Dental Assisting Faculty

Raj has been with Pacific Northwest Dental Assisting School since 2016 and is the lead assistant in our clinic. Raj brings an attention to detail and chairside confidence to all our students. Her positive attitude and dedication to student success sets her apart. Outside of the clinic, Raj enjoys gardening in the Summer months and spending time with her family.

A Northwest native, Jenny attended PNWDAS in 2020 and found clinical success as a pediatric Dental Assistant. Jenny discovered her passion for dentistry at a young age through her grandfather, who was a DMD in the U.S. Army and went on to become a professor of Dentistry at the University of Michigan. She finds joy in supporting PNWDAS students, both in the classroom as well as throughout the enrollment process. In her free time, Jenny enjoys raising her brood of chickens, training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with her family.

My name is Annaka, but almost everyone calls me Onnie. I have been a dental assistant for about 8 years now and love it! I have worked all over Washington state and in Oregon as a dental assistant, so I know the various requirements to do so. The dental field is so unique, and I love teaching, lectures, diving into new concepts, and breaking them down for the students. Dental has been my passion for so long, and I hope to share it with you so it becomes your own!

Kathy fell in love with dentistry after she had a major life change, and it has been her home ever since. She loves teaching and being a mentor to students! “I found that teaching has actually taught me more about myself than I ever expected!” says Kathy about her experience at PNWDAS.

Monique loves the dental field because it allows her to help others feel and look their best. She has always been passionate about helping others & is fortunate to fulfill those dreams everyday being a Dental assistant. What makes Monique happy is traveling & experiencing different cultures, “I value a work life balance & spending time with my friends and family who inspire me everyday to work hard & stay true to myself.”