Kelli Meserve – Front Desk (Oakesdale, WA)
Kelli will be the first friendly face you will see to welcome you during your visit. Kelli started as dental assistant in 1994 and moved to the front office in 2011. She is a Spokane Community College graduate, a Certified Dental Assistant (CDA). She treasures the friendships she has with her team members and our patients.
Outside of the office, Kelli’s hobbies include reading, flower gardening, and music. She is also a member of the Oakesdale Presbyterian Church.
Katie Robinett – Hygienist (Colfax, WA)
Katie graduated from the LCSC dental hygiene program in 2014, and worked in Pullman for a decade before joining our team in May of 2025. Prior to hygiene school, she graduated from Kendrick High School in 2010, and attended the University of Idaho for prerequisite classes.
Katie had wanted to be a hygienist since she was 10 years old, and she maintains a passion for both oral health and the mouth’s ties to systemic health. She prides herself on being thorough, while also being able to comfort patients who are more anxious about receiving dental care.
Katie moved to Colfax in 2017 with her husband, Steven, who works at SEL, and since then they have welcomed their daughter, Blayke, and son, Bentley. Outside of work, she enjoys reading, video games, playing softball, and doing all the fun activities and sports with her children.
Amy Schluneger – Hygienist (Oakesdale, WA)
Amy graduated from Eastern Washington in 2007, receiving a Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. Prior to college, she attended and graduated from Colfax High School. She has been an integral part of the Colfax Dental community, having worked here since 2015. She also worked as a hygienist in Moscow, ID for nearly 7 years before joining the Colfax Dental team.
Amy lives in Oakesdale, Washington with her husband Jeremy, daughter Madelyn, and son Brantley. She loves spending time outdoors walking with her dog Oliver, hiking, swimming, paddle boarding and running on occasion. She also enjoys baking (decorating cookies in particular) as well as trying out new dishes and foods. What she enjoys most about our office is the people that she works with. They are some of the kindest, warmest people she knows and she looks forward to seeing them every day at work.
Rachel Meeuwsen – Assistant (Palouse, WA)
Rachel has been a CNA for four and a half years and recently moved back to the palouse last summer. While exploring a new career direction, she was welcomed into Colfax Dental and quickly discovered how much she enjoys the field. What began as a simple change of pace has grown into a true passion, and she now looks forward to building a long-term career in dentistry. Rachel values creating a calm, comfortable environment. She brings a gentle, encouraging attitude to her work and loves being part of a team that supports one another.
Outside of the office, Rachel enjoys cooking, crocheting, and taking road trips whenever she can. She also loves cozy nights binge-watching her favorite shows. At home, she can usually be found snuggling her two cats, Buck and Moose.