Meet the Niceville Dental Team
Alyssa
Registered Dental Hygienist
Alyssa earned her Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene from Wichita State University and uses that education every day to better her patients’ experience here at Ottesen Family Dentistry. Alyssa really enjoys meeting new people every day and developing that personal connection with each one, all while helping them reach a higher level of oral health. Outside of the office, Alyssa enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and being outside and enjoying everything Florida has to offer!
Amy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Amy is a graduate of the Pierce College Dental Hygiene Program in Lakewood, Washington and earned a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene from Eastern WA University. She has been a hygienist for about twenty years and joined our practice in 2020. Growing up, her mother was a dental assistant and taught her the importance of oral hygiene and taking proper care of your health, which she now gets to teach to every patient who walks in our doors. As a military spouse, her job also lets her connect with the community in a personal way whenever they move. Amy has been coaching youth basketball at Crosspointe for the past two years and also loves to exercise and do yoga. She also loves to go on long walks with her dogs and go camping with her family.
Kate
Certified Dental Assistant
Kate attended Northwest Florida State College before joining our practice about 5 years ago. She loves working with the entire dental team in order to help care for people, providing comprehensive care with a gentle touch. Her family is very important to her – she and her husband do work in the community to help veterans in need. She also loves to grow things! Tomatoes, peppers, flowers and more abound from her garden, with the help of her beloved mini schnauzer.
Alicia
Certified Dental Assistant
Alicia attended a certified dental assisting/EFDA program located in Casselberry, FL. She has been a part of our staff since 2021 and became a certified esthetician. She enjoys assisting Dr. Ottesen and helping the staff in any way possible. With technology and continuing education there is never a dull moment working here. Making a patient comfortable and less fearful of the dentist is one of her biggest goals throughout their appointment. Hearing patients’ stories and being able to share an enjoyable experience with them makes her realize why she loves being a dental assistant. Alicia has been married to her high school sweetheart for 12 years, and together for 21. She has a busy household of 4 dogs, 2 ferrets, and a bearded dragon. Her hobbies include makeup, taking walks, and video gaming.
Tineka
Administrative Coordinator
Tineka received her registered dental hygienist training and licensure from Darton College in Albany, GA and she currently has two decades of dental industry experience under her belt. However, in the office, you will probably see Tineka working at the front desk and “pumping sunshine” to all our patients. She says she loves being a part of the Ottesen Family Dentistry team because everyone has compassion, a strong work ethic, and goes out of their way to help maintain a relaxing, family environment where patients feel comfortable. We love Tineka because she’s efficient, meticulous, dependent, enthusiastic, and outgoing. In her spare time, Tineka enjoys playing pickleball, spending time with her dogs, fishing, boating, and going to the beach. She has been happily married to her husband Trent for over two decades.
Rebecca
Administrative Assistant
Rebecca received her Bachelor of Arts from Brigham Young University. She has a variety of administrative responsibilities at the office, including insurance verification and assisting with patient check-in and check-out. She loves working at Ottesen Family Dentistry because it is close to home and has friendly team members and patients who always help make her job fun. Rebecca is good at what she does because she is meticulous, logical, and kind. When she is not busy helping patients, Rebecca enjoys spending time with family, teaching and serving at church, playing the piano, reading, hiking and paddle-boarding with her Golden Retriever.
