Who we are
Dr. Janssen
A twenty-five year Washington resident, Dr. Janssen has been practicing family dentistry for more than ten years. She graduated with a BA in zoology from Miami University of Ohio in 1984. After receiving her Doctorate in General Dentistry and graduating with high honors from the University of Minnesota dental school, she was recruited to participate in a general practice residency at a Minneapolis head and neck trauma center. Fortunately the types of procedures she performed there are rarely called upon in daily family dentistry! Nevertheless, it broadened her experience base, which along with the three study groups that she continues to participate in and the hundreds of annual hours of continuing education, give her the technical expertise needed to treat you and your family. Some of the associations Dr. Janssen affiliates with are...- Academy of General Dentistry
- The American Dental Association
- The Washington State Dental Association
- The Thurston County Dental Society
- Dental Collegium of Tacoma
- Summit Study Group of Seattle
- Dr. Dave Matthews Study Group
Hygienists
Our registered dental hygienists are both graduates of Pierce College Dental Hygiene and have obtained a license to practice dental hygiene in the State of Washington. Judy and Julie perform multiple functions within the practice, including periodontal therapy (cleanings), administer local anesthetic (numbing) and perform restorative dentistry (fillings) with Dr. Janssen. With 20 years experience each they pride themselves in providing patients with the educational tools needed to maintain a healthy smile. As dental professionals they strive to stay current with advances in technology by taking advantage of continuing educational courses yearly."Providing people with the highest quality of care is always my goal. To do that, I not only need to have the dental knowledge and skills, but also the ability to recognize that each patient has individual needs, concerns and capabilities that deserve respect and understanding."
- Julie
"Over the years I have come to understand the practice of dentistry as taking care of the whole person, not just their teeth. I want people to receive the best care possible and this means taking into consideration their personal needs when I am providing them with dental treatment as well as helping them to be as comfortable as possible while in our office."
-Judy
Dental Assistants
Katie, Karen and Amy are our expanded duties dental assistants. Our office is blessed with competent and caring assistants who take pride in making your experience informative and comfortable. Between them they have over 30 years of experience and make it a priority to keep their skills finely tuned through continuing education courses.Financial Coordinator
Donna is the most knowledgeable person on our staff to help with financial matters. Having 26 years of experience in this area, she is capable of initiating a variety of financial options as well as working closely with you and your insurance company. We are very fortunate to have Donna on our team.Scheduling Coordinator
Shannon is our Scheduling Coordinator. She has worked in the dental field since 1996. Shannon is happy to assist you by coordinating your appointments as recommended by Dr. Janssen. She will work hard to be as flexible as possible to meet your scheduling needs. We are glad to have Shannon on our team.
