Andrew Wappett, DMD, PC

08/26/2025

We feel lucky to care for such wonderful people.
Thanks for trusting us with your smiles.
Honestly, it’s kind of how Ant-Man felt meeting Captain America—
“I’m shaking your hand too long... thinks for thanking of me...”
We feel honored, a little starstruck, and incredibly grateful.
You bring so much good into our lives—
from your gardens to your kindness.
From the bottom of our hearts,
we hope you feel truly welcome and cared for here.

07/17/2025

Real-deal people who’ve walked through more than just appointments and schedules—actual smile makers—we walk though life with! Sarah, our self-appointed historian, couldn’t help but notice the flash mob of former employees that converged in the office today. In classic form, she announced, “All the old people gather for a photo!”—heart in the right place, filter optional.🙄🤣 Grateful for the laughs, the history, and the kind of ties time only strengthens. It’s the people. It’s always the people.

06/24/2025

Mental Dental Podcast: Ep. 1
We gonna get jalapeño business! Welcome back Grace.

06/05/2025

We agree with Benjamin Franklin who said, “Lost time is never found again.” Here’s to taking a day to connect with the special people in our lives.

05/26/2025

Every flag waves in memory of a hero.

We will be closed Monday, May 26th to commemorate Memorial Day. In remembrance of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we honor their valor.

04/24/2025

04/04/2025

Dr. Van Leeuwen’s amazing Office Manager, Billie Jo, delivered a delicious lunch to our team from Alaska Oral & Facial Surgery. It’s wonderful to have such capable, compassionate and caring people to work with, who are more than colleagues—they’re our friends (and neighbors)! I know it had little to do with the fact that yesterday was our office manager’s first day back at work after taking a spill on the ice, but Sarah couldn’t help but feel extra grateful for their timing! They not only provide excellence in surgical care for our mutual patients, they are incredibly kind to us as well!

12/25/2024

Warm wishes for a very Merry Christmas! We hope you are having a meaningful and memorable holiday.

11/01/2024

Happy October birthdays to Mel, Rachel, and Ellie! Today we had Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, a few cute tigers and Dr Teeth, the Tooth Removal Specialist come to the office. Enjoy your evening, and don’t forget to brush, floss, rinse and spit! Happy Halloween!

09/20/2024

If you know of any fabulous hygienists looking for a fantastic dental practice where they can put their skills to work, providing excellent preventative dental care for our patients, please send them our way! We'd love to match their wonderful with ours. Qualified applicants, licensed to practice dental hygiene in the state of Alaska, may submit a resume via: email 📧wappett.dental@gmail.com -OR- in person at 1131 Sadler Way Fairbanks, AK 99701.

09/18/2024

🌟 Sentimental Sarah’s Reflections on 12 Years Together at Dr. Wappett’s 🌟

As we look back on our incredible journey weve traveled with Desirée and Amy…and everyone along the way… I’m filled with gratitude and love. These amazing women have been more than just colleagues; they are truly (work) family.

Twelve years ago, I was just 2 years into a new chapter as a dental office manager, after dedicating the previous twelve years to being a stay-at-home mom. Desirée was a brand new mom herself back then, and now she’s embraced the joys of her own beautiful, large family and farming full time. It’s inspiring to see how we’ve all grown and made adjustments to this, life’s ultimate agility test!

Next week, we’ll be saying goodbye to Amy as she embarks on her retirement to Arkansas. It’s well-deserved, and certainly earned, yet bittersweet, as she was the same age I am now when we first started working together 14 years ago. Our shared memories—filled with laughter, challenges, and miracles—remind us how far we’ve come.

Together we moved from our first little office downtown, to the building years where our practice eventually grew out of the strip mall, to the new facility. Every step has been a testament to the fruits of a united purpose of service to others; resilience and faith. Standing in our new space together, I couldn’t help but capture the moment with a photo and a group hug, filled with appreciation for the shared experiences. It was surreal to take a walk down memory lane yesterday; to laugh about some things, and sigh in reverence for the miracles God has carried us through. Peaks and valleys are a reality of life. What a gift to have been witnesses, sounding boards and supports to one another. I’m a better person for knowing so many wonderful, truly good people—our team, patients and Dr. Wappett all these years. Life is just better when we are counting our blessings, and I feel incredibly grateful to have these amazing people in my life. Like the middle of any week, taking the long view enables each of us to glance back upon lessons learned and cherished memories to glean strength for the paths ahead! Happy Wednesday!