Gretchen
Office Administrator
Welcome to 253 Dental Care! It is my pleasure to help you get the best possible dental care for you and your family. I love all aspects of dentistry, especially caring for patients and working with a staff that also believes in dentistry dedicated to excellence.
I work in the front office where I will schedule your visits, review financials, and work hard to find ways, like our membership program, to work within your budget to get the excellent treatment you require to maintain a healthy mouth.
I started in the dental field in the 80's and joined this incredible team in 2010.
Away from work I enjoy my four grandchildren and all of their activities along with gardening and biking.
Adria
Scheduling Coordinator
I make appointments verify insurance coverage and assist in making financial arrangements I have been with this office since 1992. I started during high school in a vocational program and did my internship here I have been fortunate enough to stay on all these years I worked as a clinical assistant for 26 years before moving to the front. I find having a well-rounded experience helps to make patients understand the value of treatment.
After all these years patients become like family and I love that part of my job the highlight is helping people have healthy mouths for the rest of their lives I also very much enjoy our fantastic team. We all work well to support each other for the benefit of patient to achieve excellence in dentistry.
Outside the office, my husband Aaron and I are in love with Hawaii and are always looking forward to going again, and again. We also enjoy attending sporting shows events local museums parks trying new restaurants and church activities.
Donna
Registered Dental Assistant
Hi, my name is
Donna and I am a
dental assistant. I have been working here since 1984. I enjoy assisting Dr. Walker and providing great patient care and comfort.
Over the years, a lot of new technology has been brought to the field. When I'm not working here, you will find me in my dahlia garden or riding bikes. My husband and I enjoy every other weekend at the beach in Ocean Shores - where we will retire. We just became grandparents, so are looking forward to this new chapter in our lives.
Kenya
Registered Dental Assistant
I have been a
dental assistant for 21 years. I am dedicated to helping our patients have the best possible dental care and achieve the best possible dental health. My favorite part of my job is taking care of our patients and seeing them leave with a smile. I became part of the 253 Dental Care team in 2016. I love working with my coworkers and doctors because they feel like family.
When I’m not in the office, I love spending time and traveling with my husband Junior and bonding with my family.
Kara
Registered Dental Assistant
Hello, my name is
Kara. I am a native Washingtonian. I was raised in Snohomish County. I became interested in dentistry when I was 11 years old when a family member was training to be a
Dental Assistant. I started assisting in 1988 and have had the opportunity to work in many areas of dentistry. I have worked in General Dentistry, Pedodontics, Periodontics, Orthodontics, and Endodontics. I am very passionate about dentistry and wanting to help my patience obtain their goals.
I joined the team at 253 Dental Care in 2019 as a Dental Assistant. I am an outdoor enthusiast. In the summer time I love floating our local rivers with friends, working in the yard, having friends over for game night and BBQ.
Jennifer
Registered Dental Assistant
I have been a
dental assistant for 3 years now. I went to PIMA for my education for dental assisting. My job is to assist the doctor in procedures, assist the hygienists with any of their needs, insure all instruments get sterilized, help the the office run smoothly. My favorite part of my job is to work with patience, relate with them, and make them feel like this is their dental home! 253 Dental Care is the first office I've been with starting my career in the dental field, they have become my work family. I have a Beautiful little girl that is my whole world. I love the PNW. I love camping and going on adventures. Music is life!
Jessica
Registered Dental Hygienist
As a
Dental Hygienist I educate my patients on the importance of oral health, offer instructions on plaque control, complete dental prophylaxis by removing deposits as well as staining from teeth and below the gum margins. I support Dr. Walker with the detection of gum disease by examining gums and treating every patient's needs accordingly. I started working with Dr. Walker's team in January of 2024.
I started working in the dental field in 2011, and graduated from
Savannah Technical College with a Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2013.
The favorite part of my job is making my patients feel at ease by building trust and confidence. I love seeing results through patients implementing learned techniques and recommended products into their daily routine. Seeing their healthy smiles is my reward.
I love working with this team because as a new team member I was able to experience first hand how welcoming and competent everyone in this office is. It feels like being a part of a family away from home, and we all strive to find the best solution to the individual care our patients need as a team.
When I am not at work I try to explore new hiking trails, new recipes, or new books.
Fallon
Registered Dental Hygienist
My name is Fallon and I am a
dental hygienist at 253 Dental Care. As a hygienist, I enjoy working one on one with patients to achieve a healthy beautiful smile. I started working at 253 Dental Care in March of 2020. I have been a hygienist for 11 years and graduated from
EWU with a B.S. in Dental Hygiene. Before becoming a hygienist, I was a dental assistant. I've been working in the dental field for 21 years and I love it! My favorite part of my job is working with patients and having them love their smile!
253 Dental care is a great place to work. I live in Federal Way and love that my neighbors come here for care. Our office is great at helping patients feel comfortable and at ease. We love giving our patients the best care possible and our teamwork skills help provide that.
My personal life is full of adventure and fun. I am married and have a young son. I also have a black lab who is one of the family. We like to travel, try new places to eat out, and camp. In my spare time, I volunteer at my son's school and love to cook and read.
I hope you enjoy our care at 253 Dental Care. We're here to serve you!
Ryan
Scheduling Coordinator
Hello! I am looking forward to meeting you! I have been a registered dental assistant since 2008 and absolutely love it. I have been with 253 Dental Care since 2020 and have gained so much experience and knowledge from Dr. Walker and my co-workers. I love interacting with patients and growing relationships with them. My husband and I have a son named Hunter and a Bernese mountain dog pup named Kylo. We love going on adventures to new places, hiking, camping and going to the beach. In the colder/wet months, you can catch us inside playing cards, board games, video games and watching the Seahawks.
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