Our Staff
Meet our dedicated staff here at Element Dental.
Carol – RDH
Carol is our gentle and caring hygienist. She graduated from hygiene school in Santa Rosa, CA, in 2005, and has worked in the Coeur d’Alene area since. Carol enjoys teaching her patients the benefits of good oral hygiene and how it affects their overall health. Whether it has been years since your last cleaning or just a few months, Carol and Dr. Fehling will work with you to establish a clear plan to keep you healthy for a lifetime. When she’s not in the office taking care of her patients, she’s spending time with her friends, family, and two boys.
Josie – Dental Assistant
Josie is our fantastic chairside assistant. She works right alongside Dr. Fehling ensuring you receive the gentlest dental care. She is fun, energetic, and our patients love her magnetic personality. On her days off you’ll find her on the lake, ski mountain, or coaching her boy’s soccer teams.
Adrienne – COO
Adrienne Anderson is the Chief Operating Officer for the Avondale Dental Group. In this role, Adrienne provides organizational leadership and is responsible for strategy and implementation consistent with the companies vision.
Before joining the practice in 2017, Adrienne worked in heavy equipment and wood products manufacturing where she served as Human Resources Director and later the Director of Operations. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Montana State University in Bozeman and has been designated as a Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute.
Adrienne was raised in Bigfork, Montana and has called Hayden Lake home since 2002. When she is not in the office, you can find her at the yoga studio, enjoying the lake, or walking on the beach in Costa Rica.
Savannah – Hygienist
Savanah was born and raised in Arizona. Savannah has been a Dental Hygienist since 2017 and went to school at Carrington College in Boise. Savannah was recently married and has 1 daughter and 2 step-daughters. Savannah loves spending time with her family outdoors, especially in the warm weather. Savannah is very adventurous. She enjoys bonfires in the winter, hiking in the summer and traveling to explore new places.
Breanna – Dental Assistant
Breanna, or Bre as we call her, was raised in North Idaho and recently joined our team as a Dental Assistant. She has an Associates degree and is Certified as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant from NIC. Bre is still attending NIC working towards the Dental Hygiene program. In her free time, she enjoys making pottery, swimming and hiking, being outdoors and reading. She is always willing to help and eager to learn new things.
Nikki – Scheduling/Financial Coordinator
Nikki grew up in Liberty Lake and earned her dental assisting certificate from Spokane Community College in 2003. She joined our team in 2018 as our patient care coordinator. Her contagious smile is likely the first you’ll encounter in the office. In her free time, she and her husband enjoy cheering on her two sons at their athletic games, fishing, camping, and spending time at the lake.
Lakota – Dental Assistant
Lakota grew up in North Idaho and graduated from the University of Idaho in 2001. She was an elementary school teacher in our area until she decided to stay home with her son and daughter. Once they were both school aged, she decided to switch gears and train to become a dental assistant. Her positive attitude and witty personality made her instantly fit in at the office. When she’s not at the office she loves riding bikes, exploring the outdoors, and relaxing with her family.
Katy – Front office/scheduling
Katy was born and raised in Coeur d’ Alene. Katy is currently attending the University of Idaho. She has one young son. In her free time, they enjoy anything outdoors including camping, snowmobiling, hiking and riding ATV’s. She looks forward to greeting you with a smile as you walk in the door.
Seanna – Hygienist
Seanna has been a Dental Hygienist since 2004 and graduated from Loma Linda University. She grew up in Southern California and moved to Idaho in 2001. Seanna and her husband have 2 young children, 1 boy and 1 girl. Together as a family they enjoy exploring new places, outdoor activities including hiking, boating and snowboarding. When she is not at the dental office, Seanna works as a permanent make-up artist.