About Us
Adam Jensen DDS, Owner Chugach Dental
Since moving to Alaska in 2013, Dr. Adam Jensen has been providing general dentistry to Alaskans from across the state. He graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2010 and began his career in public health. Over the last 10 years, he has honed his skills in IV sedation, dental implants and orthodontics through extensive continuing education. Recently, he realized his dream to provide comprehensive and patient-centered care by opening his own practice, Chugach Dental.
Originally from Montana, Dr. Jensen has cultivated an appreciation for the wilderness and the great outdoors, and you will find breathtaking photography from his adventures throughout the clinic. Outside of dentistry, Adam raced professionally as an Ironman triathlete for 6 years, and is an avid mountain runner and backcountry skier. He enjoys backpacking, flying and spending time outside with his friends and loyal companion, Aero the Adventure Pup. Additionally, he likes to support the local running community through volunteering and participation in local races including Mount Marathon.
Melissa Castle, Dental Hygienist
Melissa Castle is our hygienist of the Chugach Dental team. She was born and raised in Craig of Southeast Alaska. Moving to Anchorage for secondary education, she graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2016 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. Melissa can help sparkle your smile, fine tune your home care, and get you on track to keeping a healthy mouth clean!
When Melissa is not practicing dental hygiene at the office, you can catch her and her mini beagle, Karta, doing any of the Alaskan things. Her favorites are hiking, hunting, and skiing!
Molly, Dental Hygienist
Molly is a dedicated dental hygienist who is passionate about promoting good oral health and overall wellness. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2018 and is known for her gentle touch and ability to put patients at ease during their dental visits. Molly is from the Kenai Peninsula and loves Alaska, biking, and enjoying the outdoors with her pups. She splits her time between dental hygiene and adventuring as a flight attendant.
Brook, Dental Hygienist
Brook is an Alaskan local who graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2021. She loves to educate patients on the importance of oral health in relationship to whole body health.
When she’s not making teeth sparkle and shine she loves to be outside hiking, biking, or skiing. She enjoys volunteering locally and internationally with those who have limited access to dental care. When she’s not working she’s most likely chasing the sun or planning her next trip.
Andrea, Treatment Coordinator
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Andrea is a metaphorical dental swiss-army knife in that she can assist, schedule appointments, coordinate patient care and navigate dental insurance. On any given day, she is happy to serve you chairside throughout a procedure or administratively at the front desk.
Andrea is a mother of three who graduated with her B.A. in Business Management from UAA in 2016. Outside of work, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, reading, building her online business, working out, and cooking meals from around the world. Andrea’s fourth child is her Yorkie named Ella.
Anna, Treatment Coordinator
Anna brings to our team a vast amount of dental experience. She handles any and all tasks with a calm and friendly manner.
Anna came to Alaska via a large military family. She raised 4 children to love everything outdoors. When they weren’t on a baseball field, their weekends were spent traveling to whatever corner of Alaska the outdoor event called for. There were also many memories made on the family boat out of Seward. The day’s adventures always ended with sitting around the campfire laughing about the fish that got away or who’s snowmachine they had to dig out.
Anna and her husband are now empty nesters with their two dogs Nelli and Kiska. You can find her family still swapping stories around a campfire, only now it takes a caravan of campers to get them all there!
Lena, Dental Assistant
Lena has served as Dr. Jensen’s dental assistant since 2013, and together they have cared for dental patients from every corner of this great state. Lena will be by your side throughout your appointment to ensure your comfort and walk you through each step of the visit. She grew up Kotzebue and has lived in Anchorage for the past 10 years. She will happily recount her adventures of fishing, camping and mountain biking with her dog Loxi. Our patients love her generous smile and vibrant effervescence.
Serena, Dental Assistant
Serena was born and raised in Anchorage, Alaska, and spent summers in Fort Collins, Colorado as a child. She loves hiking, fishing, and camping with her teens, Vincent and Ava. Serena also loves photography, baking, and puzzles. She has worked as a dental assistant for almost 6 years and in oral surgery for 5. And she hopes to travel the world!
