Meet Our Team

Providers

DENTIST

Dr. Ryan Wilson, DDS

Dr. Wilson graduated from Loma Linda University Dental School in 2008. He enjoys performing oral surgeries like dental implants and wisdom teeth extractions. He has over 10 years of experience treating patients under general anesthesia.

In his free time, Dr. Wilson enjoys days at the lake and mountain with his wife and two daughters.

His professional memberships include:

American Dental Association
Spokane District Dental Society
Washington State Dental Association

DENTIST

Dr. Austin May, DDS

Dr. May joined the Sleep Dentistry team in early 2019. He loves to serve patients with disabilities, dental anxiety, and those in need of complex restorative dental treatment.

Dr. May attended Whitworth University and earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery at UT Health San Antonio. He has invaluable experience in esthetic dentistry, oral surgery, sedation, Invisalign, geriatric dentistry, and caring for those with complex medical conditions.

When home, he enjoys going on walks with his wife, mountain biking, and exploring Spokane.

DENTIST

Neill Mears, DDS

Dr. Mears focuses on improving and optimizing the basics of general dentistry, including examination, treatment planning, restorative, and the intangibles of the doctor-patient relationship. Dr. Mears received his HBSc at the University of Toronto in 2010 in Biochemistry and Human Biology, then attending SUNY at Buffalo for his DDS, graduating in 2014. Dr. Mears also completed a 1-year GPR program with Ellis Medicine in 2015.

Dr. Mears has a wide range of experience in the dental field. He has operated a dental clinic, worked in private practice, acted, among other positions, as the president of the local dental society, and helped mould dentistry as a career legislatively as a delegate to the state. Professionally, Dr. Mears pursues implant education and improving the regional dental safety net through community water fluoridation and Medicaid access.

When time allows, Dr. Mears finds himself outdoors with his wife, rock climbing, mountaineering, and biking. He wants everyone to know what the INW has to offer!

ANESTHESIA PROVIDER

Lonnie Pavey, MSN, CRNA

Lonnie has been a CRNA since 1993, graduating from Tufts-New England Medical Center School of Nurse Anesthesia Boston MA. Her nursing experience includes working at the Pediatric Intensive Care and Trauma Unit at Tufts. She has provided Anesthesia to a diverse group of patients in a variety of settings including ten Medical Mission trips in South/Central America. Currently, she volunteers for Washington Medical Reserve Corp. she serves as an Instructor/faculty member for the American Heart Association. Additionally, she is a member of the American and Washington Association of Nurse Anesthetists.

Lonnie lives in Idaho with her husband and two rescue dogs. She is proud to be a member of the team at Sleep Dentistry of Spokane.

Clinical Team

Irina, RN, BSN

ASC Compliance Officer, Nurse Manager, Certified Medical/Social Interpreter
Tracy, RDA

Clinical Manager, DAANCE
Jenny, RDH

Registered Dental Hygienist, DAANCE
Virginia, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant, DAANCE
Erika, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant, DAANCE
Krista, EFDA, RDA

Expanded Functions Dental Assistant
Evve, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant, DAANCE
Linda, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant
Annabelle, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant, DAANCE
Taylor, RDA

Registered Dental Assistant
Kendra, RN

PACU Nurse