Office Staff
Gena
Practice Manager
Gena joined New Leaf Dental in 2022. Gena brings with her 20+ years of experience in the dental field. She and her husband Mitch have three children. They are also proud grandparents to four grandsons which is what brought them to Idaho in 2018 from Central Oregon. In her spare time she is blessed to spend time with her grandchildren, which are the light of her life, riding razors, shopping (at TJ Maxx) camping, and relaxing anywhere tropical. She is so excited to work with a team that is devoted to quality dental care, and creating great relationships with our patients, and coworkers.
Kristen
Patient Care Coordinator
Kristen is our Treatment Coordinator and has been with New Leaf for just over a year. She was born and raised in North Carolina (Go Tarheels!) before moving to the great state of Colorado where she met her husband. Kristen and her husband, Jeremy, have a 1 year old son. Outside of work she spends most of her time hanging out on her patio, going to car shows, and off-roading in her Nissan SUV. She has been in the dental industry for 4 years starting as a scheduling coordinator and working her way to Treatment Coordinator. She is quick whitted and loves to make her patient’s day. Kristen’s guilty pleasure is the tv show ‘A Million Little Things’ and a Twix Ice Cream bar.
Claudette
Patient Care Coordinator
Claudette was born in Seoul, Korea, and was adopted and raised in the Bay Area. Claudette brings over 40 years of dental experience with her. She loves being an advocate for patients and ensuring all patients understand their dental treatment, insurance, and financial options. Claudette and her husband, Patrick, relocated to Idaho in 2021. They have four beautiful daughters, one handsome son, and five cutie patootie grandchildren. Claudette and Patrick love doing everything together and wouldn’t have it any other way.
Hygienists
Stephanie
Registered Dental Hygienist
Stephanie has lived in Idaho for most of her life but has roots from California. She has always followed the path of pursuing a career that is geared toward patient care. She found her passion with a degree in dental hygiene, graduating from Carrington College. She has two dogs, an eight year old Labrador and younger Havanese. She loves spending time in the mountains, whether it’s at the lake in the summer or hunting in the later seasons.
Jessica
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica is a Northern California native, who has called Idaho home for a couple of years now. She graduated from Carrington College in Boise and is passionate about serving her community by improving Oral health. When she isn’t cleaning teeth, she enjoys spending time with her husband and three Kiddos. If not watching the kids play their various sports, you can find their family relaxing along the Boise river or exploring the gorgeous State of Idaho.
Taylin
Registered Dental Hygienist
Taylin has always lived in Idaho and is originally from Sugar City. She has a passion for dentistry and has always wanted to be a Dental Hygienist for as long as she can remember. She was a dental assistant for 3 years before graduating with her degree in Dental Hygiene from the College of Southern Idaho. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband Jacob, golfing, camping, hiking, doing puzzles, and cheering on Boise State!
Assistants
Tiffney
Dental Assistant
Tiffney is an Idaho Native. She has been a part of our team since July 2018 but assisting since 2002. Tiffney loves working in the Dental field helping others and bringing a smile to their face daily. Tiffney has 2 energetic boys, Keegen and Karson, that keep her and her fiance, Josh, busy. She loves camping and to read on her off time. She also loves to go on family vacations making great memories.
Cassy
Dental Assistant
Cassy was born in California and moved to Idaho in 2002. She has been in the dental field for 35 years as an assistant. She loves the interactions with her patients and helping them achieve better oral health. She also dedicates a lot of time to the National Guard helping them to get their oral health ready for deployment. When Cassy is not working in the office she enjoys spending time with her 5 grandchildren, working out, gardening, and being in the great outdoors.
Mariah
Dental Assistant
Mariah was born and raised in Wilder, Idaho. She joined New Leaf Dental in June 2022. She is interested in going on to become a Dental Hygienist, but for now, she is happy gaining knowledge as a Dental Assistant. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and playing basketball. Mariah enjoys building relationships with patients and making them feel comfortable with being at the Dentist.
