509-327-8681Our dedicated and skilled staff is what makes our practice so special. Most of our staff has been with the practice for over 20 years and has developed great bonds and rapport with the patients and their families. We offer familiar faces you can trust, joke with and even on occasion cry with. Our team is comprised of talented dental professionals who are committed to yearly continuous education, which enables up-to-date dental care. From the front desk to the dental chair, you can rest assured that you are in great hands! Learn more about us by reading below or call our office in Spokane, WA, at 509-327-8681 to get to know us and schedule a visit with our dentist, Dr. Nicolas Gallegos.
Brande
Front Office
Brande has been working with our lovely team since 1990. When thinking of the office, she feels that the team really makes an effort to connect with the patients and strives to treat them like family. She enjoys working with her team members, whom she has been with for numerous years and considers close friends. She honestly loves to come to work every day and strives to learn new and better ways to be successful at her job. She looks forward to meeting challenges and enjoys helping patients navigate through all aspects of their dental visit.Brande is married to her high school sweetheart, Dan. They have four young adult children. They have two boys, along with twin girls. All of their kids are into sports, and they have enjoyed watching them compete.
Front Office
Brande has been working with our lovely team since 1990. When thinking of the office, she feels that the team really makes an effort to connect with the patients and strives to treat them like family. She enjoys working with her team members, whom she has been with for numerous years and considers close friends. She honestly loves to come to work every day and strives to learn new and better ways to be successful at her job. She looks forward to meeting challenges and enjoys helping patients navigate through all aspects of their dental visit.Brande is married to her high school sweetheart, Dan. They have four young adult children. They have two boys, along with twin girls. All of their kids are into sports, and they have enjoyed watching them compete.
Tracy
Front Office
Tracy has been with us since 1995. She feels as though all her coworkers and Dr. Gallegos are part of her family. The patients mean the world to her, and she appreciates that each one offers their own story and experiences. Tracy is very invested in the practice because of all the people associated with it. She contributes by doing her best to ensure all aspects of the practice are optimized and that the patients are being taken care of.Tracy and her husband, David, have two adult children. They became grandparents in recent years, and Tracy believes being “Nana” is truly magical. In her free time, Tracy enjoys getting her hands dirty in the garden and is a caretaker of the flower beds in the front of her church. She also enjoys making quilts for veterans through Quilts of Valor and loves a good read.
Front Office
Tracy has been with us since 1995. She feels as though all her coworkers and Dr. Gallegos are part of her family. The patients mean the world to her, and she appreciates that each one offers their own story and experiences. Tracy is very invested in the practice because of all the people associated with it. She contributes by doing her best to ensure all aspects of the practice are optimized and that the patients are being taken care of.Tracy and her husband, David, have two adult children. They became grandparents in recent years, and Tracy believes being “Nana” is truly magical. In her free time, Tracy enjoys getting her hands dirty in the garden and is a caretaker of the flower beds in the front of her church. She also enjoys making quilts for veterans through Quilts of Valor and loves a good read.
Robyn
Registered Dental Hygienist
Robyn has been a Dental Hygienist for 25 years having worked in California, Colorado, Montana and Washington. Her favorite part of her job is her relationship with patients. She loves getting to know people and forming lasting friendships and connections. Robyn wants to make people comfortable and wants them to have a good experience so the “cleaning” part is a breeze. She also aims to make sure people leave informed about good oral health- how to get there, and to maintain it! On weekends, she enjoys relaxing and reading books with her dogs, or taking long drives to explore parts of Washington she loves, and swimming with her kids. She moved to Spokane 5 years ago- to finally settle where her parents were raised, and where she plan to retire.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Robyn has been a Dental Hygienist for 25 years having worked in California, Colorado, Montana and Washington. Her favorite part of her job is her relationship with patients. She loves getting to know people and forming lasting friendships and connections. Robyn wants to make people comfortable and wants them to have a good experience so the “cleaning” part is a breeze. She also aims to make sure people leave informed about good oral health- how to get there, and to maintain it! On weekends, she enjoys relaxing and reading books with her dogs, or taking long drives to explore parts of Washington she loves, and swimming with her kids. She moved to Spokane 5 years ago- to finally settle where her parents were raised, and where she plan to retire.
