Meet Our Team

Karlee is one of the first smiles you will see when entering our office. As you check in for your appointment or are on the way out, she is looking forward to helping you with your appointment needs or account questions. Karlee started as a dental assistant right out of school. After taking 12 years off to raise her family she has found great satisfaction in the administrative area of the office. She came our way almost two years ago and brought with her a variety of customer service skills that are a benefit to our team and help to give you the excellent care you deserve.

LeAnn worked for 12 years at Excellence in Dentistry from 1999-2011 when she left after re-marrying and moving to New Jersey. She moved back to Idaho Falls in April 2023 when her husband retired, and graciously re-joined our dental family team. If you have questions regarding your account or insurance her years of experience will be of benefit to you. She says it’s a treat to remember familiar faces and get to know so many new ones.

When not here in the office she enjoys family, church service and having her husband regularly around.

Jessica is the Office Manager. It is important to her that each patient receives the best possible care and experience. Jessica went to school for Dental Assisting at Provo College in 2005 and has worked as an assistant for the last 19 years. You will find her in the back and front office as she loves to offer help wherever it’s needed. One of her favorite aspects of dentistry is educating and building lasting relationships with patients and staff.

Jessica is an avid animal lover and has 3 dogs. She is married and lives here in Idaho Falls. She has two sons and one daughter. As a family, they enjoy going boating and camping. Their favorite spot to go is in Northern Idaho.

Bianca started in the dental field as a hygiene assistant and realized how much she loved the hygiene aspect of dentistry, and she went back to school. She soon after graduated from the dental hygiene program at Carrington College in Boise, Idaho, in 2021. She received the Dedication Award for showing an extra level of dedication to the hygiene profession and going above and beyond to demonstrate that dental hygiene is what is most important to her.

Bianca enjoys being a part of a team that genuinely cares for their patients and that goes the extra mile to provide the best care possible. Bianca loves what she does, but most importantly, enjoys getting to know her patients, building a relationship with them and educating them on their oral health.

Outside of work, she likes watching a good series on TV, listening to podcasts and spending quality time with family.

Tonya has been a dental hygienist for over 30 years and has spent more than 10 of those years here at Excellence in Dentistry! She started out as an assistant, but after realizing she loved the dental field, she returned to school at the University of Medicine & Dentistry of New Jersey to get her dental hygiene degree.
Tonya enjoys getting to know each patient and loves educating and supporting them with their hygiene needs.

When she is not at work, she enjoys reading, playing piano and spending quality time with her husband and four children.

Jess is a dedicated dental hygienist who began her career in the dental field in 2019. She graduated from the Utah College of Dental Hygiene Class of 2022. Passionate about her profession, she finds fulfillment in her role as a part time hygienist at both Excellence in Dentistry and at a pediatric dental office. Her bubbly personality and enthusiasm for life is contagious. We love having her work with us. In her free time, she enjoys moments spent with her family and traveling.

Lupe is the newest addition to our dental team. She has been a certified expanded functions dental assistant for 7 years. It is important to her to help with the diverse population and give the best care possible. Lupe is passionate about making sure every patient is given the best possible dental experience.

She lives in Blackfoot and enjoys making/creating crafts. Her favorite thing to do is going to Yellowstone and look at the wildlife with her dog and boyfriend.

Eva’s number-one concern is to have our patients feel comfortable and cared for during their dental experience. She enjoys the process of helping our patients who are anxious about seeing the dentist be able to leave our office feeling confident and happy. Eva enjoys creating trust and relationships with our patients.

Eva graduated as an expanded functions dental assistant in 2013. When she is not at the office, she enjoys being with her son, Noelan, and her husband, Tyler. Walking the Greenbelt and playing volleyball are two of her favorite pastimes.