Our Perio Team
ADMINISTRATIVE
Tarah Z
Office Manager
I joined Spokane periodontics in 2017. I was thrilled to become apart of such a great office. I graduated dental assisting school in 2009 and have worked in the periodontal world of dentistry ever since, starting out as a surgical assistant and moving into the front office. I have a passion for patient education and helping people with a servants heart. At any given time at Spokane periodontics you may find me supporting the back clinic team or front office.
Outside of work You Will find me enjoying all the awesome outdoor activities the pacific northwest has to offer, chasing my two daughters around or spending quality time with my husband and family.
Kylee R
Patient and Front Office Coordinator
Bio Coming Soon
Merredith T
Insurance and Benefit Coordinator
Patient care has always been my passion. I entered healthcare straight out of high school, spending 8 years as a nursing assistant before going into dentistry. I graduated from the Dental Assisting Program at Spokane Community College in 2011 and began my career in periodontics. Always a fan of further education, I returned to Spokane Community College for the Expanded Functions Dental Assisting program, graduating in 2015. After a brief time in general dentistry I realized that periodontics was where I belonged. I joined Dr. Johnson’s office in 2017 and am truly excited to come to work every day. I’m proud to be part of a team whose primary focus is quality patient care!
Michelle Prestley
Patient and Front Office Coordinator
Bio coming soon
CLINICAL
Jennifer S
Hygienist
I received a dental hygiene degree in 2003 from Clark college in Vancouver Washington. I moved to Spokane in 2003, started my career in periodontics and found an adoration for it. I married my husband in 2004 and had my son Gavin in 2005. I started working with Dr. Shellerud 2006 and also followed the practice transition over to Dr. Johnson. My love for dentistry started as a child with a great pediatric dentist as I had my own gamut of dental procedures throughout life. I am no stranger to dental surgeries. My goal is to build patient relationships, having them feel comfortable and confident in their provider and dental procedure options.
Hobbies, I love crossfit, outdoor activities, family time, lake days, gardening, cooking and wine tasting and eventually, one day traveling the world.
Irina K
Hygienist and Surgical Assistant
I have worked as a dental assistant for over 3 years and then found my home in periodontics. I pursued my dream of becoming a hygienist and graduated with my bachelors in science from EWU in May 2020. My goal is to create a comfortable eneviornemnt for my patients so that they can have a positive experience a the dental office. I enjoy patient education and helping people improve their periodontal health, so that they can gain confidence in their smile. I believe oral health contributes to an overall better quality of life.
My hobbies include fitness, hiking and spending time with my family.
Ashley R
Surgical Assistant
I was born and raised in Spokane Valley and I currently live in the beautiful country side of Freeman/Valleyford area on 100 acres of land. I attended and graduated from Spokane Community College where I received my Dental Assisting degree. I have a warm heart and love welcoming patients with a smile.
In my spare time you will find me with my family. I have a passion for recreational sports such as fishing hiking, hunting, camping and spending time at home with my chickens and ducks. I would much rather be outside than in. I met my husband, Forrest in high school and we married in June of 2018. We have two Labrador dogs named Gauge and Drake. We just welcomed a baby girl this last August.
Valentina K
Surgical Assistant
I chose dental assisting as my career because I find satisfaction in providing patient care. I joined Spokane Periodontics earlier this year and have fallen in love with perio.
Outside of work, I love spending time with my family and friends, being involved in my church and enjoying the outdoors. I hope to travel the world one day.
Evelina K
Surgical Assistant
I graduated from the Dental Assisting program in 2019. I have enjoyed working in the field ever since. I love putting patients at ease and treating them with care!
When I am not working I love spending time with my family and friends.