Michelle

Registered Dental Hygienist

Michelle received her education and training from Lewis and Clark Community College. She brings warmth, empathy, and genuine love for people into every patient interaction. With a naturally friendly and calming presence, Michelle is especially skilled at supporting anxious patients.

Having joined the Hite Family Dentistry team in February 2025, Michelle appreciates the camaraderie and trust among the staff. She describes her coworkers as a close-knit group who genuinely enjoy working together to provide the best care possible.

Michelle’s path to dentistry is personal. Having never visited the dentist until adulthood, she recalls how nervous and embarrassed she felt walking in for her first appointment. The experience was transformed thanks to a kind and compassionate hygienist who never made her feel judged, and inspired Michelle to pursue a dental career.

Outside the office, Michelle enjoys time with her family and is often found cheering at a volleyball game, enjoying bonfires, joining in trivia nights, or planning weekend getaways with close friends. She’s a lifelong book lover who participates in two book clubs and loves a good page-turner. Michelle also has a soft spot for rescue dogs—and if she could, she’d adopt them all.