OUR HIGHLY SKILLED DENTAL HYGIENISTS
Our Caring Team
Our highly skilled dental hygienists, Lori, Emily, Januari, and Christina have over seventy-five years of combined dental hygiene experience. They provide exceptional quality routine preventive dental care as well as a number of treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. They are thorough and gentle and strive to help our patients achieve outstanding oral health.

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Meet The Hygienist

Lori Houdeshell
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lori has been with Schaffner Family Dental since 2020 and has been a hygienist in Fort Collins for 30 years. She graduated from Colorado Northwest Community College in 1991. A Fort Collins native, Lori enjoys camping with her husband of 30 years and three boys. In addition, she spends many hours watching her younger two sons compete in cross country and track at Western Colorado University. Lori spends her free time volunteering at Bible Study Fellowship and her local church.

Emily Clarkson
Registered Dental Hygenist
Emily graduated from dental hygiene school with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Dental hygiene after completing her initial Associate in Applied Science in Dental Hygiene in 2017. Emily is originally from Loveland. But she, her husband, Josh, and twin daughters, Winona and Eliza reside in Eaton, CO where they have livestock and horses. Emily loves to fly fish, shoot archery, and craft when she’s not wrangling up her two little cowgirls. When it comes to dental health, Emily is very passionate and knowledgeable. She strives to keep up with the latest research, technology, and protocol to provide the best care for her patients. Emily will be the first to admit she hates flossing. But she’s committed to finding the right home care routine to achieve your dental health goals together!

Januari Bond
Registered Dental Hygienist
Januari joined our practice in 2020. She enjoys building relationships with our patients. Januari takes pride in educating patients and helping them achieve healthy smiles. When Januari is not at work you will find her spending time with her husband and children. Her two kids are very active in sports and keep her busy. She enjoys being outside riding her bike and walking her dogs. Januari is a Colorado Native and was a patient of Dr. Schaffner's as a child.

Christina Goodwin
Registered Dental Hygienist
Christina has been a dental hygienist for over 15 years. She studied at the South Dakota School of Mines and the University of South Dakota, and earned her degree in 2007. Christina cares deeply about helping her patients achieve their best smiles. Christina grew up in Rapid City, SD, and has also lived in Tucson, AZ, and Denver, CO, before moving to Fort Collins. She enjoys outdoor activities like camping, hiking, fishing and cycling, and also likes to travel and spend time with her husband and dog.
Expert Dental Care
You will enjoy the dental experience at Schaffner Family Dental. Every member of
the staff provides excellent, courteous and efficient service. Dr. Nathan Schaffner provides expert
dental care. Please give them a trial visit. You will be pleased you did.
Steve F
Friendly Office
The office was friendly and took their time to explain what they were doing. They were also very understanding of the fears I had seeing a dentist and worked hard to reduce those fears. I like everyone there.
Lori A.
Caring Staff
Thank YOU Always for the continued care I receive at each visit. Such a Caring Staff and a Personable, Kind Doctor.
Nancy E.
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