About the Team at North Valley Family Dentistry
Your North Valley Family Dentistry Team
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Stacy Boettcher DDS Dr. Stacy Boettcher began her dental career in 1995 at the Medical College of Virginia where she graduated four years later with honors. She decided to continue her education and gain additional knowledge by attending an Advanced Education in General Dentistry residency program at the University of the Pacific in San Francisco . It was there where she learned under some of the top dentists in the country. Her focus there was on cosmetic dentistry and smile enhancements. One of six residents, Dr. Boettcher felt she gained the confidence and passion for improving upon people's lives by recreating their smiles. Dr. Boettcher firmly believes that superior quality and patient satisfaction are the fundamentals of excellence in dentistry. She consistently strives to create beautiful smiles through individual desires and artistic designs. She practices general dentistry with a focus on cosmetics, including all porcelain veneers and crowns. Dr. Boettcher remains active in numerous state and national organizations and takes great pride in providing her patients with the latest advancements in general and cosmetic dentistry. She believes that clinical excellence is only achieved through education, so she maintains this with countless hours of continuing dental education courses. Dr. Boettcher lives here in Anthem with her husband and two beautiful children. She enjoys working out, traveling and cooking. |
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Jennifer Nation, DDS Dr. Nation was born in Washington , D.C., but grew up mostly on the west coast. She spent two years in France during her college days and received a bachelor's degree in French with a Minor in Art. She speaks French, Korean and English. She began her dental training in 1998 at Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in CA and obtained her degree in 2002. Dr. Nation raises the bar when it comes to patient care, she has an excellent chairside demeanor, and her dentistry is meticulous. She lives in Scottsdale with her two year old son Jaden, and her husband who is a pediatric dentist practicing in Phoenix . |
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Richard J. Calabrese, DDS Dr. Richard J. Calabrese is a graduate of Case Western Reserve School of Dentistry in Ohio, where he earned top honors and graduated first in his class. Since then, Dr. Calabrese has been voted into "The Best Dentists in America," completed over 200 hours of cosmetic dentistry training, undergone advanced orthodontic training through Straight Wire Orthodontic Studies and Invisalign Technologies and has had extensive implant placement and restoration training at various internationally recognized institutions. In addition to continuing education in general dentistry, Dr. Calabrese has achieved many hours of dental implant training through the following programs: Practical Clinical Studies, The Institue for Facial Esthetics, The American Academy of Implant Dentistry, The Midwest Implant Institute, The American Assoc. of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, Misch International Implant Institute in Detroit Michigan. In addition, he has achieved Fellow status in the International Congress of Oral Implantologists. Dr. Calabrese resides in Carefree with his wife and son. |
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Tracy Tarver, Dental Assistant Tracy grew up in a Northwest suburb of Chicago . She attended school at Illinois State University . She started her dental assisting career in the Chicago area. She moved to Phoenix in 1993, here she met her husband, and has twin girls, Catherine and Taylor. She lives in Anthem with her family which includes a dog and two cats. Tracy has many years of dental office experience, with many hours of dental cosmetic training. She works as Dr. Boettcher's dental assistant and has been here since the office opened in 2004. When she is not working, she is busy with her family on camping trips, hiking and bike riding. She enjoys reading and walking her dog. |
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Sarah Closson, Dental Hygienist Sarah was raised in Portland , Oregon , where she lived until graduating from High School. Following graduation, she moved to Arizona for a change of scenery. She attended Phoenix College for Dental Hygiene and later received her Bachelor of Science Degree from Northern Arizona University . Sarah has been practicing hygiene for six years now. She lives in Anthem with her husband and three wonderful boys: Austen, Tanner and Aedan. Sarah enjoys spending her leisure time boating, traveling, and spending time with her family. |
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Jennifer Eklund, Front Office & Dental Assistant Jennifer was born in WA, but was raised mainly in the Midwest , WI and IL. She graduated in 1998 from Carthage College in WI with Honors in Communications and Performing Arts. She became a dental assistant in 2000 for Dr. Copeland, an endodontist in the Chicago suburbs and moved to Anthem in the Fall of 2001. She has worked in the dental field in both the back office and front office since moving here. She has been married to Paul, a teacher in Anthem, since 1999 and has 2 boys, Ethan and Samuel. She loves working and living in this "small town" community and making her neighbors dental experience a happy one! In her spare time she loves movies, eating out with my family and reading a good book outside in the sun! |
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Darci Alongi Darci is originally from the Seattle area and moved to Anthem in the fall of 2004. Darci worked as an expanded duties certified Dental Assistant for seventeen years. With her wealth of experience Darci then began to manage two offices and now is our treatment coordinator, insurance and billing expert. Darci lives here in Anthem with her husband and two fat cats. She enjoys working out and reveling in the beautiful Arizona weather after putting up with Seattle's drizzle for many years. |
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Valerie Dangler-Ferro, Dental Hygienist Valerie has over 13 years experience in dentistry. She graduated with Honors from Rio Salado School of Dental Hygiene and was the proud recipient of the Hu-Friedy Golden Scaler Award. Valerie is a graduate from the world renowned Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies where she completed the Evolutionary Hygiene Program, and has had extensive training in neuromuscular and functional dentistry, bite correction, and the benefits of cosmetic dentistry. She is certified by the American Academy of Laser Dentistry to provide laser therapy to arrest periodontal (gum) disease. Valerie believes in providing the best care that dentistry has to offer and is always staying abroad new technology and the science of dental hygiene. Valerie was born in New Jersey, raised in Arizona, and has lived in Anthem since 1999. She has 3 wonderful children, Joey , Nicholas, and Gianni. |
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Jammie Lynn Shaughnessy, Dental Hygienist, BS, BA, Owner Jammie was born and raised in Los Angeles . She received degree in Psychology from San Diego State University in 1994 and then earned a bachelor of science degree in dental hygiene in 1997 from the University of Southern California 's School of Dentistry . She worked in a private specialty practice in Brentwood, Beverly Hills and Pasadena , CA for 11 years before she became the owner of North Valley Family Dentistry. She continues to deliver quality care to the patients while managing the office. She strives to make the workplace feel like a home away from home for the employees and patients. The care of the patients and employees is first priority at North Valley Family Dentistry. Jammie lives in Anthem with her husband Scott and daughter, Sophia. Jammie and her family enjoy a healthy lifestyle by getting out in nature as much as possible, biking, hiking and swimming. |
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Magdalena Szkoda, Licensed Massage Therapist & Aesthetician Magda was born in Poland and came to USA when she was 14. For her massage therapy education, she attended Rainstar University in Scottsdale, then National Aesthetic Institute, also in Scottsdale. She moved to Anthem from Fountain Hills where she had her business Touch of Europe Spa Studio for 9 years. She is married with two boys, Dominik and Nikolas. As a massage therapist, she likes to do deep tissue therapy, concentrating on specific muscles in neck, shoulders and lower back. As an aesthetician, she uses Eminence Organic skin care products from Hungary. The products use highest grade of fruits, vegetables, seeds, herbs and flower buds. Her facials last 90 minutes including exfoliation, extractions, face, neck, shoulder, hand, scalp massage and hydrating treatment. In her free time, she likes to work out, dance, travel and spend time with her family. in near future, she wants to take Thai Massage class and study Holistic Nutrition. |
Please feel free to contact any of our staff members if you have any questions.
