Meet the Team

Meet the Dental Team

Our friendly dental team is here to ensure you have a great visit to Nampa Dental Health Center. Learn more about the team members you will meet during your visit below.

Katie Ortega, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist

Katie is a Registered Dental Hygienist and graduated from the College of Southern Idaho in 2018. She has always had a love for teeth and helping people. She enjoys getting to know her patients and helping them achieve optimal oral health.

When Katie is not at work, she enjoys riding horses competitively in barrel races and in speed events through Northwest Spectacular O-mok-see Association. She grew up on a farm and ranch in Melba, ID.

Ashley Carpenter

Dental Hygienist

Ashley was born and raised in the Treasure Valley. She has always had an interest in oral hygiene and has gone the extra mile to take great care of her own teeth. Shortly after graduating high school, she visited Carrington College and decided to enroll in their Dental Hygiene program. She has been a licensed Dental Hygienist since 2017, and always enjoys getting to know her patients and educating them about oral hygiene and the overall health of their teeth and gums.

In her free time, Ashley enjoys spending time with friends and family, traveling, and fitness activities. She also works part-time as a beauty adviser where she helps clients find the best products for their face and skin. She thoroughly enjoys helping people look and feel their very best.

Cassie Bagley

Dental Hygienist

Cassie is a Dental Hygienist and has been with Nampa Dental since 2014. She enjoys meeting patients and getting to know them. She loves providing services that educate people and help them have healthier mouths and live healthier lives.

When she’s not at work, Cassie enjoys reading, singing and spending time with her family. She also plays tennis and does craft projects.

Kristen Gibbs

Dental Hygienist

Kristen is a Dental Hygienist and has been with Nampa Dental since 2017. She received her degree from Oregon Health Institute of Technology. Her favorite part of her job is getting to know her patients and helping them live healthy lives.

Kristen is originally from Arock, Oregon. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening and refinishing furniture.

Bryan Mansfield

Office Manager

Bryan is Dr. Mansfield’s son and Office Manager. He has been with the practice since 2016. As a winner of a 2018 AADOM Scholarship, Bryan attended the annual 2018 AADOM Convention for Dental Office Managers in San Antonio, TX. His favorite part of his job is helping patients understand the details of their treatment. He enjoys presenting treatment plans to patients and helping them work out financing options so that they can enjoy the quality of life that comes with excellent oral health.

Outside of work, Bryan enjoys basketball, soccer, foreign languages, podcasts and reading about history and science.

Cindy Derrick

Hygiene Coordinator

Cindy is the Hygiene Coordinator and has been with Nampa Dental since 2017. She has over 17 years of front office experience in the dental and orthodontic fields and has been the recipient of the Ambassador of the Year award at the Caldwell Chamber of Commerce. She enjoys the caring atmosphere of Nampa Dental, helping patients receive the best dental care available, and working for a dentist like Dr. Mansfield who has a high degree of integrity.

Cindy is from Homedale, ID and when she isn’t at work, she likes to spend time with grandkids, quilt, and raise sheep.

Stephanie Keeley

Dental Assistant and Front Office Coordinator

Stephanie has worked for Nampa Dental as an assistant and in the front office since 2009. She completed her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management. She enjoys helping people get the care they need and seeing it make a difference in their lives. She likes getting to know patients and working with them daily.

Away from work, Stephanie enjoys being active. She likes to play volleyball and spikeball, go camping and paddleboarding with her husband, and enjoys gardening and home improvement projects.

Dawn Bartlett

Hygiene Assistant

Dawn is a Hygiene Assistant and has been with Nampa Dental for over four years. Her favorite thing about her job is working with people – patients and her fellow team members. She also enjoys the flexibility of her schedule, which allows her to attend her children’s activities.

Dawn claims both Carmichael, CA and Raleigh, NC as hometowns. She spends her free time gardening, reading, and doing photography.

Mel Gans

Dental Assistant

Mel is a Dental Assistant, has been with Nampa Dental since 2014, and has 20+ years of experience in the dental field. She graduated from the Dental Assisting course at the American Institute of Health Technologies. Her favorite part of her job is helping people in urgent need of dental care. She also loves helping people have more confidence in their smile through cosmetic dentistry!

Nampa is Mel’s hometown. When she isn’t at work, she enjoys spending time with her daughter.

Rachele Rowley

Dental Assistant

Rachele is a Dental Assistant and has been with Nampa Dental since 2015. She received her Associate Degree in Dental Assisting from the College of Western Idaho. Her favorite thing about her job is helping patients feel more comfortable and helping them achieve the smile they’ve always wanted. She enjoys working at Nampa Dental because of the great work environment and because patients always leave happy!

When she’s not dental assisting, Rachele enjoys artistic pursuits. She likes to draw, decorate and re-do furniture.