Dr. Kim Self, DDS
Alaska Center For Dentistry
Dr. Self was born and raised in a small town in Northeast Texas. She holds a degree in Biochemistry from Baylor University and received her doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry in Dallas, TX.
After spending two years practicing in Dallas, she and her husband, Dr. Jonathan Oudin, relocated to Barrow, AK where they worked on the North Slope for 3 years. In 2014, they headed south and now, with their two children, call Eagle River home.
Her favorite part of being a dentist is that she gets to meet so many people and hear their stories.
Dr. Jonathan Oudin, DDS
Alaska Center For Dentistry
Dr. Oudin is originally from the Dallas, Texas area. He received his degree in Biology from Texas A&M University and received his doctorate from Baylor College of Dentistry. After graduation, he went on a series of mission trips to the remote village of Quesimpuco, Bolivia.
Then in 2011, Dr. Oudin and his wife, Dr. Kim Self, relocated to Barrow, AK and worked on the North Slope for 3 years. Dr. Oudin, his wife, and their children, Elijah and Naomi, are now proud to call South Central Alaska home.
Dr. Brad Mott, DDS
Kenmore Smiles Family Dentistry
I am most passionate about developing long-lasting, personal relationships with my patients. I look forward to spending decades with one community, observing the high-quality work we do hold up to the test of time.I realize that every individual is different, and I enjoy getting to know each patient on a personal level. I enjoy making people at ease in a dental office, which is not always the easiest thing in the world. It becomes much simpler once we show them that our office is not a scary place. Once those anxieties are overcome, I love seeing each personality emerge.
Dr. Guy Ingrim
Guy Ingrim, DMD was born in Anchorage, Alaska. He attended West Anchorage High School and the University of Oregon. He received his doctorate at Oregon Health Science University. Upon completion of Graduate school, he entered the United States Army Dental Core and completed a one-year General Practice residency. Upon completion of his three-year Army commitment, Dr. Ingrim was in private practice in Anchorage for 15 years. He took a one-year sabbatical in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. He returned to Anchorage and began employment at Southcentral Foundation where he is still currently employed. Dr. Ingrim has been a volunteer at Healthy Smiles Forever since its inception.
Randi Sweet
Randi worked for many years with the United Way. Currently, Randi is enjoying retirement.
Nicolette Bennett, RDH, MHA
Nicolette is a Commander in the United States Public Health Service currently serving as Assistant Health Services Administrator in Florida. She was the Manager of Oral Health and Disease Prevention at Southcentral Foundation. Previously, Nicolette served as a Senior Public Health Analyst in the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) in the Division of Medicine and Dentistry. During her time at HRSA, she was an active member of the Federal Telehealth workgroups and Healthy People 2030. She was an adjunct faculty member for over five years at the University of Alaska Anchorage’s Dental Hygiene program, where she taught Community Health.
Valerie Truncali, RDH
Val was raised in Fairbanks. She discovered her passion for dentistry while working at a dental office during high school. She realized her heart was in pediatrics while working as a pediatric dental assistant during her time attending the University of Alaska Fairbanks. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage’s dental hygiene program in 2008. Val began working in public health, where she discovered her love for serving the underserved. She is thankful to be part of the Healthy Smiles Forever team. She loves to have fun outdoors with her family, skiing, sledding, or growing something in the garden.
Royann Royer CDA RDH MPH
Royann Royer CDA, RDH, MPH is the Founder and Director of Healthy Smiles Forever, a non-profit organization providing dental treatment for long-term care residents in the Anchorage, Alaska area since 2016. She was employed by Southcentral Foundation for 29 years, initiating and directing the Dental Assisting Program, and working clinically as an expanded functions dental hygienist. Ms. Royer was a faculty member in the dental hygiene program at the University of Alaska Anchorage for over 20 years and is still active in the program. Over the span of 20 years, she also served as an examiner, coordinator, and member of several committees for the Dental and Dental Hygiene Western Regional Examining Board.
Ms. Royer’s career began as a clinical dental assistant after obtaining her certificate at Spokane Community college and becoming a CDA. She continues to work clinically as an expanded functions dental hygienist at long-term care clinics. Ms. Royer has spent many years developing educational resources, such as authoring textbooks and developing videos, as well as contributing to public health initiatives. She has helped bring dental services and education to a variety of international clinics, including Russia, Mexico and Nepal. She is a member of numerous organizations, including the American Dental Hygienists Association, International Federation of Dental Hygienists, and Health Volunteers Overseas.
Savannah Rose
General Dentist
Dr. Rose has lived most of her life in the Pacific Northwest. She obtained her bachelor’s degree in dental health science from Pacific University in 2012 where she became a registered dental hygienist. She practiced in Eugene and Salem for several years before making the big decision to move to Alaska to work at the Alaska Native Medical Center. Concurrently she taught Community Dental Health at the University of Alaska. While she loved every minute of being in Alaska, she knew it was time to follow her dreams of becoming a dentist. In 2020 Dr. Rose moved to the Phoenix area to attend A.T. Still University; Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health where she obtained her Doctor of Dental Medicine and a Master of Public Health. In her career she has been awarded the Preventative Oral Health Care award, the Outstanding Student award, the Student Servant Leadership award from the Academy of Dentistry International, and was inducted into the Sigma Phi Alpha and Omicron Kappa Upsilon honor societies. Her dedication to public health has also been recognized by the Dental Trade Alliance and the National Health Service Corps.