Meet the Team - Hygienists

We recognize that all our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.

We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

Crystal V.

Lead Surgical Hygienist-Mesa/ Queen Creek

Meet Crystal, the Lead Surgical Hygienist at EVP, who has been an integral part of our team since July 2017. She works seamlessly on the surgical side during our IV and oral sedation cases as well as treating her routine and root planing hygiene patients. When she isn’t treating hygiene patients or in surgeries you can find her fixing things around the office, touching up paint, or building equipment. Crystal prides herself on her excellent time management skills, teamwork abilities, commitment to patient comfort, and unwavering positive attitude. She is dedicated to learning, building strong relationships with her patients, and fostering a cohesive team environment at EVP.

Crystal's passion for dental hygiene stems from her enjoyment of the meticulous aspects of the profession—she fondly admits she "loves to pick," finding satisfaction in removing calculus and stain and educating patients on achieving optimal oral health. She places a strong emphasis on patient education and thinks outside the box on adapting oral hygiene products based on every patient's individual needs and ergonomics, ensuring they understand the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene practices without the patient feeling reprimanded or discouraged. Patient relationships are extremely important to her and there is a reason her patients book their appointments 1-2 years in advance.

Residing in Gilbert, Crystal shares her life with her wonderful husband, who works as a tech 4 machinist for a large mining company, and their three beautiful children—two sons and a daughter. Outside of work, she treasures moments spent with her family, enthusiastically supporting her kids at their sporting events, enjoying date nights with her husband, indulging in movies, and savoring delicious Mexican food. Crystal is deeply passionate about oral cancer screenings and actively participates in the annual oral cancer walk. She loves birthdays and donating Christmas gifts to families in need, reflecting her compassionate nature and commitment to community service.

Fun Facts: Crystal is adopted. She has an extraordinary memory and always jokes that if she were an animal she would be an elephant.We are fortunate to have Crystal as a valued member of our EVP family, where her dedication to patient care, love for her profession, and compassionate heart enrich our practice and community alike.

Karen G.

Hygienist- Mesa

Karen, a dedicated member of our team originally from Idaho, moved to Arizona from Ogden, Utah. With an impressive 42 years of experience with our office, Karen embodies a passion for dentistry that extends far beyond routine care.

Her favorite aspect of dentistry is helping patients overcome their dental fears and empowering them to take ownership and pride in their oral health. She finds satisfaction in witnessing the results of their accomplishments, particularly when it comes to achieving painless injections, a skill she has mastered over the years.

She appreciates our practice values and cares for each patient, reflecting her commitment to excellence and patient-centered care. Outside of work, she cherishes time with her family, enjoying rounds of golf and tennis, and indulging in her love for baking. To unwind, she treats herself to a relaxing massage and actively participates in service projects through her church.

Beyond her professional and personal interests, she is passionately involved in the fight against human trafficking through O.U.R (Operations Underground Railroad). Her dedication to this cause underscores her commitment to making a difference in the world beyond dentistry.

Fun fact: Karen began playing the piano at the age of 4 and continues to showcase her musical talent by performing solos and accompanying choirs, recitals, and school performances. She has been recognized with prestigious awards throughout her career, including the HuFriedy Golden Scaler Award in 1981 and the Clinical Excellence Award from the Weber State College Dental Hygiene Program.

We are privileged to have Karen as an integral part of our team, bringing her wealth of experience, compassion for patients, and unwavering dedication to dental care.

Collette B.

Hygienist-Mesa/ Queen Creek

Collette has been with us since the fall of 2015. She has been a dental hygienist for 20 years and is originally from Salt Lake City. Collette loves being a hygienist because she loves helping people get healthy. She says that she would like to work until she is 80 doing something significant. She enjoys working at East Valley Periodontics because everyone is so kind and good at what they do. She loves that our patients become friends.

When she is not working, Colette enjoys hiking, camping, doing dentistry in third-world countries, learning Spanish, exercising, studying alternative health options for chronic diseases, and learning the piano. She is the mother of seven children - one son and six daughters - and has 15 grandchildren. She feels strongly about birth choices for women and is a certified doula.

Fun Fact: Collette is left handed.

Amy S.

Hygienist-Mesa/ Queen Creek

Meet Amy, a Chandler native deeply rooted in Arizona, where she has been practicing dentistry for 6 years. Amy's journey in dentistry has been multifaceted—she has worked clinically and also served as an educator in the dental hygiene program at Mesa Community College. Her greatest passion in dentistry lies in educating patients about the vital connection between dental health and overall well-being. Amy is dedicated to fostering relationships that ensure a comfortable and seamless patient experience with her gentle approach.

As a dental hygienist with EVP, Amy thrives in the positive atmosphere among her fellow dental professionals. When she's not chairside, Amy enjoys exploring the great outdoors—whether it's trailer camping, hiking in the Superstition Mountains, fishing lakeside, or spending quality time at the dog park with her border collie, Ace. She's also a dedicated fan of Arizona sports teams.

Amy's love for animals, commitment to family time, and passion for community service are central to her life outside of work. A fun fact about Amy: She is musically inclined, proficient in playing the piano and currently mastering the acoustic guitar through lessons.

We are privileged to have Amy as part of our EVP team, where her dedication to patient care, love for Arizona's outdoor beauty, and musical talents enrich our practice and community.