Kaleigh
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kaleigh grew up in the small farming town of Genesee, Idaho. Shes always known she wanted to work in the healthcare field. Kaleigh joined our team while in school for Dental Hygiene in Coeur d’ Alene and graduated December of 2022, when she started full time as a Hygienist. She loves how many patients and their families have integrated themselves into this office over the many years under Dr. Torrison, Dr. Ashlock, and now Dr. Gallegos. She enjoy one-on-one time she get with all her patients and helping them improve their oral hygiene. Kaleigh lives with my boyfriend, 2 dogs, and 2 cats here in Spokane. They enjoy taking their dogs out on hikes and camping during the summer.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Kaleigh grew up in the small farming town of Genesee, Idaho. Shes always known she wanted to work in the healthcare field. Kaleigh joined our team while in school for Dental Hygiene in Coeur d’ Alene and graduated December of 2022, when she started full time as a Hygienist. She loves how many patients and their families have integrated themselves into this office over the many years under Dr. Torrison, Dr. Ashlock, and now Dr. Gallegos. She enjoy one-on-one time she get with all her patients and helping them improve their oral hygiene. Kaleigh lives with my boyfriend, 2 dogs, and 2 cats here in Spokane. They enjoy taking their dogs out on hikes and camping during the summer.
Stacie
Registered Dental Assistant
Stacie became a part of our team in 2004. She graduated from Spokane Community College and has been a dental assistant for over 30 years. She enjoys being part of a strong team that puts patient care first in a relaxed environment. She is always advocating for the patient and helps them throughout the process of their dental treatment. Stacie strives to educate our patients on oral care and how it affects their overall health.Stacie has been married for over 30 years and has two grown children. Outside of the office, she enjoys working out, kayaking and spending family time on the Pend Oreille River.
Registered Dental Assistant
Stacie became a part of our team in 2004. She graduated from Spokane Community College and has been a dental assistant for over 30 years. She enjoys being part of a strong team that puts patient care first in a relaxed environment. She is always advocating for the patient and helps them throughout the process of their dental treatment. Stacie strives to educate our patients on oral care and how it affects their overall health.Stacie has been married for over 30 years and has two grown children. Outside of the office, she enjoys working out, kayaking and spending family time on the Pend Oreille River.
Olivia
Registered Dental Assistant
Olivia is our newest caring, and hardworking Dental Assistant. She grew up in a small town in North Eastern Washington. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know the patients, as well as educating people on good oral hygiene practices. She loves being a part of such a tight knit office that does feel like family. When not at the office she enjoys spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and being around my family and friends.
Registered Dental Assistant
Olivia is our newest caring, and hardworking Dental Assistant. She grew up in a small town in North Eastern Washington. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know the patients, as well as educating people on good oral hygiene practices. She loves being a part of such a tight knit office that does feel like family. When not at the office she enjoys spending time outdoors, going to concerts, and being around my family and friends.
Yvette
Sterilization Technician and Registered Dental Assistant
In 2018, Yvette joined our fantastic team. She has a degree in respiratory therapy and worked in the field for six years until she decided to stay at home to raise her family. When her children were older, Yvette went back to work as a preschool assistant for nine years and then later looked for a change. Fortunately, she found our dental office and trained to become a dental assistant. She comes to work with a positive attitude and enjoys working with our team and visiting with patients. She helps contribute to our success by being a team player and always being willing to help when needed.Yvette and her husband have four children and one Chiweenie, all of which have brought such joy to their lives. She loves spending time with her family and friends, as well as going boating on the lake.
Sterilization Technician and Registered Dental Assistant
In 2018, Yvette joined our fantastic team. She has a degree in respiratory therapy and worked in the field for six years until she decided to stay at home to raise her family. When her children were older, Yvette went back to work as a preschool assistant for nine years and then later looked for a change. Fortunately, she found our dental office and trained to become a dental assistant. She comes to work with a positive attitude and enjoys working with our team and visiting with patients. She helps contribute to our success by being a team player and always being willing to help when needed.Yvette and her husband have four children and one Chiweenie, all of which have brought such joy to their lives. She loves spending time with her family and friends, as well as going boating on the lake.