Meet the Team
We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive dental care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented dental team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding dental experience every time you visit our practice.
We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.
Emily
Office Administrator
Hello! I am Emily, one of Defiance Dental Studios Office Administrators. I have been in the dental field for 2 years starting as an Endo Dental Assistant. I was looking for more of a patient oriented experience within dental, when Doctor Sekhon reached out to me( I was their former Nanny from 2018-2020). I knew I could not pass on the opportunity to work with him or his wonderful staff. I am very excited to see my dental experience grow with such a great team.
In my free time I love to spend it with my high school sweetheart and our fur babies at home. You can also find me enjoying camping, dining and pottery painting. I look forward to helping patients feel at ease with scheduling at our office and taking care of any questions or concerns.
Julie
Dental Hygienist
Hello! I’m Julie, one of the dental hygienists here at Defiance Dental Studio. I attended Lake Washington Institute of Art for the dental hygiene program in 2002 and have enjoyed my profession ever since! It’s a wonderful thing to help patients feel more comfortable in the dental office and confident with their smiles. Defiance is a different type of dental practice, and we all enjoy showing patients how comfortable and how relaxing our office can be.
I live in Ruston, close enough that I can walk to work! I have a beautiful daughter and three fur babies. We love camping, hiking, and all things adventure! I’m also a yogi!
Sarah
Dental Assistant/Lab Technician
Welcome to Defiance Dental Studio! I went to school for dental assisting at Bates Technical College. I started in this field working in general dentistry before switching to periodontal dental assisting. After switching back to general dentistry, I found myself here at Defiance Dental Studio, my dental home! What is most fulfilling is interacting with patients from the beginning to the end of their treatment. I get to connect with people on a completely different level than usual!
My husband and I were both born and raised in Tacoma. We have been together since 2006, married since 2015, and have known each other most of our lives. We have two dogs and two cats. We both love sports, especially soccer, and enjoy the outdoors!
Shannon
Dental Assistant
Hello! As one of Defiance Dental Studio’s dental assistants, I work chairside during dental procedures. My attention is always on our patient, making sure they are comfortable and telling them what we’re doing. I have extensive knowledge in a variety of procedures with specialty training to include IV sedation, implants, and PRF techniques with bone grafting. I love that my job allows me to grow and learn new things to provide the best treatment possible.
My passion outside of dentistry is animals! When I'm not at work, I'm volunteering in animal shelters and rescuing ferrets. I also like to spend time with my husband and watch a good movie.
Shawn
Dental Hygienist
Hello! I’m Shawn, one of the dental hygienists here at Defiance Dental Studio. I graduated from Eastern Washington University with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene. I have worked for 35 years taking care of patients, which I enjoy very much! It is very important to me to help each person I meet have a comfortable and relaxing dental experience. Everyone here is committed to learning new things that will enable us to give the best care possible to our patients.
I have lived in Tacoma Narrows area for 27 years. My husband Patrick and I have two grown children and a dog named Floyd. I enjoy staying active, whether through aerobics, Zumba, yoga, or just walking with my friends. My other interests include watching football and baseball, working in my yard, and doing furniture redesign and refinishing.
Tiana
Dental Hygienist
Hi there! I’m Tiana and I am one of the hygienists here at Defiance Dental Studio. I graduated from the dental hygiene program at the College of Dupage in Illinois in 2010 and I was a dental assistant for 10 years prior to that. I really enjoy getting to know my patients and educating them on the importance of oral health. It also brings me great joy in helping anxious patients feel comfortable and secure in the dental chair. I am a native of Arizona but I lived in California for 11 years prior to moving to Lakewood in 2023. I have a wonderful boyfriend and two fur babies named Sierra and Olaf. I enjoy hiking, reading, gardening, and helping serve at our church. I also love my Peloton and lifting weights!