Alina Bogle RDH, Hygienist

Originally from Mesa, AZ, Alina attended Northern Arizona University and graduated Summa Cum Laude with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2005.  Alina was on the Dean's List all three years of hygiene school and completed an internship serving the dental needs of the Yavapai/Apache people in Camp Verde, AZ.  Alina loves being a hygienist because of  her patients.  She really enjoys getting to know them and forming trusting relationships with the patients she treats.  She feels that helping patients improve their health is extremely important.

Alina lives in Rancho Sahaurita with her husband, Nick.  They have three amazing boys.  Alina loves spending time with her family, reading, and running.

Jessica Garcia RDH, Hygientist

Born and raised in Tucson, Jessica graduated from Marana High School. She studied dental hygiene at Pima Community College and graduated in 2007.  Jessica has been involved in dentistry for over 10 years and says she loves dentistry because she enjoys helping people have good oral hygiene which, in turn, aids them in good overall health.

Jessica lives in Rancho Sahuarita with her wonderful, loving son.  She enjoys traveling, swimming, snowboarding, and, of course, spending time with her son.

Carissa Miller RDH, Hygienist

Originally from Beverly, Ohio, Carissa recieved her Dental Hygiene degree from West Liberty State College, in West Virginia in 2008.  After moving to Arizona, in 2010, she began working at CopperMine Dental in early 2011.  Carissa also works part-time at Tucson Mountain Dental.  Carissa enjoys her profession because it allows her to help patients acheive a healthy smile.

In her free time Carissa shares her life with her fiance, Ryan.  They enjoy the outdoors including skiing, boating, wakeboarding, as well as spending time with family and freinds.

Jesus Villa, Dental Assistant

Jesus "Junior" Villa was born and raised in Nogales, Arizona.  He graduated from Nogales High School and obtained his Dental Assisting Degree from Pima Medical Institute.  He has worked with Dr. Dutton since 2006 and has worked at CopperMine since 2009.  Junior enjoys dentistry because he gets to help patients feel better about their teeth by teaching them how to maintain proper oral hygiene.

Jesus shares his life with his adorable family, which he loves very much.  Outside of work he enjoys wrestling, baseball, shooting, and spending time with his family.

Perla Zavala, Dental Assistant

Perla graduated from Nogales High School.  She recieved her Certificate in Dental Assisting in 2005. She has been working with Dr. Dutton since 2005, first at Mariposa Community Health Center and now at CopperMine Dental Studio.  Perla loves dentistry because she gets to experience changing peoples' lives for the better, watching them gain confidence and seeing them smile.  She also cherishes the friendships that she is able to establish with the patients.

Perla currently resides in Rio Rico, Arizona with her husband, Antionio Munoz and their beautiful daughter.  When relaxing away from work she enjoys spending time with her daughter, shopping, art, reading, and running.

Anna Lerma, Dental Assistant

Anna graduated from Nogales High School in 2006.  She attended Apollo College and received a certificate in Dental Assisting in 2010.  Soon after she had the opprotunity to do her externship as a Dental Assistant at CopperMine. She has been an employee of CopperMine since 2010.  Her love of dentistry came from the inspiration of her childhood dentist, Dr. Dutton, who through great care and passion from his work, gave her a great smile and a lifetime of confidence.

Anna is currently living in Tucson, AZ.  She enjoys spending time with family and friends.   Anna plans to return to school to complete an Associates of Science in Hygiene.

Chelsea Molina, Orthodontic Assistant

Originally from Edgar, Arizona, Chelsea graduated from Freeman Dental Assisting School in Flagstaff. Prior to starting at CopperMine Dental Studio, Chelsea worked in the orthodontic department at the AT Still University Dental School.  Chelsea has been at CopperMine since early 2011.  Chlesea chose orthodontics because she loves to help people, wants to see them smile again, and help change someone's life for the better.

Presently, Chelsea lives in Rancho Sahaurita, with her husdband, Nick and there three adorable daughters. She loves sports and being active as well as spending time with her family.

Amanda Martinez, Orthodontic Assistant

Amanda was born and raised in Tucson.  She graduated from Sunnyside High School and obtained here Dental Assisting Degree from Apollo College.  Amanda has worked as an orthodontic assistant since 2004 and has been employed at CopperMine since the spring of 2011.  What attracted her to dentistry is the ability to make smiles and build confidence in her patients.

Amanda still makes Tucson her home.  She shares her life with her four awesome sons.  In her free time she enjoys horseback riding, watching her sons ride sheep in the rodeo, shopping, and spending time with family and friends.