THE DENTAL TEAM
Dr. Spence grew up in Saint Marys and is a graduate of Elk County Christian. He received his Undergraduate Degree from Clarion University. He then attended The University of Pittsburgh where he earned a Doctorate in Dental Medicine in 2007. Dr. Spence then went on to further his education by completing a one year Oral Surgery Residency at The University of Virginia in 2008. During that period he worked closely with cancer patients and many patients with compromised immune systems. Upon completion of the program, he joined a Private Practice in the Harrisburg area where he Practiced for 9 years. In 2017, Dr. Spence felt called to bring his skills back to the community where he grew up, and started his Practice in DuBois.
Dr. Spence is passionate about his Dentistry and about finding ways to provide comfort to his patients. Since his graduation in 2007, he has dedicated his time to learning new procedures and keeping up to date with his education through advancement courses in Dental Implants, Invisalign, Cosmetic and Restorative dentistry. He is proud to offer a wide range of high quality, comprehensive Dental services to Dubois and its surrounding areas.
When he is not looking in your mouth, Dr. Spence enjoys spending his time fishing, hunting, hiking and biking with his family and watching the PITT Panthers! Dr. Spence, his wife Pamela and their three children, Bentley, Regan and Carter love spending time boating/kayaking on the lakes and rivers in the area and traveling.
Dr. Michael J. Spence D.M.D.
Cassidy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Cassidy received her hygiene license from Pennsylvania College of Technology and also worked further to graduate with her Bacehelors degree to become a Public Health Dental Hygiene Practitioner. She grew up in Dubois, and is so excited to now be able to use her skills to contribute to the community that she loves!
In her free time Cassidy enjoys going to dinner with friends and her fiancé, Ty. She keeps very busy, doing some catering at a local bakery as well as with her role as Assistant Coach for the DuBois girls Varsity Track team. She loves knitting and playing with her golden doodle, Tilly. Her all time favorite movie is "National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation".
Her enthusiasm about her career and her sweet personality make Cassidy an incredible asset to our hygiene team! She is excited to get to meet lots of new patients and to see lots of smiles of people in the community who she already knows in her hygiene chair.
Hygiene Team
Cassidy and Mindy
Mindy
Registered Dental Hygienist
Mindy began her career as a Dental Assistant. She graduated Assisting School from CPI in Pleasant Gap and then went on to study Dental Hygiene, receiving her Hygiene degree from Fortis Institute in Erie, PA. Mindy is enthusiastic about educating her patients in oral hygiene techniques and absolutely loves helping her patients feel confident about their smiles.
In her free time, she enjoys cooking, baking and spending time outdoors. Mindy also loves traveling, wine tasting, shopping and searching for antiques. She has a fun loving personality and loves a good laugh. When she has time to relax she likes to watch Impractical Jokers, Two and a half men or The Bachelor on TV. Mindy lives with her husband, Mason and her two adorable kids, Chandler and Roman. She also has two beautiful golden doodle fur babies, Molly and Harper.
Mindy loves talking to people, she is always wearing a big smile, and has a great talent for instantly making her patients feel at ease in her hygiene chair!
Restorative Team
Renee
Registered Dental Assistant
Renee
Registered Dental Assistant
A graduate of Central Westmoreland Vo-Tech, Renee has over 15 year of clinical experience. She enjoys being part of the process that helps give her patients the confidence show off their beautiful smiles again!
Renee is the proud mom of 3, her oldest son, Jared is currently enlisted in the Navy. Her son, Ian is finishing sophomore year at Penn State main campus, and her daughter Abbie will be starting her 1st year of High School in DuBois.
When she is not making her patients smile, Renee loves a good seafood dinner, and spending time outside camping, kayaking, ect.
Brittany
Insurance Coordinator
Brittany is truly an asset at Spence Dental.
She has transitioned from scheduling into managing our patients insurance claims and helping them to understand and utilize their benefits. When she's not managing the front office, Brittany likes to spend her time reading, horseback riding or cooking. Brittany also has a background as a Veternary Tech and is a true animal lover. She and her husband, Tim enjoy spending as much time as they can with their German Shepherd, Saban and cat, Crunchy. She also loves watching college football, especially the Alabama Crimson Tide!
Business Office Team
Brittany and Judy
Judy
Scheduling Coordinator
Judy is the friendly face at the front desk and the voice on the phone. She enjoys meeting new people and keeps our patients appointments running on schedule.