Our Team

Dentist in Star Valley, Thayne WY

Dr. Mark Johnson


Dentist

Dr. Mark Johnson was born and raised in Payson, UT. While attending undergraduate school at Utah State University, he studied Public Health. In 2005, Dr. Johnson earned his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Case School of Dental Medicine in Cleveland Ohio. After graduation he and his wife Kammi moved their family to Star Valley Wyoming.

Dr. Johnson enjoys being a father of 4 energetic sons, he and his wife enjoy raising their family in a small community. They love fly fishing, camping, hiking, trips to the lake, skiing, hunting, woodworking and participating in the boys sports and activities. Keeping up with the boys seems to be a full time job itself. They were recently thrilled to added a new daughter-in-law to their family. Dr. Johnson and his wife enjoy volunteering their time in an annual humanitarian trip to Guatemala.

 
Dentist in Star Valley, Thayne WY

Dr. Clayson Jorgensen


Dentist

Dr. Clayson Jorgensen was born and raised in Sparks, Nevada. He attended Reed High School and participated in many extracurriculars, including a position in his class presidency. After high school, he served a wonderful two-year mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the countries of Zambia and Malawi. Upon his return, he was inspired to pursue a career as a dentist and began finishing his undergraduate degree in Business Management at BYU-Idaho. It was there that Clayson met the love of his life, Bailey, at a country swing dancing event. They were married after a few short months and proceeded to have their first and second sons before his graduation three years later.

Once his undergraduate degree was completed, he and his family moved to Las Vegas where Clayson attended the University of Nevada-Las Vegas School of Dental Medicine. During this time, Clayson took additional evening classes and received his master’s degree in business administration. He and Bailey also welcomed three more children into their family. His family is his foundation and his greatest support. Their family has four energetic boys and one beautiful daughter in the middle. Dr. Jorgensen enjoys spending time with his family, especially when it includes hunting, skiing, camping, hiking, and mountain biking.

 
Hygienist of Dentist in Star Valley Team, Thayne WY

Ashlee


Hygienist

Ashlee was born and raised in Star Valley. She attended Sheridan College and received a degree in Dental Hygiene. Ashlee has worked in the valley as a hygienist for nearly 15 years. She feels fortunate that she was able to return to the valley and raise her kids near friends and family. Ashlee and her husband Barry have 4 daughters and a son. They enjoy outdoor activities and family time.

Bonnie


Hygienist

Bonnie has worked as a Dental Hygienist for almost 12 years. She got her bachelors degree at Weber State. She is from St. Anthony, Idaho and has lived in the valley for 4 years. Her and her husband, Ty have 1 girl and 4 boys. She enjoys playing sports, and camping with her family.

 

BECKY


Hygienist

Becky grew up in Mountain Home, Idaho. She met her husband, Seth, in college at BYU Idaho and they've been married for 9 years. They moved to Auburn in 2018 when Becky graduated Dental Hygiene school. Together they have 2 daughters. She loves to travel, paint, sew, bake, hike, camp, hang out with her family, and listen to audiobooks.

Cheyenne


Dental Assistant

Cheyenne has been working as an assistant for Riverside Dental for 12 years. She loves her job, meeting new people and building relationships with patients and helping others feel comfortable in the dental environment. She has 2 daughters and loves spending time with them. Her hobbies include camping with her family and spending time doing anything outdoors.

 

Jamie


Dental Assistant

Jamie has been an assistant for over 6 years. She loves interacting with patients and learning new things. She and her husband Ryan have have 2 boys and 2 girls. She enjoys spending time with her family and chasing her kids in all their activities. She also enjoys running and being active. She loves reading cook books, but not cooking. She has enjoyed going to Guatemala with our dental team and has traveled on many humanitarian trips to several countries. She has a heart of gold and loves being involved with other cultures and doing what she can to make them smile.

 

Kirsti


Dental Assistant

Kirsti has been working as a dental assistant for a 3 years. She and her husband Brandon have been married for 15 years. They are both from Star Valley. They have three boys. She loves spending time with her family camping, boating and fishing. She loves meeting new people and making friends where ever she goes.

 

Hayley


Dental Assistant

Hayley enjoys working at Riverside Dental as an assistant because of the stress free environment and the people she works with. In her free time she loves to dirt bike, paddle boarding, hiking spending time with family and snowboarding. One of her passion projects outside of work is oil painting.

 

Becky


Finance Specialist/Dental Assistant

Becky has over 27 years experience as a Dental Assistant. She has recently taken over the responsibility of Dental Insurance Coordinator. We appreciate her many talents in the office. She loves interacting with our patients and helping them with their dental needs. Becky and her husband Ryck live in Afton. Her son and beautiful daughter-in-law live close to Star Valley and she has 2 grandkids who are the light of her life. She enjoys spending time with her family, and friends, camping and reading.

 

Amy


Financial Desk

Amy has been working at Riverside Dental for 2 years. She works hard to help our patients to have a positive experience. She and her husband Terren have been married for 19 years. They are both from Star Valley. They have 2 boys and 2 girls. She loves spending time with her family, especially outdoors. She specifically loves snowmobiling and camping.

Ashlyn


Dental assistant


Ashlyn has worked as a dental assistant for over 6 years and is very good at what she does! She is always willing to help others, and loves building relationships with patients and helping them achieve the smile they will love. When she is not at work she loves to golf and spend time with her husband, family and friends.

 

Marley


Dental hygiene assistant

Marley works in our office as a dental hygiene assistant. She will be heading to school soon to become a hygienist and we hope she will choose to come back and join our practice. She loves the family-oriented work, the detail and the quality of care offered to patients. She loves to fish and volunteers at a food pantry on Sheridan College campus.

Stephanie


FRONT DESK


Stephanie is our front desk receptionist. She loves working with people and her smile welcomes everyone that walks through the front door. She has 35 years of customer service experience. Stephanie and her husband are both Star Valley natives. They have 2 daughters and 1 son and 7 grandchildren. She loves spending time with her family. She loves being outside especially when the weather is warm.

 

Stephanie


Office Manager

Stephanie has been a dental assistant for 30+ years, which has given her the experience that has made her the perfect office manager. She loves working in the dental industry and enjoys building relationships with patients and staff. Stephanie has a daughter who was recently married and started hygiene school. Sixteen years ago Stephanie married, Lane, a Star Valley native. She enjoys spending time with family and her dogs. Steph and Lane love escaping our cold winters and relaxing in warm places.

Julie


FRONT DESK


We are thrilled to have Julie working at our front desk. First impressions are so important and Julie greets everyone with a smile on her face. She loves interacting with every person who walks through the door or calls on the phone. When she is not at work she enjoys fly fishing, quilting and reading. She volunteers in youth sports programs and walks dogs at our local animal shelter.

 

Maycie


Dental assistant

Maycie works in our office as a dental assistant. She is a people person and loves interacting with everyone. She loves to spend her free time painting, snowmobiling, hiking and hanging out with friends. She also coaches gymnastics!

savannah


Dental hygienist


Savannah grew up in Star Valley and recently graduated from school as a hygienist. She loves creating relationships with her patients and she always has a smile on her face. When she is not at work, she loves playing sports, hiking, working on the ranch with cows and spending time with family.

 

Kamryn


Dental assistant

Maycie works in our office as a dental assistant. She always makes others feel welcome and cared about. She loves working at Riverside Dental because it is a fun environment that doesn’t feel like work. She has all brothers and loves hunting, fishing and playing sports in her free time.