JULZ

Dental Hygienist

I’ve had the privilege of being a part of Dr. Lasley’s dental team since 2018.  I actually started out helping as a temp, but I loved working here so much I decided to make this office my home.  Helping others is a huge passion of mine, & I am a bit of a “dental geek”, so when I get to welcome you into my operatory, my focus is on you & how, together, we can get and keep you healthy.  I am a local girl, born in Seattle, & grew up here in Olympia.  I decided I would like to go into dentistry after seeing the incredible impact a dental team had during a mission’s trip to Mexico when I was 17.  This set me on my path to working in healthcare for the past 25 years, with almost 15 of those years being in dentistry. I love being a Dental hygienist and having so many opportunities to serve others, I know we impact lives by fighting and preventing disease… I always say, “We are saving lives, one smile at a time”.  I am married to a wonderful guy, who teaches 3rd Grade, and we have a beautiful 11-year-old daughter.  We added to our family recently when we brought in our two infant nieces to foster, they have brightened our lives, and shortened our nights (LOL!).  We also love animals and have a good handful of fur-babies to prove it.  Although our pups get less attention now that the babies are here, we love training our dogs and were able to have each earn their titles of “Canine Good Citizenship” through obedience. I believe our patients are a reflection of us and how we are doing, and I love being a part of a team that takes such pride in the care we provide.  I love working with my patients in achieving greater health, and getting to know who they are.  If I have not met you yet, I look forward to doing so…  I’ll be the one singing or telling jokes loudly throughout the office.