Meet the Team
Our professional and friendly staff will help you feel welcome and comfortable as we strive to provide the highest standard of personalized dental care, most gently and efficiently possible. If you have questions about any procedure, don’t hesitate to ask. Our staff is happy to answer any questions and make dental treatment as pleasant as possible.
Michelle — Office Manager
Michelle has served as the Office Manager at Creekside Dental since August 2010, bringing almost 30 years of experience in dental office operations and patient care coordination. Known for her leadership, attention to detail, and commitment to creating a welcoming environment, Michelle plays a vital role in ensuring the practice runs smoothly. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, cooking, crafting, and spending quality time with her family. Her passion for organization and people is reflected both in her professional and personal life.
Jennifer — Receptionist
Jennifer is one of the first smiling faces you’ll see when you visit our office! Although she’s fairly new to the dental field, she’s quickly found a passion for helping patients feel welcome and cared for from the moment they walk in. She loves getting to know people, making them feel at ease, and seeing the amazing transformations that happen when a healthy, confident smile appears.
Jennifer enjoys learning more about dentistry and watching how small changes in a smile can make a big difference in someone’s confidence. She’s excited to grow with our team and continue bringing positivity and warmth to every patient visit!
Natalie — Dental Hygienist
Natalie graduated from Idaho State University (Go Bengals!) in 2007 with a Bachelor of Science degree in dental hygiene. Throughout her dental hygiene career, she has worked in several different dental settings and quickly discovered that one of her favorite aspects of dental hygiene is getting to know patients personally and forming meaningful connections with them. After starting work at Creekside Dental in 2017, she immediately realized this was also one of Dr. Kidman’s favorite things and knew it would be her forever work home.
When not working, she loves spending time with her husband and four kids. They spend a lot of time on softball and baseball fields! Some of her favorite hobbies are fostering animals and finding their “fur”ever homes (although finding forever homes is often very hard ), going to concerts, and camping.
Annie — Dental Hygienist
Annie graduated with a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene from Weber State University in 2004. Passionate about oral health, she has positively impacted the field through her compassionate care and commitment to her patients since joining the Creekside Dental team in 2016. Outside of work, she balances her life as a wife and mother with hobbies such as running, hiking, home renovations, and traveling.
Kathy — Dental Hygienist
Kathy is a dental health professional with several years of experience treating and educating patients about their oral health. She graduated from Weber State University in 1994 and has worked actively in the dental field since.
After several years practicing dental hygiene in Bountiful, Utah, her family moved to Menan, Idaho, where she has continued her career in dental hygiene. She is a mother to four children and a grandmother to twelve grandsons and five granddaughters. In her spare time, she enjoys her yard, traveling, being a grandmother, and the simple things in life.
She is dedicated to helping her patients decrease tooth decay and increase their knowledge of the importance of oral care. One of her most outstanding achievements has been caring for her patients and making a difference in their oral health.
Shandee — Dental Hygienist
Shandee Browning is a dedicated dental hygienist with 16 years of professional experience, known for her compassionate approach to patient care and commitment to promoting lifelong oral health. She holds two bachelor’s degrees from ISU and BYU-Idaho, reflecting her passion for learning and excellence in her field.
Beyond her career, Shandee is deeply rooted in family life as a devoted wife and mother of two, and she actively contributes to her church and local community through service and outreach. Her blend of professional expertise, leadership, and heartfelt dedication to others defines her both in and outside the dental chair.
Camille — Dental Assistant
Camille is a dedicated dental assistant who has been part of the Creekside Dental team since 2015. She enjoys helping patients achieve healthy, confident smiles through quality oral healthcare and compassionate support. Seeing the positive impact a smile can have on someone’s confidence is one of the most rewarding aspects of her work.
Outside the office, she enjoys reading, spending time outdoors, photography, loving her fur babies, and making memories with her family and friends.
Sonia — Dental Assistant
Sonia is a dedicated Dental Assistant with 10 years of experience in the dental field. Bilingual in English and Spanish, she has hands-on experience in Orthodontics, Oral Surgery, and General Dentistry. She is passionate about making patients feel comfortable and at ease while providing quality, compassionate care. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and attending concerts.
