Meet Our Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Team
Meet the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery / Patient Care Team at The Pogue Center in Scottsdale, AZ
At The Pogue Center, our board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon is supported by a highly trained and compassionate team. Trusted by general dentists and loved by our patients, we are committed to clinical excellence and genuine care.
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Meet Our Team!
Corrina S.
Office ManagerCorrina is our Office Manager at The Pogue Center, and joined the practice in 2020. Corrina has over 30+ years of experience in Dentistry and earned her Associate degree in Dental Assisting. Throughout her career, she has transitioned into a leadership position and is passionate about caring for our patients.
Corrina enjoys camping, hiking, live music, art, and most outdoor activities with her three children and two grandchildren. They enjoy traveling and discovering new places.
Jennifer H.
Lead Surgical AssistantJennifer has 13 years of experience as a lead surgical assistant with The Pogue Center. She is passionate about providing excellent patient care and contributing to a smooth, efficient surgical environment.
When she is not at work, you will usually find me enjoying a good book.
Kari R.
Front Office SpecialistKari was a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) certified in California, with a background in clinical practice following her 2013 graduation from Concorde Career College in Garden Grove, CA. She transitioned from clinical roles to insurance and now front desk positions within the dental field. Motivated by a passion for enhancing patient confidence, Kari initially entered dentistry to positively impact smiles.
Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her husband, James, their cats Percy and Luna, and their toy Australian Shepherd, Nova Ray, as well as pursuing hobbies like painting, hiking, and video games.
Klarissa H.
Surgical AssistantKlarissa was born in Kingman, Arizona and raised in Southern California. She returned to Arizona in 2018, and during the downtime of 2020, she decided to pursue her childhood dream of working in dentistry. She attended Arizona Institute of Dental Assisting in Mesa, Arizona and quickly discovered her passion for oral surgery.
Klarissa enjoys baking and sunrise walks with her labrador retriever, Abby.
Kerri M.
Treatment Plan CoordinatorKerri brings 38 years of experience in the dental field, with a consistent focus on delivering compassionate, patient-centered care. From her very first day to now, her goal has remained the same: to ensure every patient feels heard, valued, and genuinely cared for. She lives by the philosophy, “Treat others as you wish to be treated,” which is reflected in every interaction.
Outside of the office, Kerri enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, spending time with her energetic and adorable two-year-old grandson, and visiting family in her home state of Oregon.