Our Staff

front desk

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• Nicholette, Office Manager
  Nicholette is originally from Tucson, Arizona, but has lived in Colorado for most of her life. She has been an instrumental part of our practice since 2015 and has loved being able to get to know and interact with all of our patients. Over the years, she has grown to see patients as family. From the moment you walk through our office door, you will immediately be greeted by her electric and bubbly personality! When she is not in the office, Nicholette loves spending time with her two teenage boys and traveling. She absolutely loves dogs and can promise if you bring them by the office, she will smother them with cuddles and love!
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• Rose, DA, Front Office
  Rose has been with Meadows Family Dentistry since 2016. With her 40 years of dental experience both chairside as a dental assistant and working the front desk, she has been a vital part of the MFD team. She loves that dentistry is always evolving and progressing in ways that benefit people from all walks of life - comfort-wise and aesthetically. Rose originally grew up in Michigan and moved to Colorado in her 20s. She enjoys spending time with her family and pets.
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• Kristin, DA, Front Office
  Kristin was born in St. Louis, Missouri. Her family moved to Colorado when she was 3 years old. She has always considered Colorado her home and herself a Colorado Native. She has been in dentistry for 25 years as a Dental Assistant. Recently she has started on a new path by working at the front desk. She has really enjoyed learning all of the aspects of the front office as well as greeting and welcoming all of the patients. She's enjoying getting to know everyone. She and her husband love to hike, travel, and spend time with their kids and grandkids. The most spoiled member of the family is their little 3lb dog, Lucy!

Assistants

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• Julia, BBA, DA, EDDA
  Julia is originally from Germany and lived in Washington D.C. before moving to Colorado in 2012. Since relocating, she considers Colorado to be her second home! In 2016, she graduated from Concorde Dental Assisting School. Prior to becoming an EDDA, she worked in the hospitality industry and as a preschool teacher. She loves working with all age groups, particularly with children and consequently has experience in pediatric and general dentistry. In the future, Julia looks to further pursue her education by becoming an RDH. Along with her two children, Julia enjoys taking road trips and hikes around the state, as well as loving their family cat and Mr. Shark (their Beta fish). Fun fact: Julia climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro in Tanzania.
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• Briana, DA
  Briana was born and raised in Colorado and is a proud Colorado Native! She has been a dental assistant for 24 years. She has been with Meadows Family Dentistry since 2020 when she moved down to Castle Rock. Her favorite aspects of dental assisting include NGA or night guard therapy, laser therapy, and Oral Surgery. While away from work, Briana enjoys gardening, spending time with her family, and being a cheerleader for her kids and their sports. Fun Fact: Briana has two dogs, a lab named Marshall and a husky named Bodhi.
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• Tonia, DA, EDDA
  Tonia is a Colorado native, originally from Colorado Springs, and has lived in Castle Rock since 2018. She received her EDDA certificate in 2006, and working in the dental field has been her passion ever since. Tonia has been with Meadows Family Dentistry since 2023 and what she loves most about working in this office are the people she works with.
  Outside of the office, Tonia enjoys spending time with her husband and four children. They love the outdoors when the weather is nice, and on those bitter cold days, camping out in the living room playing board games or watching movies. But no matter the season, she is always looking for a new adventure!
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• Nikita, DA
  Originally from Nepal, Nikita has been calling Colorado her home for over five years now. With her exceptional skills and meticulous attention to detail, she is a vital part of the clinic’s team, ensuring patients receive the best care possible. With a future goal of becoming a licensed dentist, Nikita is passionate about advancing her career in dentistry. Apart from dentistry, she loves being outdoors, whether it is hiking during summer or snowboarding during winter. When indoors, she enjoys baking and her cheesecake is a pure delicacy.
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• Winnie, DA
  Winnie is originally from Nicaragua and relocated to Colorado in 2022. While adjusting to the cold climate has been a challenge, she has grown to love the mountains, breathtaking landscapes, and  warmth of the people in Colorado. Winnie has a deep passion for the dental field and enjoys caring for her patients, with her favorite procedure being seating crowns. Her deep passion for medicine and healthcare has always been a central part of her life. She received anesthesia training in Nicaragua before moving to the U.S. Outside of work, Winnie enjoys spending quality time with her family, biking with her two children, dancing, indulging in sushi, and exploring new places.

Hygienists

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• Sherrie, RDH, ASDH, Laser Certified
  Sherrie grew up in rural Illinois. She graduated from the dental hygiene program in Champaign, IL. She worked in the suburbs of Chicago before moving to Colorado in 1997. Sherrie loves the opportunity to help others improve their dental health and smiles! Quality patient care is very important to her, and she always gives 100% to her patients. She enjoys taking continuing education classes to further learn and use that knowledge to better serve her patients. Over the years, she has worked in various offices and has been with Meadows Family Dentistry since 2017. Her leisure activities include spending time with her family and friends, cooking, reading, various outdoor activities, and watching sporting events.
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• Megan, RDH, BSDH
  Megan has been practicing dental hygiene for almost 20 years. She graduated from the University of Colorado School of Dentistry, and since that time, she has practiced in multiple general practice offices but has also worked in a pediatric practice. She was raised in Boulder and has continued to live in Colorado because she LOVES the mountains. Even though she loves her home state, her favorite thing to do is travel-make sure to ask her about some of her adventures. As a dental hygienist, her goal is to provide our patients with top-notch preventive care in a manner that is comfortable and informative. Most importantly, she hopes to empower patients by giving them all the tools necessary in order to achieve their oral health goals in-office and at home!
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• Heather, RDH, BSDH, Laser Certified
  Heather was born and raised in the San Francisco Bay Area. She attended Brigham Young University prior to moving to Castle Rock in 2015. She began working as a dental assistant with Dr. Polson and quickly became passionate about dentistry. She went on to pursue her RDH at the Utah College of Dental Hygiene with the intention of always rejoining the amazing team at Meadows Family Dentistry. She is devoted to making patients feel at ease and comfortable. She enjoys educating and optimizing patients' oral health by providing high-quality care and the feeling of a great smile. Heather loves all things crafts, dogs, new adventures, food, traveling, collegiate and professional sports (especially ALL Bay Area teams) and can't wait to help you pursue your smile needs and goals!
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• Olivia, RDH, BSDH
  Olivia grew up in Monument, Colorado, and graduated from Lewis Palmer High School. She graduated with her BSDH in 2009 from the Utah College of Dental Hygiene. In school, she won the Golden Scaler Award, and she has been cleaning teeth ever since! She loves to educate patients about oral health care while keeping in mind current dental recommendations and each patient's personal oral health. Her favorite tooth is the mandibular first premolar - and she encourages people to floss while they drive instead of texting while they drive. When Olivia isn't at work, you can find her homeschooling her four kids, rock climbing, hiking, or reading.
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• Stacey, RDH, BSDH, Laser Certified
  Stacey grew up just outside of Tucson, Arizona, and moved to Castle Rock in 2012. She has been with Meadows Family Dentistry since and feels blessed to be a part of this amazing team. She has worked in the dental field for over 20 years and has been practicing Dental Hygiene since 2009. She takes pride in being able to put patients with dental anxiety at ease, assuring a more positive dental experience. In her downtime, Stacey enjoys cooking, trying new recipes, and traveling. Fun Fact: Stacey played collegiate softball and loves watching all college and professional sports.