Twin Falls, ID

North College Dental Team

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Marni Peterson

Office Manager

Marni has worked at North College Dental since 1997. She was raised in Boise, Idaho and now lives in Jerome. She is married to a great guy, Brett. Together they enjoy gardening, hiking, spending time with family and friends, and sitting on the front porch to watch the sunset. They have 3 grown children and 8 grandchildren!

Heidi Loughmiller

Dental Assistant & Receptionist

Heidi has worked at North College Dental since 2005. She graduated from the College of Southern Idaho with her Associates in Music and Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting. She and her husband Danny have 5 wonderful children. When they have spare time, they enjoy camping, softball, theater, music, movies, and game nights.

Diana Anderson

Dental Assistant

Diana was born and raised in Twin Falls, Idaho. She graduated from CSI with a Technical Certificate in Dental Assisting. In her free time Diana enjoys jeeping, camping, spending time with family, friends, her dog Jackson and her husband, Jake!

Tabitha Monroe

Dental Assistant

Tabitha had on the job training in sterilization and dental assisting in Northern California. Tabitha loves being outdoors, especially when she is spending time with her husband and their dogs. They enjoy getting outside to explore and go target shooting together. In her free time, she helps her husband with his firearms store, Homestead Tactical, where they share their passion for firearms and the outdoor lifestyle. Tabitha loves good company, new adventures, and making the most out of every day.

Mackenzi Johnson

Dental Assistant

Mackenzi is married and a proud mom to a wonderful son. They love spending time outdoors as a family—whether it’s camping, riding side-by-sides, or snowmobiling when the snow falls. Mackenzi was born and raised in the Magic Valley area, and she wouldn’t trade the small-town roots and beautiful scenery for anything. Family, adventure, and the outdoors are what make life the best.

Daisy Contreras

Dental Assistant

Bio coming soon!

Sara Brown

Dental Hygienist

Sara was born and raised in the Magic Valley. She graduated from the CSI Dental Hygiene program in 2012. She likes to go camping, hiking, traveling, and staying active with CrossFit and yoga. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, chasing her two boys and remodeling her family’s home with her husband.

Alicia McMurtry

Dental Hygienist

Alicia is 27 years old. She grew up in Burley and worked there as an assistant for 5 years. Alicia moved to Twin Falls in 2017 for school. She attended CSI where she graduated with her associate degree in dental Hygiene. She has been married for 6 years. They have two beautiful children! Alicia loves to continue learning and growing as a dental hygienist.

Heather West-Gouker

Dental Hygienist

Heather has worked at North College Dental since 1998. She was born and raised in the Magic Valley area. She attended CSI and Idaho State University where she graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She enjoys spending time with husband and son, camping and going on A.T.V. adventures.

Braelyn Jenkins

Sterilization Tech

Braelyn grew up in Melba, Idaho on a small farm. She came to Twin Falls in 2023 to study agriculture at the College of Southern Idaho. Braelyn and her husband, Layth, enjoy going country swing dancing and working with their families on their farms. Braelyn also enjoys working with students at school districts, surrounding the local area on her days off from the dental office.

Kinley Hansing

Sterilization Tech

Kinley is a Sterilization Technician who takes pride in keeping our instruments, equipment, and workspace clean, safe, and ready for every patient. We love knowing that her attention to detail helps our team provide the best possible care and ensures everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. When Kinley is not at the office, she enjoys spending time outdoors with her golden retriever, Echo, and traveling to new places. In her off time, Kinley also practices permanent hair removal (electrolysis), which lets her combine precision and care to help people feel confident in their own skin.

Emily Cook

Dental Hygienist

Since 2012,Emily has been a dedicated dental hygienist who is passionate about helping patients maintain their healthiest smiles. Outside of work, she is a proud mom of four energetic boys who keep her husband and Emily constantly on our toes—there’s never a dull moment in their household! Emily has a deep love for sports and running, and when she isn't cheering from the sidelines or logging miles, she is dreaming of one day having a little “funny farm” filled with animals and adventure.

Teresa Byington

Receptionist

Teresa has lived in the Magic Valley since 2012. She has worked in the dental field for 10 years. Mother of three beautiful children. She enjoys kayaking with them or playing at the park. Teresa loves trying new recipes and cooking, along with building puzzles and reading a good book.