Meet Our Team

Pictured Top Row: Nancy, Tara, Esneida, Dr. Emory
Pictured Bottom Row: Rachel, Abbey, Teresa, Susan

Each of the clinical assisting staff at Pediatric Dentistry Associates is certified in expanded functions. They also LOVE KIDS.

Susan – Office Manager. Susan has been a part of Pediatric Dentistry Associates since 1992 and has over 25 years of experience in dental care, both clinical and administrative. Any insurance questions or questions with day surgery scheduling can be directed to her. An Idaho native, she has also lived in Korea, New Orleans, Denver, South Carolina, and Alaska. Susan has 7 children and 28 grandchildren and will love to show you her pictures. [top]

Nancy - Front Office. Nancy is a Certified Dental Assistant who has been working at our front desk since 1999. She is very involved in the computer operations of our practice. Nancy received her dental assisting education at BSU, attending the school with her oldest daughter. She and her husband have 5 children and a growing number of grandchildren. Her hobbies include water and snow skiing, quilting, and spending time with her family. [top]

Teresa – Chairside Assistant. Teresa is a Certified Dental Assistant who received her dental assisting education at BSU. She has been working at Pediatric Dentistry Associates since 1993, assisting both in the office and in the hospital operating room. She and her husband have two daughters who enjoy taking care of their pets and helping dad with car restorations. Teresa's hobbies include reading, knitting, and spending time with her daughters. [top]

Abbey – Front Office. Abbey has been working for Pediatric Dentistry Associates since 2002. She attended Boise State University for her dental assisting certification in 1998. She spent her first couple of years with us as a chairside assistant and has since moved up to the front office. She and her husband have three Children. Abbey’s
hobbies include her horses, rodeoing and sports with her children. [top]

Tara – Chairside Assistant.  Tara is a Registered Dental Assistant who received her dental assisting education through Apollo College.  She assists both in the office and in the hospital operating room.  She and her husband relocated to the Treasure Valley from Washington in 2004 and joined this office in 2006.  Tara enjoys traveling, scrapbooking, home decorating, baking and spending time with her family. [top]

Rachel - Chairside Assistant. Rachel is a Certified Dental Assistant who received her dental assisting education through Apollo College. She has been with Pediatric Dentistry Associates since September 2006. Rachel is originally from High Wycombe, England and has lived in the Treasure Valley for over 15 years. She and her husband have one son. They also have a dog named Teva. Rachel loves to watch BSU football, likes to run and go snowboarding with her family. [top]

Esneida - Chairside Assistant. Esneida is a Certified Dental Assistant
who received her dental assisting education at American Institute of
Health Technology in 2003. She received her Associate of Science in
2006 from BSU. She has worked in Orthodontics and General Dentistry
before settling into Pediatric Dentistry. Esneida is originally from
Zacatecas, Mexico. Her hobbies include spending time with her family,
watching movies and going dancing with her boyfriend. [top]