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.
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
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.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Shannon has been with the practice since 1986 and has gotten to know her patients and their families well over the years. Shannon graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene, and shortly after, she started her career at our office. She most enjoys the relationships she has established with her patients, as well as working with her co-workers. She values great teamwork and providing the best dental care. Shannon feels that her patients and the people she works with are her extended family.
Shannon and her husband, Scott, have two married children, who both live in Spokane. They also have two grandchildren whom they love spending time with. Her hobbies include being with her family (especially the grandchildren), walking, biking and hiking.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Vickie joined the office in 1993. She attended the Eastern Washington University dental hygiene program, which she graduated from with her bachelor’s degree. Even though this is her career, she is amazed at the fact that she gets to work with so many great individuals whom she loves and respects, making her job so much more rewarding. She loves visiting with her patients and enjoys spending time with each one of them. Vickie is an expert at balancing professionalism while also laughing and helping put our patients at ease.
Vickie has a wonderful husband, whom she has been married to for over 25 years. They have two amazing daughters, who are her life and her treasures! When not at the office, Vickie loves spending time with her family, working out, snow skiing, boating, camping, snowshoeing and kayaking!
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.
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.