My name is Candace James. I am the Office Manager/Dental Assistant at Family Dentistry. I have been with Dr. Meyers since 1997. I earned my certificate as a Certified Dental Assistant in 1987 and am registered in Washington state with the Department of Health. Working in the front office and in the clinical area allows me to enjoy the best of both worlds.
I am always seeking ways to improve my skills by taking at least 12 hours of continuing education each year along with the required health care CPR/First Aid/AED training. I also stay abreast of the current OSHA/WISHA/HIPPA training issues and the current trends in dentistry.
I am married and have two grown sons, Casey and Shaun, two beautiful daughters-in-law, Aaron and Shara, and three grandsons, Michael, Gavin, and Brett. I also have two horses, Spirit and Dusty, and a cat, Ellie. My hobbies are riding horses, water tubing, and spending time with my family. My favorite time of the year is summer, because I love the water and being outdoors.
My name is Mary Hoover, and I am the dental hygienist in our office. I have a long-time interest in dentistry, earning my dental assisting certificate in 1974, and my dental hygiene degree and license in 1984. I have worked with Dr. Meyers since he arrived in Longview in 1995.
I have been married to Jim Hoover since 1974. Our daughter, Kari, and son-in-law, John, serve in the US Army. We currently host two dogs and two cats who graciously allow us to live with them.
In addition to my work as a dental hygienist, I maintain the roses at the office (stop by and smell them!) and at the Longview Public Library. I am a rose judge and consulting rosarian through the American Rose Society. I relax by riding my bicycle and knitting, although not usually at the same time.
My name is Ann Thompson. I am a Dental Assistant here at Family Dentistry. I graduated from Concorde Career Institute in July of 2009, so I am fairly new to the dentistry world. I enjoy it a lot and am always eager to learn new things. I am registered with the Washington State Department of Health.
I like to spend my free time traveling and spending time with my family and friends. My favorite place to travel is the beach. I also enjoy camping, swimming, and having fun in the sun.
