I am Amber and most likely the first person you see when you walk in the door at Pagosa Peak Family Dentistry. I have worked with Dr. Campbell and Dr. Roukema for 4 ½ years and have spent the last ten years in the roles of a dental assistant and office manager. My love for dentistry started when I was a patient, funny enough! In my early 20s I had baby teeth still present, a spacy smile filled with lots of gaps, and I wanted it fixed. As I investigated correcting my smile, I was faced with treatment plans well over $70,000. As I went through the process as a patient, I learned a lot and found out that I might like working in the dental field. I completed an internship in a general practice and was able to get a job and the smile that I love! That opportunity started my love for all that dentistry has to offer.
As you might guess, I love helping people attain smiles they are proud of too. A few of the things that we value most in our office are kindness, honesty, and unity. With my experience as a dental assistant, I make sure things are running smoothly and efficiently throughout the office.
My husband and I moved to Pagosa Springs nearly 5 years ago from Texas. My Mom once lived here about fifty years ago. She loved it and would tell stories about chasing waterfalls, and climbing mountains. Naturally, when my husband and I visited, we loved it too! We like to spend time outdoors, camping and playing with our dog. In my free time, I have a passion for oil painting, watercolor, lasering/engraving, gardening, and might hit up a video game once in a while.
I am a dental hygienist and love being outdoors, perfect for this place! I am originally from New York and have been in dentistry for the past 40 years. I was fortunate to work with Dr. Ehni, another long-time, valued dentist in town. When she retired, I transitioned over to working with Dr. Campbell and Dr. Roukema. I became interested in dentistry a long time ago and had a relative in the dental field. My favorite part of my job is meeting people of every walk of life; it truly is fascinating.
I came upon Pagosa Springs once, by way of a timeshare and couldn’t wait to return. I like spending time outdoors and in my free time, I have a hobby of restoring furniture.
My name is Terri, and I am a dental assistant. I am a Colorado native and recently moved back home to Colorado. I have been in dentistry since 1986 and have a niche for working with people and meeting new faces. I became interested in dentistry at an early age when I was going to the orthodontist every month for adjustments! I remember his staff always being happy and having fun, so I decided that I wanted a career like that too. I love what I do and strive to make patient appointments fun and comfortable so they can leave having had a good experience in our office!
My husband and I previously lived in a big city and wanted to get back to a small town in Colorado. Pagosa checked all the boxes, and now we enjoy going on jeep rides and gardening in the backyard of our new home. I am an animal lover at heart and like to be creative in the things I do. I also enjoy spending time with my family as the adopted mother of two and look forward to visits from soon to be eight grandchildren.
Last year, if you would have told me that in a year I would be a dental assistant, I wouldn’t have believed you! I am very new to dentistry and came to this job seeking understanding and actually having a fear of dentists. I wanted to learn about the mouth and the body in hopes that it would help me calm my own fear. So far, so good! I enjoy the synergy of science and artistry. In this setting, I have found that I enjoy helping others and making others with the same fear be more at ease.
Originally from Michigan, I moved to the Wolf Creek area for the heavy snow and dreamy winters! I initially stumbled upon Pagosa Springs on a road trip with the intention of visiting the hot springs and hiking. I quickly realized that I could ski, hike, garden, kayak, do a little bit of photography, blend teas, and enjoy different arts and crafts all right here! That was it–I moved! I have found a life where I can continue to seek inner peace and resilience while being a compassionate and empathetic person. Additionally, I have found my own little family which includes Jake and our two dogs: Thelma and Louise.