At the core of our dental practice is a friendly team of professionals who are dedicated to your utmost comfort and optimal oral health. We view each patient as a unique individual and tailor treatment plans to your specific needs. As part of our commitment to providing close, personalized attention to every patient, we want to encourage patient communication. Please know that we are here to provide outstanding patient care, and that we value the trust you have placed in us.
Cortney
Registered Dental Hygienist
Hello, I'm Cortney and I am thrilled to be your dental hygienist at West Sound Dentistry! Born and raised in King County, I am a proud graduate of the UW Shoreline Dental Hygiene Program. As a detail-oriented individual, passionate about the oral-systemic health connection, I strive to provide each patient with customized oral hygiene education that will empower them to achieve and maintain optimum health. I value holistic, integrative approaches to oral health through lifestyle coaching and healing the root cause of disease using the most current evidence-based therapeutic methods. I want to know more about you, your oral health goals, and how that connects to your overall wellness. I look forward to working with you and your family to help you achieve your healthiest smile and self! In November 2023, I relocated to Kitsap with my family. I am the mother to a spunky, beautiful, and intelligent little girl, and have a wonderful and supportive boyfriend who is a native to this beautiful part of the PNW. We live here in Poulsbo and love going on adventures to local restaurants, nature walks, and watching Master Chef Jr.
Mitchel
Registered Dental Hygenist
Hello, my name is Mitchel. I look forward to being your dental hygienist at West Sound Dentistry! I was born and raised in Arizona, but have lived all over after joining the Navy and serving as a Hospital Corpsman for over 12 years. My family and I just moved here in October 2024, as Kitsap County has always been a place we loved during my service time! I attended and graduated from hygiene school at Pensacola State College while serving in the Navy. My approach to patient care is very open and easygoing. I understand that every person is unique and comes from different walks of life. With this, I do my very best to ensure that in every encounter I have with my patients, they feel welcomed and heard! I enjoy getting to know my patients so that I can teach and educate them on whole-body health while using the most current evidence-based practices. Some of my hobbies are spending time with my wife and kids playing games, playing golf, becoming better at woodworking, and watching movies or homestead rescues with my wife! I look forward to the opportunity of getting to know more about you and your oral health concerns.
Blakely
Registered Dental Assistant
Hi, I'm Blakely! I love spending quality time with my family and friends. I enjoy staying active with running, playing sports (especially soccer), yoga and hiking. Other hobbies include watching movies, painting, reading books, knitting, and taking film and digital photographs. I am passionate about the dental field and aspire to be a dentist one day.
Joan
Certified Dental Assistant
Greetings! I'm Joan and I have been working as a Registered Dental Assistant since 2021 after graduating from the Bremerton Dental Assisting School. In 2023, I achieved certification by the Dental Assisting National Board. Patients bring a smile to my face every work day and it's my personal goal to make them smile, share a laugh, and get them comfortable in that operatory chair! Before my interest in dentistry, I worked for decades in the publishing and marketing field as an Art Director. When not with my fabulous work family, I'm at home with my husband, daughter, and dog -- creating, hiking, kayaking, and living our best lives on beautiful Bainbridge Island!
Brook
Patient Care Coordinator / Registered Dental Assistant
Hi -- my name is Brook! As the daughter of a Port Townsend dentist, I was raised in the dental field and from a young age knew I wanted to follow a similar career path. Recently, my family and I uplifted our roots to purchase our first home in Bremerton to be closer to work and family. Outside of the office, I spend most of my days chasing after my two sweet little boys (Hudson and Lincoln) with my husband, along with three boisterous boy dogs. I enjoy precious family time, going camping, shopping, and yes-- cleaning!
Moe
Chief of Staff, Security, and Support
From time to time, West Sound Dentistry has a special visitor! You may run into Moe, who has several office responsibilities.
His official title is Chief of Staff, Security, and Support. Moe takes his job seriously. He likes to oversee the staff and ensure everyone is on task, so you may sometimes find him roaming the hallway and checking in.
Security. He'll let us know when the UPS driver arrives with the latest delivery of crowns or bridges.
Support. If you need a little doggie to curl up on the floor beside you, he'll be there.
Moe has been Dr. Horschman's best friend and family member since attending dental school. You will most often find him asleep at her feet.
We hope you'll find joy in Moe's presence and that he brings a smile to your face. Many patients feel he brings a sense of comfort and familiarity. We adhere to OSHA regulations and are also sensitive to one's allergies and sensitivities, so if you'd rather have Moe typing up a referral in the backroom than in your operatory, just let us know!