RIVER CITY DENTISTRY - Key Persons


Brandy Kitchens

Job Titles:
  • Dental Assistant
Hi, I'm Brandy, and I'm a dental assistant at River City Dentistry! I love working with patients and our fantastic dental team. I've been in dentistry since 1994 and have really enjoyed working in the dental field. I live in Spirit Lake with my husband and two kids. We enjoy fishing, camping, and sports. I also enjoy caterpillars and watching them mature into beautiful butterflies.

Claire Allred

Job Titles:
  • Dentist
  • Front Desk / Receptionist
Hi, I'm Dr. J's better half, Claire! If you notice something pretty in the office, I put it there. I have been a stay-at-home mom to our energetic five children for 16 years. Upon purchasing this office in January 2021, I decided to jump into the office and do whatever needs to be done. You might find me cleaning the office, picking out paint colors, or answering the phones. I know a little bit about many different things, but I'm anxious to get more familiar with the dental field and play a more active role in the office. I love the team and all of our awesome patients. I want this business to be family-run and operated, and I want our team and patients to be family! Outside the office, I love spending time at home with my family. My favorite pastime is composting because I'm fascinated by decay. (Maybe that's why I'm married to a dentist!) Dr. Allred is a great dentist. Treats his patients with the care and respect that they deserve. He has worked on my whole family and has done a great job.Thank you for your service and great customer care.

Emily Penberthy

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
Hello, my name is Emily! I'm one of the hygienists at River City Dentistry. I have been with River City Dentistry since 2003. I worked as a part-time dental assistant here while I attended dental hygiene school. I graduated in 2007 with my BS degree in Dental Hygiene from Eastern Washington University. I graduated with honors, and I received an award for distinguished work in the treatment of periodontal disease. I'm also a part-time dental hygiene clinical instructor at Eastern Washington University and the lead dental assisting instructor at North Idaho College.

Lydia Sharpe

Job Titles:
  • Dental Assistant
Hi! My name is Lydia, and I'm a dental assistant. I chose dentistry as my senior project in high school, and I interned at River City Dentistry in 2015. Shortly after, I was hired, and the entire office has been training me ever since. You will now find me both working in the front office and assisting, but soon I hope to attend dental hygiene school! 

I live in beautiful Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, with my husband and cat. In our spare time, we enjoy watching movies, hiking, and window shopping downtown. (We also like to people watch!) Together, we look forward to many more years in the area and eventually starting a family.

Michelle Price

Job Titles:
  • Receptionist
Hi, my name is Michelle! I work in the front office and I started working at River City Dentistry in September of 2018. I started working in dentistry back in high school in 1990, and I'm so grateful to be working with such an awesome team!

Nicole Cramer

Job Titles:
  • Dental Hygienist
Hi, I'm Nicole. I received a BA degree from La Sierra University and later went on to pursue my BS, RDH degree from Loma Linda University in 2008. I love being a dental hygienist because I enjoy providing patient care and oral health education while building new relationships. Even though I'm the latest addition to the River City Dentistry team, I feel a strong connection with the office and the community. I have two children who keep me busy with skiing, mountain biking, and hiking as a family. My other passions are yoga and running. I'm also proficient at juicing. If you like to juice, I've got all the secrets!