The Caring Staff at Gates Dentistry

Cindy Agueros

Cindy started her dental career as a dental assistant over 25 years ago in Bonners Ferry, Idaho where she was born and raised. She has been assisting Dr. Gates in managing his practice since 2002. It is a great pleasure for her to also assist people in meeting their dental needs as well as their desires and she enjoys seeing people who have been afraid to smile really smile.

Laura Chase

Laura has been in the dental field for more than 12 years. She is the
Insurance, Financial & Scheduling coordinator for Gates dentistry since Jan
2010 - she enjoys assisting patients of Gates Dentistry with their financial
needs so that they may achieve there dental goals.

Heather Paulson

Heather is a dental hygienist. She has worked with Dr. Gates since graduating from the American Institute of Health Technologies in December of 2003, with an Associates Degree in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Prior to attending dental hygiene school she was a dental assistant while taking prerequisites for her dental hygiene program. She was born and raised in Coeur d' Alene along with most of her family.

Allison Young

Allison graduated with her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Oregon Health Science University in Portland, Oregon in June of 1996. She has worked six years in a periodontal practice and six years in general dentistry. She moved back to Coeur d' Alene to be with her family and joined Gates Dentistry in May of 2008.

Julie Hansen

Julie graduated with her Bachelor of Science Degree from Black Hills State University in 2001, and the dental assisting program at San Diego Mesa College soon after. She has her certified dental assisting license, along with x-ray and coronal polishing certifications.

Melissa Spalding

Melissa has been working as a dental assistant since she graduated from the
American Institute of Health Technologies in 1999. She has been a part of
the Gates Dentistry team since July of 2009.