Meet Our Experienced Team

Jacci Durfey is the Office Manager at Utah Dental Center and has been a valued member of the team since 2013. Although not originally from Southern Utah, she loves everything about the area and the lifestyle it offers. Jacci is the proud mother of two very active kids and spends much of her free time cheering them on in their various activities. She also enjoys spending time outdoors whenever she can. The best part of her job is working alongside an incredible team that feels more like family than coworkers, and she takes great pride in connecting with and supporting the amazing patients who walk through the doors of Utah Dental Center.

Amanda is originally from California. She moved to St. George in 2012. She is a proud boy mom, and her favorite thing to do is cheer her son on from the sidelines of all his football games. She loves going to concerts (country music is her favorite) and watching her favorite sports teams play.

She has worked with us since 2016. Her favorite part of her job is getting to work with the people she considers her family, and getting to know our amazing patients.

Brooke Szymanski is a dedicated dental hygienist with six years of experience in dentistry. Graduating in 2024 from Utah Tech University with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, she is a proud local of Kanab, Utah. Brooke is passionate about her job and strives to make every dental visit a better experience for her patients.

Danielle grew up in Saint George, Utah. She attended the dental hygiene program at Dixie State University, graduating in 2015. As a true Saint George native, Danielle enjoys staying local; exploring the beautiful scenery and recreation Saint George has to offer with her husband Jacop and 1 year old son, Easton. Connecting with patients and creating a relaxed environment is a priority to Danielle. As her grandpa, who is a retired dentist would say, “soon patients are not just patients anymore, they become friends”.

Shaunee has been a dental assistant since 2019 and truly enjoys the work she does and the team she works with. She strives to create a comfortable, positive environment for patients. Outside of work, she loves spending time with her husband and their two dogs. In her free time, she enjoys playing pickleball, baking, reading, and spending time with friends and family playing games.

BaiLee is a dental hygienist at Utah Dental Center, where she focuses on combining prevention and education to support lifelong health. She earned her Bachelor of Health Science in Dental Hygiene from Utah Tech University in 2023. Originally from Snowflake, Arizona, she now lives in St. George with her husband, Judd. Outside the office, BaiLee enjoys spending time on the lake, visiting her family ranch, traveling, and staying active at the gym.

Kasidee Port is a graduate of the Utah Tech Dental Hygiene Program with experience in both dental assisting and dental hygiene. Originally from Smithfield, Utah, she chose to stay in St. George after college to enjoy the sunny weather, great hiking trails, nearby lakes, and, of course, plenty of pickleball.

Kasidee is passionate about connecting with her patients and helping them build better oral health habits through personalized hygiene education. She finds it especially rewarding to watch patients make lasting progress as they work toward their dental goals.

Outside of the office, Kasidee enjoys spending time with friends and family, crafting, baking, and staying active. She and her husband, Janson, love exploring new restaurants, trying out dessert spots, catching movies, and making the most of their time together.

Kylee grew up in beautiful Saint George, Utah and graduated from the Utah Tech University Dental Hygiene Program. She has been happily married for five years and is excited to welcome a baby boy later this year. Outside the office, Kylee enjoys spending time with family, swimming, and traveling. Kylee loves being part of a supportive, team-focused office where everyone genuinely cares for one another and their patients. She values the chance to build meaningful relationships each day and feels grateful to work in such a positive and connected environment.

Malory was born and raised in Southern Utah and has loved every moment of this beautiful place. Malory herself is new to the dentistry field, but has been around dentistry her whole life having both an uncle and grandfather who practiced, and her wonderful mother who has been a dental assistant for 30+ years. Malory has a very busy schedule with six beautiful children and a husband who coaches football at Dixie High School, but absolutely loves being a mother to these amazing children whom she adores, and wife to such an incredible man. Malory is very happy and excited to be apart of our team here at Utah Dental Center!

Sariah has 2 kids age 5 and 3, moved here from Texas to work at utah dental center. She has Been dental assisting for 14 years. Love the outdoors, dancing, and spending time with family. Sariah is passionate in the dental field.

Sydnee has been working with us as a dental assistant since 2023. She has lived in St. George since she was 8 and enjoys the nature around her. Passionate about oral health, she is currently applying to dental hygiene school and hopes to start this fall. Her life outside of the office consists of spending time with family and doing nails as a creative outlet.