Meet The Team
Bridgette
Office Manager
Bridgette has been in the dental field since 2004 and with Rigby Dental since 2008. Her expertise and experience combine to provide you with excellent service. Bridgette grew up on a dairy farm in Delta, Utah, and she attended Delta High School. Bridgette joined the Air Force after graduating high school, where she served as an Aircrew Life Support Technician in South Dakota. She currently lives in South Jordan with her family. Bridgette enjoys everything aviation-related, being a Packers fan, reading all kinds of books, and CrossFit.
Merri
Office Administrator
Merri has been a part of the dental industry since 2012 and her experience includes oral surgery. Merri loves assisting patients with their dreams of having a beautiful smile, and their overall experience, and helping patients feel comfortable in a place that most people deem unbearable. Merri moved to Utah permanently in 2003 but is originally from the Navajo reservation around the Four Corners area in New Mexico. When she is not at work, you can find her at the gym, reading something positive, hiking, spending time with her family (and their three cats!), or watching her Dallas Cowboys!
Dixie
Remote Billing Coordinator
Dixie has been in the dental field since 1999 and started with Rigby Dental in 2013. Her strong customer service skills ensure that your questions will be answered in a timely manner. In her free time, she enjoys baking treats for the office team, hiking, biking, golfing, running half marathons, and traveling. She also enjoys spending time with her family and 3 dogs: Dante, Nikita, and Chai.
Destiny
Treatment Coordinator
Destiny has been a dental assistant since 2015 and has been a part of the Rigby Dental team since February 2021. She has a passion for the dental field and loves learning new skills. One of her favorite things about being in the dental field is becoming friends with all the patients, which is easy with her bubbly personality! Working alongside Dr. Rigby, she has extensive knowledge of the Hybridge process. Destiny loves to spend her free time outdoors going on adventures with her dog, Yankee, and she especially loves hanging out with her family and friends.
Valeriya
Dental Hygienist
Valeriya is originally from Russia, where she was a pediatric dentist for nine years. She moved to Utah with her daughter in 2002 and has loved living here ever since! She worked as a dental assistant for several years before attending Salt Lake Community College for her dental hygiene degree. In her spare time, Valeriya enjoys gardening, oil painting, quilting, hiking with her dog, and visiting her daughter in Minnesota.
MELISSA
Dental Hygienist
Melissa has been in the dental field for almost 20 years. She recently obtained her dental hygiene degree from Fortis College. She loves patient care, making connections, and educating her patients. She also tries to take as many continuing education classes as possible. She has two daughters that she loves spending time with and loves to be as active as possible.
ANDRIE
Dental Hygienist
Shelbie
Dental Hygienist
Shelbie joined Rigby Dental in March 2024. She graduated with her degree in dental hygiene from UVU in 2002 and has been practicing for the past 22 years. Shelbie has a true passion for dental hygiene and educating her patients about their oral health. She also enjoys getting to know her patients on a personal level with her friendly, outgoing personality – she makes our patients feel right at home! In her spare time, Shelbie loves traveling with her family and friends and staying active by working out at the gym.
Sarah
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sarah has been in the dental field since 2006. She started her dental career here at Rigby Dental as a hygiene assistant. She then attended UVU to obtain her dental hygiene degree and has been doing dental hygiene since 2009. She recently returned to join our team again. In her spare time, you will find her doing something active, whether at the gym, running, cycling, or chasing after her four small children.
Kailey
Dental Hygiene Assistant
Kristin
Dental Assistant
Erin
Dental Assistant
Alicia
Dental Assistant
Madison
Dental Assistant
Elli
Dental Assistant
