Dentists
Dr. Rob Piñón was raised in Yakima Washington. After graduating high school he attended Brigham Young University in Provo Utah where he double majored in International Relations and Spanish. He later decided to move back to Yakima to start his pursuit of becoming a dentist.
Dr. Piñón commuted to Central Washington University to fulfill his prerequisites for dental school where he obtained an additional degree in Biology. Dr. Piñón graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry with a DDS degree in 2012.
Dr. Piñón continuously seeks to perfect his skills through dental education courses and by learning from his peers and mentors. Dr. Piñón is a member of the ADA, WSDA, HDA, the Benton-Franklin County Dental Society and Seattle Study Club.
Dr. Garrett Garner spent most of his childhood years in McKinney, Texas, and Sugar City, Idaho. He graduated from BYU-Idaho, and then took his family to Kentucky where he graduated from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry.
Dr. Garner joined Lakeside Dental Greenacres in answer to his search for a dental office that had the capability to offer his patients the best and most up-to-date care, with a team that valued and respected their patients’ needs. Dr. Garner loves the manual work of fixing oral issues and working with his patients to determine the best plan for their individual needs.
When outside of the office, Dr. Garner loves playing outside with his two kids, gardening vegetables or decorative greenery, making anything with his hands, traveling, and researching every dental material he can get access to.
Dr. Garner has a passion for improving his dental knowledge and skills, and does so by utilizing his membership of ADA, WSDA, and AGD.
Front Office Coordinators
Crystal is native to the PNW born & raised from Bonney Lake, WA. She recently moved to this area less than a year ago and is enjoying this beautiful side of Eastern WA.
Crystal has over 20yrs of customer service skills. She’s known as the jack of all trades with a list of experience in: animal care, armed security, School bus driving, attendant counselor with DD patients, registered dental assistant and dental front desk experience. When Crystal is not in the office she enjoys spending quality time outdoors with her family; hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding.
Diana has over 23 years of experience in the dental field. She first started out as a dental assistant and then transitioned to the front office. Diana recently joined the Lakeside Dental team as a front office coordinator.
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Hygienists
Candy is a native of Montana and has made Spokane her home since 1995. She has over 23 years experience in dental hygiene. Candy enjoys getting to know patients and coaching them toward better oral health. She loves to hear all about her patient’s hobbies and says she learns as much from them and they do from her.
In addition to her work, Candy enjoys spending time with her daughter, her husband and their three dogs. She loves dancing, dog training, church activties, hiking and walking with friends.
Natasha was born in Apple Valley, California and moved to Arroyo Grande, California. At 14, she began volunteering in a dental office as a sterile tech and dental hygiene assistant. Working her way through school, she worked as a chair-side dental assistant and a front office assistant. Natasha received her degree in Dental Hygiene in 2009 and has loved every aspect of her dental career thus far. In 2013, she moved to Liberty Lake, Washington and joined Lakeside Dental as a Registered Dental Hygienist in October 2019.
In addition to her work as a hygienist, Natasha serves as the secretary of Cornerstone Church in Liberty Lake and has many projects going at any given time. She enjoys coffee with friends, time spent on the water, and true crime podcasts.
Row is an Idaho native born and raised. She graduated from Eastern Washington University with a BA and has been in the dental field for several years now.
When she’s not in the office she enjoys DIY projects, gardening, fishing, wine tasting, and playing trivia. Her favorite part about being in the dental field is getting to know the patients that come in, all while getting them to a happier, healthier smile. Row has a bubbly personality and is great at making her patients feel relaxed and comfortable.
Dental Assistants
Gloria is from Burlington Wisconsin, but has made Spokane her home where she raised her daughter and is now happy to be a grandma to three lovely granddaughter’s.
Gloria has been in the dental industry as an dental assistant for many wonderful years and loves making patient’s feel relaxed and comfortable. She is energized in helping patients enjoy their dental experience.
In Gloria’s time outside the office, she loves classic cars, wooden boats, rides a Harley and even has her own 41 Chevy truck named Rosie that she takes to car shows.
Jennifer was born and raised in Coeur d’ Alene Idaho. Graduating from CDA High school and following her dream in the dental field as a Registered dental assistant. She attended Spokane Falls Community College graduating in 2005. Prior to going to college, she did volunteer EMT and firefighting.
Jennifer is a mom of three wonderful kids, which she enjoys spending her time with in the outdoors. You will find her out in the woods every chance she can get fishing, camping, hiking and hunting. Keeping busy outside of work with her middle daughters volleyball, youngest daughters ballet/tap dance and her oldest son video game programing dreams.
Jennifer’s passion for dentistry shines out to her patients with the knowledge and experience of 17 years. She has an outgoing and kind hearted spirit to aid in taking care of her patients, making them feel comfortable and calm through any dental procedure.
Erin is one of our dental assistants. Erin grew up in Alaska and moved to Spokane for college. She recently graduated from Gonzaga University with a BS in Biology. Erin is in the process of applying to dental school pursuing her goal of becoming a dentist. Prior to working in the dental field she worked as a nanny, receptionist and barista.
Outside of work Erin enjoys camping, kayaking, cooking, SHOPPING and spending time with Sadie her corgi.
Caitie is native to the Washington Palouse; born & raised. She is new to the dental field and looks forward to perfecting her skill. Prior to getting into dentistry she worked in the medical field with aging and disabled patients.
When Caitie isn’t at work she enjoys traveling, the outdoors and spending time with her family and dog.