience, and looks forward to each smile that sits in her chair. In her spare time, Mel enjoys riding horses, hiking, and traveling with her family.






Abbie graduated from Olympia Dental Assisting School in 2020. She grew up near San Francisco, California, and moved to Washington in 2019 for a change of scenery and school. Growing up she remembers going to her orthodontic appointments after school and all the assistants made her feel very welcomed and comfortable every time. This inspired her to become a dental assistant to give other patients the same family feeling she experienced. Abbie has a passion for helping people and loves lighting up the room with smiles and laughter. She wants to make sure all her patients have the highest quality of care and compassion and that is why she is excited to be here at Light Dental Studios! She believes no one is ever done learning and looks forward to growing here at our office every day.

In her free time, she enjoys hiking and exploring the PNW, spending time with Mowgli her cat, spending time with family, and shopping at Target even when she doesn’t need to.






Ashley has been in the dental field for two years as an assistant. While she enjoys her time as an assistant, she is in the process of earning her credits to apply to dental hygiene program!. Ashley has always been fascinated by the dental world and it's her goal to make sure patients are comfortable and receiving the best care possible. She joined the Light Dental Studios team in 2020 and definitely feels like she is part of a family.

In her free time, Ashley enjoys road trips, hiking, going to soccer and baseball games, crafting, and being in the sun.






Meet Cassandra! She was born and raised in California but moved to Washington in 2021 from Upstate New York. She has been a dental assistant since 2013 and graduated from Concorde Career College as an honor student. After being a stay-at-home mom for five years, she was ready to return back into the dental field. She has always wanted to help boost peoples' confidence with their smile and being in the dental field gives her that opportunity. She’s excited to be working with a great company, to grow, and to one day become a dental hygienist. When Cassandra is not at the office you can find her spending time with her son, husband, and friends.






Tera was born and raised along the coast in western Washington. She graduated from Hoquiam High School in 2008. After high school she did nursing school prerequisites at Grays Harbor Community College and received her certification as a nursing assistant. She dedicated most of her time since caring for children and working hard to help build a life for her family. Starting a new career in the dental field not only feels right, but also feels like she's found a home with Light Dental Studios. The amazing people she gets to work alongside and getting to help provide outstanding care to her patients has been an amazing experience for her.

With over 15 years' experience working with the public, she learned how far a warm welcome and friendly smile goes into making someone's day a little brighter. Her number one priority is that every patient is calm, comfortable, and smiling while in her chair.

Being a PNW girl at heart you will most likely catch her rain or shine clam digging on the beach, hiking a trail, paddling her kayak or in the middle of nowhere on a gravel bar along the river.