Our team at Willow Creek Dental wants to make your dental experience as enjoyable as possible. Using the latest technology, our knowledgeable staff will treat you with the care and compassion you deserve.

Katie Stager, Registered Dental Hygienist

Katie was born in Reno, Nevada but has lived in Colorado for most of her life. She graduated from CU—Denver with a Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry. She then went to CU—Denver Health Science Center for her Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene.

Katie has been in the dental field since 2003 and with Willow Creek Dental since 2008. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Nick, in addition to traveling, scrapbooking, watching movies, and playing soccer.

Denise Schlosser, Registered Dental Hygienist

Denise grew up in Connecticut and moved to Colorado in 2007. She went to dental hygiene school in Portland, Maine and has an Associate’s degree in Dental Hygiene.  She has been practicing dental hygiene since 1996 and has a true passion for taking care of her patients.

Denise and her husband have a cat and English bulldog to keep them busy.  She also enjoys weight training and fitness, in addition to camping, hiking and scuba diving.
 

Heather Mendl, Registered Dental Hygienist

Heather was born in Iowa and moved to Pueblo, Colorado when she was 9.  She attended Pueblo Community College for Dental Hygiene and graduated with her Bachelor of Science degree in 1994.

She and her husband, Jon, have two young boys to keep them busy. They also have a love for their horses, RJ and Dusty. Heather loves to ride several times a week and goes up into the mountains as much as possible. They also have a cat and a dog to fill out their family!
 

Annette Longoria, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Annette was born and raised in Thornton, Colorado. She received her EDDA certification from the Colorado Medical & Dental Assisting program at CU Dental School. Annette has been in the dental industry since 1982 and has been working at Willow Creek Dental for over 15 years.

Married to her high school sweetheart, she and her husband, Mike, have three beautiful children and a little shit-tzu named Rosie. Annette also spends her free time camping, reading and cooking.
 

Kapka Minkov, Expanded Duties Dental Assistant

Kapka was born and raised in Bulgaria, Europe. After graduating from the College of Art, she soon moved to the United States. She has been working in the dental field for close to 20 years. Her professional skills and friendly manner helps set patients at ease.

Kapka has been a Parker resident for the past 16 years and loves the community. In her spare time, she enjoys being an artist.
 

Mallory Goolsby, Dental Assistant

Mallory is from Ocala, Florida and moved to Colorado in 2012. Her energetic and enthusiastic approach to dentistry has been a wonderful addition to our team.

In her spare time, Mallory is passionate about music and plays seven different instruments. When not playing music, she is working on her first novel--a crime thriller. Mallory is also an animal lover, with six cats, three dogs and a rabbit at her family home in Florida.
 

Audria Vasquez, Insurance Manager

Audria grew up in Pueblo, Colorado and has spent most of her time in Wheat Ridge. She attended the Community College of Denver and worked as a licensed Psychiatric Technician for the State of Colorado before attending Heritage College and receiving her certificate for Dental Assisting and Dental Business.

Audria joined Willow Creek Dental in 2003 and has been managing the insurance program ever since. She and her husband, Marc, have raised their nephew, Karry, and have a dog named Smokie. Audria also enjoys family gatherings, fishing, camping, and playing bingo.
 

Melissa Wolcott, Patient Coordinator

Melissa was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska before moving to Fort Collins in 2006 to attend college. She graduated from Colorado State University in Fort Collins with a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology in December 2010. She started working as a dental assistant in 2008 while finishing her degree and has been dedicated to advancing her skills ever since.

Melissa has been living in Denver for the past two years and loves the metropolitan city. She enjoys being in the mountains during any season, particularly snowboarding in the winter followed by fishing and camping in the summer.
 

Michelle Meyer, Hygiene Coordinator

Michelle is a native Coloradan, born and raised in the Aurora area. She has over 20 years of experience in all phases of Accounting. Michelle joined Willow Creek Dental in May 2011 and previous worked as the Staff Accountant for Navis Pack & Ship. Michelle truly enjoys interacting with patients on a daily basis.

Michelle keeps busy with a daughter in college and a son in high school. In addition to attending their sporting events, she enjoys spenidng time with family and friends, boating, fishing, and going to concerts.
 

Dawn Weber, Front Office Coordinator

Dawn is originally from Roseville, California and moved to Colorado in 2003. She has been in dentistry for over 20 years, originally working as a Dental Assistant and then gradually moving up to Front Office. Dawn is passionate about dentistry because she loves to see people smile.

Dawn has a daughter in high school and adores all animals. She also loves  snow shoeing, hiking, boating & traveling. 
 

Kate Bailey, Marketing Director

Kate moved to Denver in 1999 after graduating from the University of Iowa with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Marketing. Prior to joining Willow Creek Dental in February 2011, Kate worked for national franchise companies Navis Pack & Ship and Maui Wowi Hawaiian.

Kate enjoys spending time with her husband, Andy, and their two young daughters. In her spare time, she also enjoys running, hiking, and traveling.