Lisa Merki, CDA, RDA

Hi! I'm Lisa. I've been one of Dr. Tom's Dental Assistants for about 1-1/2 years. I've been in Dental Assisting for 32 years, starting when I was a baby :-).

Dental Assisting has been a great career! I love what I do, and I hope it shows when you come to the office. I have taught Dental Assisting and am excited for the changes that are coming up in our future.

When I'm not here helping Dr. Tom, you can find me playing with my dogs. I have three English Pointers-- Chilli, Erin, and Daphne. We do performance events through the American Kennel Club (AKC.org) and generaly play alot. Look for pictures and brags about my girls. I'll be adding a 4th pup in the winter of 2009.

I grew up in Bothell, the seventh of nine kids. We all are here in Washington and get together with my mom often. I have 26 nephews and nieces, 6 great nieces. Thanksgiving is a bit crowded and nobody eats a hot meal, but that's part of the fun, right?

I love to read, knit and I do volunteer work in dentistry.