Lauren has been working at our office since she was young. She has done every job at Ridgeway from the front desk, to assisting, to now being one of our incredible hygienists. Lauren grew up in Soldotna and attended UAA where she received her Bachelor’s in Health Science and a minor in Nutrition before going to Dental Hygiene school. She graduated with her bachelor’s in dental Hygiene from the Utah College of Dental Hygiene in Orem, Utah in 2019 with honors and received the presidential award for her class. She is passionate about health and wellness and continues to pursue continuing education courses to ensure the best possible clinical care for her patients. She is licensed to administer nitrous oxide, local anesthetic and certified in CPR and BLS. Outside of work, Lauren loves to explore Alaska running, hiking, skiing and camping with her boyfriend and yellow lab, Trakker.
