Janette grew up in Coos Bay, a small town on the Southern Oregon Coast.  She stumbled upon dentistry during college when she married and moved to Alaska with her husband who was in the military. Between terms in college and looking for work, she accepted a job in a dental office as a Dental Assistant and the interest in the dental field was ignited.  She continued working as a dental assistant and attended college courses until she was accepted into the Dental Hygiene program at Oregon Health Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Here she graduated at the top of her class, Magna Cum Laude, with a bachelor of science degree, and was inducted into the dental hygiene honor society, Sigma Phi Alpha. She was also awarded an Outstanding Clinician Award by her instructors. Working as a dental hygienist,  Janette enjoys establishing relationships with her clients. Since moving to Kitsap County, she has had the opportunity to take care of many of the same patients for over 15 years. She shares her 30 years experience and ongoing continuing education with her patients