Meet The Staff

Stacy Macaluso
Office Manager & Insurance Specialist

With over 30 years of experience in the dental field, Stacy Macaluso has been a key part of our team for more than a decade. As both our receptionist and insurance specialist, Stacy is known for her kindness, friendliness, and dedication to helping patients navigate their dental care with ease. She loves building relationships with patients and ensuring they feel welcome and cared for from the moment they walk through the door.

Outside of work, Stacy enjoys spending time outdoors, especially camping with her family. Her passion for people and the great outdoors makes her a cherished member of both our team and her community.

Heather Elder
Office Coordinator

With over 30 years of experience, Heather Elder is a cornerstone of our dental practice. Having worked in specialties like pediatrics, orthodontics, endodontics, and oral surgery, her diverse expertise allows her to provide top-tier care to patients of all ages. Heather is known for making each patient feel like part of her family, treating them with the same care and compassion she would offer her own loved ones.

Outside of work, Heather enjoys hiking the scenic trails of the Pacific Northwest and attending music festivals.

Nurifa Seyfiyeva
Lead Dental Assistant

With over 15 years of experience in dentistry, Nurifa Seyfiyeva is a highly skilled and compassionate dental assistant. She is proficient in all areas of dental care and known for treating her patients like family. Fluent in four languages, Nurifa connects with a diverse range of patients, ensuring they feel comfortable and cared for. Outside of work, she enjoys spending quality time with her family and actively contributes to her local community.

Esmeralda Juarez
Dental Assistant

With 11 years of experience, Esmeralda Juarez is a dedicated dental assistant who takes pride in providing compassionate care to her patients. Fluent in both English and Spanish, she ensures that all patients feel comfortable and understood. As a mother of two girls, Esmeralda brings a nurturing approach to her work, treating every patient like family.

Dogtor Denali, Dg. Denali
Office Therapy Dog & Dental Pawfessional

Meet Dogtor Denali, our fur-tastic team member with a DOG degree from the prestigious University of Canine Studies. Denali’s working paws-on toward his PhD (Pawsitive Healing Degree), specializing in tail-wag therapy and belly-rub consultations. You’ll find him in the office from time to time, offering pawshakes, calming woofs, and slobbery smiles to our patients. With his expert snuggles and comforting presence, Dogtor Denali is always ready to assist in easing dental anxiety (and maybe sneak a treat or two!). When he’s not on duty, you can catch him studying advanced fetchology and napping between important “bone” research.

Because at our office, a healthy smile and a wagging tail go hand in paw!