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

Debbie (Business Administrator)

Debbie is the Business Administrator/CFO.  She has been involved in dentistry for over 40 years.  She received her Bachelor of Science degree in computer programming and worked for many years in the banking/computer systems industry.  She received a Master of Business Administration degree in 2019 and is very excited to put to rest the myth that “old dogs can’t be taught new tricks.”  She has been married 45 years, has three very talented children, and six fun-loving grandchildren.  She is an active member of her church and teaches Sunday School, enjoys crocheting, sewing, reading, and playing board and iPhone games.  

In 1978 Debbie took a 3-month dental assisting course and was hooked on dentistry. A few years later, she discovered that while interaction with patients in the office is exciting, her real passion is the business aspects of the practice. She oversees all the non-clinical aspects of the office including patient and insurance billing, payments, and personnel matters. She loves her job because she is a numbers person who enjoys making sure everything is balanced.  

Debbie believes in volunteering her time and talents and participated in the 2014 and 2016 Alaska Mission of Mercy events in Anchorage. In 2002 Debbie 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.

Clinical Team

Emily (Registered Dental 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.

Danielle (Chairside Dental Assistant)

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

When she became an “empty nester” she wanted a new adventure and moved to Alaska in 2013 and have enjoyed it here ever since. She 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.

Jenekah (Scheduling Coordinator_Marketing Specialist)

Jenekah is the Patient Relations & Marketing Specialist at Healthy Smiles Dental.  Originally from Utah, she moved to Alaska in 2010. She graduated from Weber State University in Ogden, Utah with an Associates degree in Interior Design Technology and a Bachelor of Science degree in Technical Sales.  She loves learning new skills and educating herself on new topics. Jenekah is an extrovert by day and an introvert by night. She loves meeting new people and learning about their lives and helping them attain their goals, but at the end of the day, she likes to relax by binge watching her favorite shows and working on projects.  A few of her hobbies include reading, hand lettering, socializing with friends, making hand-made cards, and doing acts of service for family, friends, and neighbors. She is excited to be a part of the Healthy Smiles team and looks forward to helping patients achieve their dream smiles.