Meet Our Team
We Can’t Wait to Make You Smile!
Cassandra Hughes,
Dental Assistant
Cassandra has been a dental assistant since 2004. She has a passion for using her skills to boost the confidence and self-esteem of her patients.
Cassandra is a native of Colorado and moved to the Western Slope in 2016. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. She loves four-wheeling, fishing, and camping anywhere she can. Cassandra is proud to be a member of the Fruita community and looks forward to helping you smile brighter!
Jenna Oleson, Registered Dental Hygienist
Jenna graduated dental hygiene school in 2022. Growing up in and around the dental office, Jenna new that this was the best career for her in order to make a difference in people's confidence and well being. Jenna is passionate about oral care and its connection to the overall health of the body. Jenna is a Colorado native and has lived on the western slope with her family since 2003. Outside of work you can catch Jenna hanging out with her family and their 6 dogs. Jenna’s hobbies include reading, hiking, and paddle boarding.
Tara Byble,
Registered Dental Hygienist
Tara has been a dental hygienist for since 2005 and received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from University Of Colorado Health and Sciences. She is a native to Colorado and moved to the Western Slope in 2019. Tara thrives on not only making her patients feel safe and comfortable in the dental chair, but she is incredibly passionate about oral health and how it lends to the overall health of her patients. Tara continues to expand her knowledge in the dental field and attends multiple continuing education classes each year. Outside of the world at River's End Dental, Tara enjoys spending time with her two sons Riley and Harrison, and her husband Jeremy. She enjoys live music, playing golf and all that Colorado has to offer.
Megan Haag,
Office Manager
Hi, my name is Megan! I was raised in the Grand Valley and am so proud to call it my home. I love being out in my garden and hanging out with my animals. You can catch me on the slopes snowboarding in the wintertime. I have been fascinated with the dental industry for as long as I can remember, and its great to be a part of making our patients lives happier and healthier.
Our Core Values
These values are a part of us and help guide the way we act and the decisions we make regarding our practice and the care we give to our patients:
Trustworthy
Customer Service
Teamwork
Continuous Improvement
Positivity