Our People

Meet the Turnagain Dental Team

A wonderful team of dental professionals and a friendly, welcoming office staff — together we create relaxed, pleasant dental experiences for every patient.

At Turnagain Dental, we work to educate, treat and create a partnership with our patients that leads to a lifelong improvement in your dental health. Continue reading to learn more about our excellent team!

Joshua Kennedy

DMD

Dr. Kennedy is the only dentist in Alaska to obtain Mastership status with the Academy of General Dentistry. He has a special interest in supplementing his patients' smiles with augmenting the soft tissue of the face — lips, crow's feet, nasolabial folds and brow region are all integral parts of the total aesthetic facial profile.

Erin Wiese

RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist dedicated to gentle, thorough cleanings and patient education.

Alexis Gardner

Operations Manager

Born and raised on the Kenai Peninsula. Mom to a 14-year-old, cyclist, yogi, and lover of Alaskan summers — camping, hiking and fishing.

Tiara Potter

Scheduling Coordinator

Helps families find appointment times that fit their busy lives.

Shari

Dental Assistant — Anchorage & Barrow

Loves traveling with the office to Utqiagvik (Barrow). Appreciates a team that is dedicated, highly skilled and sweet-spirited.

Diane

Scheduling Coordinator — Anchorage & Barrow

Coordinates patient care across both Turnagain Dental locations.

Erin Dandron

Team Member

Part of the friendly, welcoming Turnagain Dental family.

A Partnership Built on Trust

Together, our team works to create relaxed, pleasant experiences for every patient — every visit. Whether it's your first visit or your fortieth, you'll be cared for by people who genuinely love what they do.

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