Meet the Staff:
Dental Assistants

Becky- Dental Assistant

Becky graduated from Kinman Business University in Spokane, Washington in 1982. Becky has been married for five years and is a mother of 2 girls and a step son. She also has two grandchildren. She has spent most of her life in North Idaho. Becky loves the outdoors, gardening, animals and spending time with her grandchildren.
 

Sylvia- Dental Assistant

Sylvia was born and raised in Germany, and has been in dentistry for 30+ years. In Germany, she worked as a hygienist and as an assistant. Between 1989 and 1992, she was employed by the US Army on Wiesbaden Air Base. After the end of the tour she moved to, and worked in San Antonio, Texas. She has lived in the Tacoma area since 1993. She acquired a Bachelor of Science degree in 2007 from the Evergreen State College. Sylvia joined Dr. Hopkins and his team in November of 2007, and enjoys working here with the staff and the patient

Sharon-Dental Assistant

Sharon has been working with Dr. Hopkins for over thirteen years. She began her dental assisting career several years ago in the small island community of Sitka, Alaska. When not working she enjoys spending time with her daughter and two grandchildren.

Meet the Staff:
Hygienists

Lindsey-Hygienist

Lindsey is a graduate of the Pierce College Dental Program. She graduated from St. Mary's College in Notre Dam, Indiana. When she is away from the dental office, she enjoys hiking, running half and full marathons, traveling and spending time with her family.

Jodi-Hygienist

Jodi is a graduate of Pierce College in dental hygiene and has a BS from U of W in dental hygiene. She worked for a periodontist for 12 years, and taught perio at Pierce College for 4 years. She has been with Dr. Hopkins for 15 years. She enjoys gardening, cooking, and her dogs. Jodi is married and has 7 children and 15 grandchildren.

Grace-Hygienist

Grace is a proud graduate of Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program. She is currently enrolled at EWU to obtain her bachelor's in dental hygiene. Her real passion is her family, animals, and public dentistry. Helping others and making people smile have always been her best attributes, which is why she choose dental hygiene as her career path. If she is unable to restore your smile, then she can at least make you laugh.

Brenda-Hygienist

Brenda has been a Hygienist for twenty four years. She really enjoys dentistry, and working with people. She ahs two grown children currently in college. In her free time she enjoys raising alpaca's, gardening, and spending time with my family.

Meet the Staff:
Office Management & Support Staff

Jamie-Office Manager

Jamie has been in the dental field for 6 years, starting as her first doctors banker before joining his team. Jamie recently moved to the area and joined our staff. She loves to spend her spare time on the water, whether it be boating, jet skiing or riding a seadoo, she loves the combination of sunshine and water. When she is not on the water she spends her time with my friends and family and her 2 dogs.
 

Jayna-Financial Coordinator

Jayna recently joined the office as financial coordinator. She is a lifelong resident of this area and has been working in dental offices (assisting and front office, even oral surgery!) since high school- more years than she wants to admit too! Her husband, Jim, Opened a cafe in Tacoma five years ago, so she took a break from the dental field to work with him, fulfilling their dream of running their own business. Now she is happy to divide her time between the professional office, the cafe, their family (2 kids,3 grandbabies!), their puppy, Bernie and the garden

Stephanie-Financial Coordinator

Stephanie is a financial coordinator at Dr. Hopkins & Associates. Her interest in the dental field began while in high school, She pursued her interest by attending CPTC in Lakewood, WA. In 2003 she graduated with a certificate in dental assisting. Being a dental assistant was a gratifying career for the first two years, but the offices she was employed at during that time allowed her to not only gain interest and knowledge of assisting, but of the front office too. She has been working in the front office since 2005, with her main focus being dental insurance along with patient finances. Each of the offices she has worked at in the last six years allowed her to become more knowledgeable and versatile. For the past nine months she has had the privilege of working at Hopkins and Associates and is looking forward to many rewarding years ahead in her career.

Jacqueline- Sterile Tech/ office support

Jacqueline started in the dental field sixteen years ago. She has enjoyed learning and growing over the years. She can be found all over the office. She has been married for seven years and has one daughter. When not at work she likes camping, gardening, sewing, cooking, boating and breeding her Chihuahua's.
 

Victoria-Sterile Tech/Front office support

Victoria was born and raised in Oregon. There she attended Chemeketa College. She then moved to Washington State to attend Bryman College. She has been in the dental field for two years. Victoria enjoys working in the front office as well as working in the back. She enjoys meeting all walks of life and feels a sense of accomplishment working in the dental field. Victoria says working for Dr. Hopkins and Associates has enriched her life and has been a rewarding experience.