Trina Ambrose, Business Office Manager

 

Trina is a communication expert who prides herself on making all our patients feel welcome. As our patient, Trina will help schedule your appointments, explain financial options for your treatment and maximize your insurance benefits.

 

Outside the practice, Trina Serves on the Mountain Empire School District Board and enjoys helping various sport and school groups. She enjoys spending free time with her family camping and boating at the river and the beach.

 

 

 

 

Michelle Butts, RDA

 

Michelle graduated with honors from Apollo College Dental Assisting School, Spokane, Washington, in 2005. She continues to expand her knowledge in the dental field by completing education courses. She is committed to providing superior clinical support and a comfortable patient experience. She amazes our patients with the natural appearing temporaries she fabricates.

 

Outside the office, Michelle enjoys hiking and camping with her family and supporting her children in various athletic and scholastic activities. She loves horses and horseback riding when time permits.

 

 

 

Ann Howe, RDA

 

Ann is a registered dental assistant who loves people. Ann offers each patient the opportunity to watch a DVD or Direct TV during their dental visits in order to optimize our patient’s comfort. She enjoys providing our patients the latest advancements in cosmetic dentistry. Ask her to smile, and she will show you the benefits of Dr. Grizzle’s cosmetic dentistry expertise.

 

Outside the office, Ann enjoys working in her yard and walking for exercise.

 

 

 

 

Anita Bauers, Business Office Assistant and Dental Assistant

 

Anita serves our patients both chair side assisting Dr. Grizzle and in the business office. Anita began her dental assisting career in 1984. She is very caring and comfortable taking x-rays, scheduling appointments and answering all dental questions.

 

Out of the office, Anita enjoys spending time with her family traveling, staying physically fit is a priority and Anita especially enjoys her spin class.

 

 

 

 

Joanne Schlegel, RDH

 

Joanne is a registered dental hygienist. She has over 20 years experience helping patients optimize the health of their gums and teeth. Joanne is efficient and organized with our patients chair time. She can customize a dental hygiene program unique to the individual needs of each of our patients.

 

Out of the office, Joanne enjoys time with her husband and two yellow labrador retrievers. Hiking, time at the beach, and working on home projects are some of her favorite activities.

 

Judi Richardson, RDH

 

Judi has been a registered dental hygienist for over 42 years. She received her BS in dental hygiene degree from Loma Linda University. Judi began working for Dr. Grizzle in 1986. She is very personable, and enjoys empowering each individual patient with the skills necessary to maintain excellent teeth and gum health.

 

Outside of the office, Judi enjoys traveling the world (literally), hiking and climbing Sierra peaks, jogging, and spending time with friends and family

 

 

 

Judy Peacock, RDH

 

Judy Peacock graduated from the University of Minnesota with a BS Degree in dental hygiene. She has over 40 years of clinical dental hygiene experience. Judy is active in the local Dental Hygiene Society. She enjoys helping patients improve and optimize the health of their gums and teeth.

 

When not at work, Judy volunteers with the San Diego Natural History Museum and enjoys helping with their whale watching excursions. She is an avid bicyclist and enjoys sharing stories from her many bicycle trips.