We are extremely lucky to have such an amazing team here at Best Impression Dental. We have a fun, highly educated, caring and compassionate team and we are excited to give you the opportunity to get to know them better!
Tawana McShane - Finance Manager
Tawana has worked in the dental field for the last 20+ years and we are extremely grateful to have someone so knowledgeable here to help serve our patients. Tawana was born in Haleyville, Alabama but has spent the last 38 years in Eastern Washington. She and her husband Tim, who was active-duty Air Force stationed at Fairchild, chose Medical Lake as home and have raised their two boys here in this beautiful small town.
Their oldest son Jared is active duty Air Force stationed in Germany and their youngest son Nathan recently attended WSU, Go Cougs!
In her spare time, Tawana enjoys watching Alabama football, spending time outdoors, especially during the hot summer months, boating, and hiking.
Sarah Green - Hygiene Coordinator
Sarah is our Hygiene Coordinator and loves helping create a positive experience for both our patients and our hygiene team. She enjoys getting to know patients and is especially passionate about navigating the world of dental insurance—she may even admit to “nerding out” over the details! Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys spending time with her two children, photography, and kayaking.
Jennifer Peterson - Treatment Coordinator
Jennifer is our Treatment Coordinator and loves building genuine relationships with our patients. She enjoys helping patients understand their treatment options and making sure they feel comfortable and confident moving forward with their care. Outside of work, Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, and drag racing!
Morgan Zarowny-Bean - Dental Hygienist
Morgan was born and raised in the Spokane. She graduated in 2007 with her degree in Psychology. She then went back to school and graduated in 2012 from Eastern Washington University with a bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene. She loves building relationships with her patients and creating a comfortable and pain-free visit for them. She has three boys, Zeke (10), Grayson (8), and Wyatt (6), and two dogs at home. They love to spend their free time at the river or in town with friends and family! She also enjoys DIY home projects, road trips, and checking out restaurants around Spokane!
Tabitha Shotts – Dental Hygienist
Tabitha was born and raised on her family’s farm in Ridgefield, WA. Growing up, Tabitha was very competitive in athletics, including: basketball, track and field, and tennis (her boys are following in her footsteps). She knew she wanted to be a Dental Hygienist since the age 16, and help people love their smile. With this passion in mind, Tabitha went off to college, earning a degree in Criminal Justice AND Dental Hygiene. After serving two enlistments in the Air Force, she returned to the dental field as a Dental Hygienist. Tabitha loves to help patients achieve the smile they desire and optimum oral health goals.
Tabitha has three children: Steven (15), Dylan (12), and their new baby, Ryann. She is married to Christopher, an underground miner. Her family loves to travel and explore National Parks, as she collects stamps in their National Park book. Her family is very active in sports, hiking, paddle boarding, and pretty much anything outdoors.
Cass Beebe – Dental Hygienist
Cass started her dental career in 2015 as a certified dental assistant at an orthodontic dental office in Spokane. She then decided to continue her studies in the dental field and moved to Utah to attend hygiene school at Weber State University, graduating in 2023. While in Utah, Cass met her soon to be husband (Ethan) at a ballroom dance class and they now have three beautiful kids! Cass is passionate about providing excellent dental care to her patients here at Best Impression Dental and advancing the dental profession by teaching dental hygiene within EWU’s dental hygiene program. She believes it is crucial to help educate others on how to become incredible clinicians to best serve the patients across the community. When she’s not at work, Cass loves to read, dance, and spend time with her family including her many pets.
Rachel Cox - Dental Assistant
Rachel joined our team as a Dental Assistant after graduating from dental assisting school, following several years in the medical field. Originally from Ritzville, she enjoys life with her husband, spending time with her dogs and gardening. Rachel is passionate about patient care and believes oral health is an important gateway to overall health and wellness. She brings a thoughtful, patient-centered approach to every patient she works with.
Courtney Daniels - Dental Assistant
Courtney grew up as a military dependent, so she moved around a lot before settling in Medical Lake. She graduated from Medical Lake High School (Go Cards!). During her time at MLHS she met her high school sweetheart, now husband, John. She graduated from Spokane Community College in 2013 and began her career as a dental assistant. Courtney loves every minute of assisting, it’s fun, and she’s good at what she does. She also cherishes the fact that although patients don’t always look forward to coming to the dentist, that they always end up leaving with a smile on their face and a appreciate the good experience while here.
During her free time, Courtney loves spending time at the lake with her two beautiful daughters (Regan and Reese), family, and friends. She also enjoys being outdoors, going to concerts, and visiting new places.
Heather Baker - Dental Assistant
Heather was born in Orlando, FL, lived in Rhode Island for five years and then moved to Washington in 1992. She relocated to Spokane in 2002 after graduating high school in Snohomish, WA. Heather currently lives in Medical Lake and has three beautiful children. Heather’s family also consists of lots of furry critters, including four dogs and one too many cats to count! In her spare time, she loves to travel, read books, watch movies with her kids, and lift heavy things!
Heather does a fantastic job connecting with patients to better understand their chief dental concerns, assisting Dr. Burton in conveying what smile enhancement procedures may be best suited for the patient, and highlighting the various benefits that smiling with confidence gives you.
Moriah Dewey - Dental Assistant
Moriah is a Dental Assistant who loves connecting with her patients and being part of their dental journey. She especially enjoys working alongside Dr. Burton on fun and interesting cases and learning something new along the way. Outside the office, Moriah is a busy mom to two boys and a proud baseball mom, spending plenty of time at the ballfields cheering on her kids and their teams.
Jonathan Burton, MBA - Director of Operations
Jonathan brings his background in engineering and business administration to build, develop, and enhance our practice. Practicing engineering, managing teams, and solving complex problems has enabled Jonathan to acquire many skills that he now brings to our office. Jonathan was selected and served on the board of the West Plains Chamber of Commerce.
He’s inspired by the ability to create lasting relationships and make an immediate impact on patients through dentistry. Improving patients' smiles and confidence - and having them grinning ear-to-ear following a visit to our office - is immediate feedback on our work. This type of interaction is something that Jonathan finds very rewarding.
As a weekend warrior, Jonathan takes advantage of each outdoor season, and loves to hunt, ski, climb mountains, get out on the water by any means necessary, and play with his kids.
