Our Doctor and Staff
Dr. Bruce Kinney
Dr.
Bruce Kinney is a graduate of the University of Washington School of Dentistry.
He received his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree in June of 1980. He continued
his training at the University of Washington School of Medicine Hospitals,
completing a one year dental residency program. He began his family dental
practice in Yakima in the fall of 1981.
Dr. Kinney practices dentistry for the entire family. He has a special
interest in implant dentistry and prosthodontics (crowns, bridges and
dentures). He is a past member and Chairman of the Washington State Dental
Quality Assurance Commission. He is the immediate past President of the
American Association of Dental Examiners. He remains active in the administration
of dental licensing examinations throughout the country.
Dr. Kinney is a member and past President of the Yakima Valley Dental
Society and the Yakima Prosthodontic Society. He is a member of the Washington
State Dental Association and the American Dental Association. He is a
Fellow of the American College of Dentistry (F.A.C.D.).
Dr. Kinney is active in the Yakima community, serving as a member of
the board of directors of the Yakima Speech and Hearing Center. He has
been active in Rotary International and served as Chairman of the District
5060 Youth Exchange program. He served on the board of directors of the
Ellensburg National Art Show and the Western Art Association.
Dr. Kinney is married with two children. His interests include golf,
fishing, flying, wine and travel.
Meet Dr. Kinney’s Team
Our staff is dedicated to providing the highest level of dental care
to our patients. We have many years of skilled dental experience, providing
quality care for the families of Yakima and the Yakima Valley.

| Darlene graduated from Yakima Valley
Community College Dental Hygiene School in 1998. She is a member of
the Washington State Dental Hygiene Association, affiliate member
of the Washington Dental Association and board member of the Yakima
Children’s Oral Health Foundation. She has been working with
Dr. Kinney for seven years. |
| Joan is a registered dental hygienist who has been
with Dr. Kinney since 2002. She received her Associate of Science
degree in Dental Hygiene from Yakima Valley Community College. |
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| Karen is a registered dental hygienist who has
been working for Dr. Kinney for five years. She graduated from Yakima
Valley Community College Dental Hygiene School in 2001. |
| LaVaun graduated from Loma Linda University in
California. She has been practicing dental hygiene for 17 years and
joined Dr. Kinney’s team in 2003. |
| Nicolai has practiced dental hygiene
for the past 22 years. She has provided care in the traditional practice
setting with Dr. Kinney for 18 years. She also has education and experience
in serving special needs patients. She is past president of Washington
State Dental Hygiene Association and served six years as a delegate
to American Dental Hygiene Association. |
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Denise is an office administrator with 25 years
dental experience both clinically and front office. She attended
Kinman Business University’s dental assisting program, joining
Dr. Kinney’s team in 2000. |
| Ashley is a junior attending Yakima Valley Community
College studying Early Childhood Education. She has been with Dr.
Kinney's Team since 2003. She is employed as a part-time office assistant. |
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Carmen joined the practice of Dr. Bruce Kinney
in 1985. She began her career as a dental assistant 28 years ago. |
| Christy is a chairside dental assistant who began
her career in 1991. She has been with Dr. Kinney since 1999. |
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| Julie has been a chairside dental assistant for
the past 26 years. She began her employment with Dr. Kinney in 2001. |
| Marsha is a graduate of Washington State University
and has enjoyed 19 years at the office of Dr. Bruce Kinney. She has
been an office administrator as well as a chairside dental assistant.
She is currently on medical leave. |
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Bruce
P. Kinney, D.D. S., P.S. |
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