Amber

A native to the area, Amber graduated from TMCC’s Dental Hygiene program in 2011. Amber is passionate about oral health education and is devoted to helping patients understand their own oral health and how it relates to their overall health.  She strives to provide the best care possible, ensuring her patients are as healthy as they can be. Amber tries to make her patients comfortable and enjoys getting to know each of them personally. 

As an outdoor enthusiast, Amber enjoys paddle boarding, hiking, exercising, and riding motorcycles. She loves spending time with her boyfriend, son, and their two dogs.

Michele

Michele was born and raised in Reno. She graduated in dental hygiene at the University of Nebraska, Lincoln, where she met her husband, Randy. She has practiced hygiene for the past 27 years. She truly enjoys taking care of all her wonderful patients’ health needs. She looks forward to going to work and enjoys each special relationship that she has with her patients.

Michele has 5 amazing kids and keeps busy with family and kids’ activities. She also loves to volunteer at her kids’ schools, exercise daily, ride bikes, camp, and spend time with friends.

Sheryl

Sheryl’s passions include nutritional coaching, camping, endurance horseback riding, exploring with her husband in their OHV, and spending time with her family and 2 grandchildren.

Julisa

After a childhood oral trauma that required a bridge when she was just 4 years old, Julisa was motivated to help others with their oral health. She graduated in dental assisting from Milan Institute and has worked in both adult and pediatric dentistry.  Julisa works to make a difference and feel true connections to every patient she can.  

Julisa is the oldest of 8 girls and has a three month-old fur baby named Starr.

Kiona

Growing up Kiona was always aware of her smile and wanted to change it. She got braces from the age of 14 to 15 and instantly felt better about herself. Learning about airway, she wishes someone would’ve helped her with that before straightening her smile. She started as a sterile tech at Sierra Smiles til they opened their Dental Assisting program and furthered her dental education.

Kiona loves to read, fill her days with music, and spend time with the people she loves.

Alexia

Appointment Coordinator

Alexia was born and raised in Reno. She enjoys working with our patients while educating herself and the community about the ways Complete Health Dentistry can change our lives.

Her interests include; reading, journaling, and learning about mental health. She hopes to one day see the world not only through her eyes but through the lives of others.

Stephanie

Director of Fulfillment for all three practice

 Stephanie was born and raised in the CA East Bay. She has held many positions within the dental practice over her 15+ years of working in the dental field but has a passion for mentoring others to reach their goals. She says serving her teammates and patients is the best way she can positively influence the world of dentistry. 

Tara

Operations and HR Manager

Tara was born and raised in Longview, WA. Before joining the dental field, she spent 11 years working in professional baseball between the Oakland Athletics and Reno Aces. She has the pleasure to work with all three Sierra Smiles’ offices and looks forward to growing and transforming lives through Complete Health Dentistry.

She and her husband, Alex, have two sons. She is an avid fan of sports and enjoys running, golfing, skiing, yard work, and travel. 

Trista

Lead Complete Health Coach/Team Education and Development

Trista loves working with Sierra Smiles’ patients and team on a daily basis. She has a BS in Elementary Education from Arizona State University and an MS in administration from the University of Phoenix. She was an elementary teacher for 21 years (teaching K-2), and loves utilizing her teaching skills in the dental field with adults and providing ongoing learning and coaching.

In her free time, Trista enjoys spending time with her family. She enjoys traveling, boating, hiking, camping, reading, and being out in nature.

Michelle

Billing Manager

Michelle has been in dental for almost 20 years and works as the billing manager for the billing team that covers all 3 of the Sierra Smiles practices. She loves how all of the Sierra Smiles team members go above and beyond to make sure that everyone from the patients to other team members have the best experience.

When not at the office, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Ken, and spending time with their blended family of 3 children and two grandchildren