About Affinity Dental
We will give you the respect you deserve, the care you need, and the knowledge you require, because your smile makes us smile.
Hometown Team
We care about our patients like they’re special people, because they are. You are our neighbors, friends, and family members.
Care for All Ages
We’re a family dental practice, so you can feel confident bringing your whole family here for the high quality dental care they need.
Honest Pricing
The only surprises you can expect from us are the toys we give to kids. You’ll know the cost of your dental care before we even begin to treat your mouth.
Our Mission
Everyone should have access to the dental care and the knowledge they need.
We keep our costs low without compromising the quality of our work because we believe that you should have the best dental care for your family at a price you can afford.
We’re here because people matter to us, and we’ve made a commitment to serve our community the best we can. We have a combined total of over 100 years experience in dentistry, so we know how to take care of your teeth! We want to share what we’ve learned with you so that you can be free of the pain you have now, and then have the best possible chance for a healthy, happy mouth from here on out.
Our Staff
Dr. Scott Elder
DDS
Scott D. Elder was born and raised in Bountiful, Utah. He did his undergraduate work at Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He then attended Dental School at the University of the Pacific Dental School in San Francisco, California, where he graduated with high honors in 1993. He now has over 27 years of dental experience.
Scott has been married for 33 years, has raised five children with his wife in Tridell, Utah, and is now a proud grandfather of four grandsons.
Marissa Shiner
Dental Assistant
Marissa has been in the dental field for nearly 10 years. She has worked in the front as a receptionist and has also worked as a dental assistant. She loves what she does.
Marissa is married to a workaholic, and together they own their own oilfield business. They have one child (a boy) and love spending time outdoors and ranching.
Marissa Shiner
Dental Assistant
Jamie Haakinson
RDH
Jamie Haakinson has been a dental hygienist for 20 years. She received her education from Colorado Northwestern Community College in Rangely, Colorado, where she was also a part time Clinical Instructor for several years.
Jamie was born and raised in Vernal, Utah. She married Jeremy Haakinson and has two daughters, Emma and Abigail. She loves spending time with her family.
Kali Funk
Office Manager
Kali Funk has worked in the dental field for almost two years and is the current office manager. She loves to interact with patients and meet new people every day.
She was born and raised in Vernal, Utah and has been married to her husband for a year and a half. She enjoys bike riding, going on walks, paddle boarding, and, most of all, spending time with friends and family.
Kali Funk
Office Manager
Danette Garrard
RDH
Danette Garrard was born in Vernal, Utah and has spent most of her life in the Uintah Basin and the Colorodo Western Slopes. She worked as a dental assistant for five years immediately following high school and then graduated with honors from Colorado Northwestern Community College as a Registered Dental Hygienist. Including her time spent as a dental assistant, she has 32 years of dental experience.
She is married to her best friend of 27 years. Her greatest joy and accomplishments are her family, including her four children and four grandchildren.