Our Hygienists

Tiffany Ainsworth

Tiffany Ainsworth was born and raised in Palmer and graduated from Colony High School. After graduation, she moved to Oregon and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene in 2002 from Oregon Institute of Technology. Prior to her return to Alaska in 2013, Tiffany was a dental hygienist in general dentistry on the Oregon coast for 11 years. She is married to Justin Ainsworth, Executive Director of Instruction of the MatSu School District. They have one daughter and two sons: Morgan, Jackson, and Lincoln.

Taylor Branham

Taylor Branham was born and raised in Salem, Oregon. She completed two years of undergrad at Chemeketa Community College where she also played volleyball. Following Chemeketa, she moved to Klamath Falls, Oregon and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene at Oregon Institute of Technology. Taylor began practicing in a pediatric dental office immediately after graduating and has been in general dentistry for the last 4 years. Her husband, Cole Branham, grew up in Wasilla and has always hoped to return home. They love to fish, hunt, and hike with their two dogs, Trigger and Hoss.