Sumner Smiles Dentistry

Dr. Nielsen is recognized as a talented and compassionate dentist who is known for her gentle touch. Her enthusiastic spirit, passion for dentistry, and dedication to the community at large make her the perfect fit for our Sumner community. Dr. Nielsen feels privileged to have the opportunity to take care of her patients and have an outstanding dental team working alongside her. Dr. Nielsen has European roots. She was born in Bosnia but has a great love for the Pacific Northwest. She graduate...Read Mored with honors from Pacific Lutheran University and went on to the University of Connecticut School of Dental Medicine to earn her Doctorate of Dental Medicine. She is a board-certified member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and Pierce County Dental Association, and a member of Rotary Club, South Hill branch. She continues to pursue and advance her education actively and is a member of several local study clubs. Dr. Nielsen lives with her family in Bonney Lake. They love the outdoors, and you can frequently find her perusing local markets, snow skiing, kayaking, or spending time with family and friends. Read Less

Office Manager I enjoy helping people feel confident about their smile. I have been working in the Dental field for 15 years, first as a Dental Assistant, and now helping patients at the Front Desk. I will help you with planning for treatment needs and managing your insurance to maximize your dental benefits. I have lived in the Sumner/Bonney Lake community since 1996, and I am excited to be working in the community that I enjoy so much. When I am not at the office, I keep busy taking care o...Read Moref my family. Read Less

I graduated Dental Hygiene school in 2003, and have been a practicing hygienist ever since. I am known to have a gentle yet thorough touch, I work hard to build relationships with my patients so they feel completely at ease when they come in for their appointment. It is also very important to me that patients understand all aspects of their care and feel comfortable asking questions, I love when patients who previously didn’t enjoy dental visits begin to look forward to coming in to see me. When...Read More I’m not at work, you can find me cheering on my two kiddos at their various extracurricular activities, or enjoying the outdoors in Orting where we live. Read Less

I am a multi-skilled member of the dental health team, and dedicated to assisting Dr. Nielsen with all phases of our patients’ dental care. I love being part of a team that takes such pride in creating a positive, comfortable, professional environment for patients while improving their overall health. I truly respect Dr. Nielsen both as a person and as a dentist. I admire how she loves her patients and wants to create a wonderful dental experience for them. When I’m not in the office, I enjoy...Read More spending time with my husband and two children. Read Less

I have worked in dentistry for over 30 years, and have been with Sumner Smiles since 2000. I love the interactions with patients and I enjoy making them feel comfortable and at ease. The job is so interesting, each patient has a different need, and each case is different. Dentistry today is exciting and the field of dentistry is constantly changing. It keeps me on my toes! The technology is incredible and Dr. Nielsen with our entire team is committed to remaining on the cutting edge, in b...Read Moreoth areas of high tech dentistry and patient experience. It is a great feeling to still love your job after all these years! Read Less