Your Braces & Invisalign Squad in Spokane
Meet Your iSmile Team
Dr. Lauren and our expert team are committed to providing you and your family with exceptional orthodontic care.
With a focus on braces and Invisalign, we strive to exceed your expectations and support you throughout your journey to achieving a beautiful smile.
Welcoming & Kind!
We are on our second round of braces here and have had a great experience. The staff is welcoming and kind. They have been helpful when we have had questions, concerns, or broken brackets.
- Stephanie
Cassie
Treatment Coordinator
"I enjoy meeting new patients and helping facilitate their journey to a new smile that they love and feel confident about!"
Cassie started her career as an orthodontic assistant in 2013, then transitioned to orthodontic treatment coordinator. She joined iSmile Orthodontics in 2021 and is instrumental in getting our new patients ready for their new smile experience. In addition to assisting in consultations, she presents financial proposals, answers questions, and follows up with pending patients as needed.
Outside the office, Cassie treasures time with her husband Jesse and their two young daughters, Tiarah and Charisma. The family loves to camp, take road trips, and travel. Their favorite place to visit is Memphis, Tennessee. Cassie loves watching Tiarah do gymnastics and Charisma’s ballet performances, and adores being a busy mom!
Cynthia
Clinical Assistant, OSHA/WISHA Officer
"I like getting to work with and develop relationships with our patients. What I love most is seeing the reaction when we remove their braces and they look at their new smiles!"
Cynthia has worked in the oral health field since 1999. She graduated from Nova Institute of Health Technology and is both a California Registered Dental Assistant and California Orthodontic Assistant. She became part of the iSmile Orthodontics team in 2020, assisting Dr. Lauren with patient care and ensuring everyone has a great experience with us. Cynthia is also our OSHA and WISHA Officer.
A Southern California native, Cynthia, her husband, and three boys relocated to Washington in 2020 to be closer to her sister and her family. Enjoying the PNW, Cynthia likes hiking, bicycle rides, going to the lake, paddle boarding, and kayaking. Of course, being with her family, including her nieces and nephews, is a highlight of her life!
Debbie
Financial Coordinator
"I really enjoy meeting so many wonderful families and love seeing our patients change from beginning treatment to a beautiful smile!"
Debbie attended WSU for her undergraduate studies and Andon College for dental assisting. She has been part of the dental field for many years, in orthodontics for 15 years, and joined iSmile Orthodontics in 2019.
Working with families, Debbie sets up financial contracts that work best for their needs. She also handles insurance, verifies benefits, and submits insurance billing. Additionally, Debbie assists with answering the phones and scheduling.
Away from work, Debbie most enjoys spending time with her family and friends, barbeques, pool and lake time, and traveling. She also likes being involved and volunteering in her church and community.
John
Lab/Clinic Technician
"We have all had personal and professional growth in tandem with iSmile, and it has been an amazing experience and opportunity to do these things for a greater purpose together as a team."
Joining us in 2020, John oversees our clinic’s orthodontic lab in addition to his duties as a chairside assistant. He enjoys helping members of our community complete their orthodontic goals and giving them the best tools possible to ensure their smile is something they are confident in and can maintain for their entire lives.
John spent most of his life living in California. He lives with his brothers, mom, and girlfriend Cathryn, along with their many pets that include snakes, geckos, a cat, and a frog. John is a PC enthusiast and loves building them as a hobby, as well as gaming.
Maritza
Scheduling Coordinator
"I love knowing we help patients get a beautiful smile and make the process worry-free!"
Maritza joined iSmile Orthodontics in 2020. Working in the front office, she schedules and confirms appointments and sends reminders. She also updates patients’ files, collects payments, handles the phones, and responds to emails.
Born and raised in California, Maritza moved to Spokane in 2005. She has two teenage sons and a long-term boyfriend who has four boys of his own: yes, she is outnumbered! In her time away from work, Maritza loves being with her family. She especially likes taking walks on trails, going to movies, and having family barbeques where they enjoy good company and good food.
Sidney
Clinical Coordinator
"I really enjoy making people more confident in themselves and helping them achieve the beautiful smiles they deserve!"
Sidney started her career in the dental field in 2018 and became part of the iSmile Orthodontics team in 2020. She works in the clinic, assisting Dr. Lauren with various procedures, including braces and Invisalign®.
Away from the office, Sidney enjoys painting, spending time with friends and family, and playing with her three dogs. She also loves to travel the world – and always has time to stop at a coffee shop.
Clyde
Therapy Dog
Meet Clyde, the charming and friendly orthodontic therapy dog. Clyde has a special talent for calming and comforting patients during their appointments.
With his gentle demeanor, he loves receiving head scratches and giving a friendly handshake to everyone he meets. Clyde's presence helps create a relaxing and positive experience, making every visit a little bit brighter.