meet our team
Glover Dentistry promotes a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, education is encouraged and Glover Dentistry’s reputation is reinforced.
“exceptional customer service in a comfortable, calm and relaxed manner. We are privileged to provide our patients with the finest personal service and oral healthcare. Quality patients prefer a safe, trusting, and reserved environment that we will always strive to provide.”
- JOEL GLOVER DDS
OUR TEAM CAPTAIN
Joel T. Glover DDS
Joel T. Glover studied at the University of Nevada Reno and Las Vegas, and graduated from University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco DDS in 1997. He is a past President of the Nevada Dental Association, past President of the Nevada Academy of General Dentistry, and past member of the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners.
As a dentist, Dr. Glover enjoys improving his practice, meeting new patients, and forming family relationships with people in the community. There’s nothing he loves more than serving others to give them an aesthetic, healthy, and functioning smile. He believes in creating a safe, healthy, and fun environment for both patients and the team.
Dr. Glover loves being with his wife and two daughters, visiting Lake Tahoe, traveling, golfing, skiing, and experiencing all things Nevada has to offer.
Tuko McKernan
Dental Hygienist
Tuko graduated from CCCC in dental hygiene in Las Vegas, Nevada and has practiced for 40 years at Glover Dentistry. He has served as a board member for the Nevada State Board of Dental Examiners, is a member of the Review Committee for CODA and is a member of the Executive Board for ADEX. Tuko’s favorite part of working at Glover is getting to know our patients. He’s treated some for over three decades! When Tuko is not working, he enjoys spending time with his grandchildren, traveling with his wife, playing golf, and working on small construction projects.
Ciarra Brown
Dental Hygienist
Ciarra graduated from University of Nevada, Reno with her Bachelors Degree in Health Ecology in 2008. During her Sophomore year, she attended the College of Southern Idaho on a full ride basketball scholarship. From there she went on to pursue her associates degree in Dental Hygiene at Carrington College in Boise, ID and has been working at Glover Dentistry since 2012. Her favorite thing about working at Glover Dentistry is how our team goes above and beyond to make sure our patients are comfortable and have a good experience. On her days off you’ll find Ciarra Spending time with her family camping, boating, riding ATVs and cruising in their hot rods!
Katie
Dental Assistant
Katie graduated from the National School of Dental Assisting at the top of her class. She loves working with the team at Glover because of our dedication to providing each patient with the highest quality dental care. In her spare time, she enjoys bowling, hiking and riding her bike.
Ashley Nunez Munninger
RDH BS
Ashley studied at the University of Colorado School of Dentistry and has 20+ years of experience. She loves working as a part of our team to provide the best experience possible. She believes in fair, honest, and professional treatment for all patients. When she’s away from the office she enjoys spending time with family and hiking with her friends and dogs.
Leslie Cortes
Insurance + Scheduling Coordinator
Leslie has a diverse customer relationship background. Early in her career she worked at a cardiology office performing receptionist scheduling duties. From there she went to work for a global drug discovery and development company where she managed the daily quality control operations and assembled reports for biotech and pharmaceutical companies. In her current role at Glover Dentistry, she loves being a part of a patients journey to a beautiful smile and makes every effort to ensure a wonderful experience. Away from office, she loves spending time with her family, traveling, and all things outdoors; from camping, fishing, hiking, walking, and time at the ocean.
Ashley Koffler
Dental assistant
Ashley graduated top of class at the National School of Dental Assisting. She loves that Glover patients are treated like family. She enjoys spending time with her boyfriend and son going camping, going to the arcade, water park and biking.