Team

The Most Dedicated Dentists & Oral Hygienists in Homer, AK

Preventive Dental Services is committed to providing our clients with an environment they can feel safe and welcome in. We understand that dentist visits can be stressful, unnerving and scary. That's why we aim to make our clients feel at ease in our clinic. This all starts with the staff. Our dentists and oral hygienists are some of the friendliest, most reliable and trustworthy people in dental industry. Come and meet them!

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Dr. Susan Polis — Homer, AK — Preventive Dentistry Services

Meet Our Dentist

Hi, my name is Dr. Susan Polis and thank you for checking out our website! I have been involved with dentistry since 1980 in the State of Alaska. I graduated from the University of Minnesota in Dental Hygiene that year and immediately moved to Alaska and began providing preventive care in many areas such as Anchorage, Seward, Valdez, Dutch Harbor, King Cove, Sand Point and Glennallen. I love Alaska and eventually found a full-time position in Homer, AK, where I worked from 1985 to 1990 as a registered Dental Hygienist.

In 1990, I decided to go further and began my journey to become a dentist. I went to the University of Anchorage, Alaska and took a few requirements and refresher classes to pass the Dental Admission Test (DAT). I was accepted to Loma Linda University School in Loma Linda, California in 1993 and graduated in 1997 with a Doctorate in Dental Surgery.

Since earning my dentist credentials, I have had practices in Yakutat, and Homer. I now spend most of my time in Homer where I live three weeks each month. I absolutely love the field of dentistry and helping people to achieve their dream smiles.

As a member of the American Dental Society, Alaska Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry, I keep up with all the newest innovations in the field. I recently underwent training at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies in neuromuscular, aesthetic and implant dentistry and am committed to providing excellent, caring dentistry.

In my spare time, I enjoy fishing, boating, and bowling. I have been an avid skier, both in snow and water, most of my life, and enjoy camping and winter snow machine trips as well.

My proudest achievement is my ability to provide friendly and quality dental care to my patients in Homer. And, I have the most EXCELLENT dental team of oral hygienists and support staff!

Dr Susan Polis And Dr Katsuko Matsui — Homer, AK — Preventive Dentistry Services

Dr Susan Polis and Dr Katsuko Matsui (classmate from Loma Linda) in Las Vegas for Dentsply Sirona World 2021.

Meet the Team Members

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Skya - Hygienist

Skya was born and raised in Homer, AK, and graduated from high school in 2004.a She then proceeded to get bachelor's degree in heath ecology from the University of Nevada Reno. After graduation, she worked for Preventive Dental Services as a dental assistant and then went back to school to become an oral hygienist. Then she received a bachelor's degree in science of dental hygiene in Orem, UT. At her graduation ceremony, she was awarded the Golden Scaler award. In her spare time she enjoys fishing in Alaska, traveling and spending time with family and friends.

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Maria - Insurance Coordinator

Maria moved to Homer in 2011 from Alberta, Canada where she was born and raised in a small farming town. She joined our dental team in June of 2021, taking over the Insurance & Finance Coordinator position, and has since been promoted to Office Manager. With over 3 years medical experience, Maria has been a great asset to the organization and is thrilled to add Dental to her list of skills.
Maria enjoys spending time outdoors from camping in the woods to hiking to the top of a mountain and beachcombing with her 2 dogs. Maria also loves to solo-travel internationally and experience new places, cultures, and food!