Dr. Joni MacNeill was born in a small town in Wyoming, surrounded by extended family. At age 10 her family moved to the Seattle area, but she considers herself a small town girl at heart. She received her B.S. in Biology from the University of Washington, then completed her dental degree in 2005 at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco. She then returned to the Seattle area to be closer to family. There she was able to practice dentistry for 10 years with her mentor, who encouraged her to complete a series of comprehensive continuing education courses at the distinguished Kois Center for Advanced Dental Studies, which she graduated from in 2011. While in Seattle she was reacquainted with her childhood friend, Matt, whom she soon married. They now have two beautiful, energetic and smart young girls named Elise and Mya.
The MacNeills love the beauty and recreational opportunities that North Idaho has to offer, but it was the chance to raise their girls in such an amazing community that called them to Sandpoint in 2015. The neighbors, co-workers and friends they have met over the years have become their extended family.
The MacNeills love the outdoors. As a family they hike, ski in the winter and play on the lake all summer. They are so grateful to call Sandpoint their home.
Dr. MacNeill feels that the most enjoyable aspect of her job is getting to know her patients and their families so well over the years she sees them. She takes time to listen to each person so she can understand their oral health goals and be better able to help them achieve those goals. She and her staff believe in prevention, gentle dentistry and keeping you on the path of health and a beautiful smile.
Shana has lived in beautiful North Idaho for most of her life after her family moved to Clark Fork in the summer of 1993 from North Carolina. She attended Clark Fork Jr Sr High School and went on to play college basketball for North Idaho College and Eastern Oregon University. She graduated from the University of Montana with a Bachelor’s of Science in Forestry. She has worked for 20 years in the dental field after receiving her Dental Assistant Certification.
When Shana is not working, she is spending time with her husband and their two girls. She enjoys traveling and doing anything outdoors. She loves hiking, fly fishing with her husband, gardening, yoga, playing basketball with her girls and late-night dance parties in the living room. Most of all she enjoys hanging out with friends and her loving family.
Shawn feels lucky to have grown up here in Sandpoint, Idaho. Having a career in Dental Hygiene made it possible to come back to such a beautiful place to raise her girls.
Shawn has two very beautiful grown daughters named Bailey and Danika. She met her husband, Kelly Spielman, and her family grew from three to eight. Kelly has two wonderful boys, Mason and Austin. Mason and his wife Jessika gave them a wonderful grandson, Robert.
Shawn loves spending as much time at the lake on their pontoon boat as she can. She grew up skiing at Schweitzer and tries to get up there when she can to take some runs. She hopes to get to the moutnains on their new side by side ATV and take some hikes with friends and her dog Gus. Travel is a passion of hers and she hopes to do much more in the future. She looks forward every year to the Festival concerts, Arts and Crafts Fair, Schweitzer Wine Fest and Fall Fest. She has worked as a hygienist for 30 years, 29 of those being in Sandpoint. Shawn graduated from Idaho State University with a Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. She worked her first year in Bozeman, Montana. Although it was great there, she in thankful to be doing what she loves here at home.
Sam was born and raised in Sandpoint. After finishing community college in Coeur d’ Alene, she moved to Alaska with her husband and spent 10 years in Anchorage. She graduated from the University of Alaska Anchorage with a Dental Hygiene degree in 2016 and spent the first part of her career practicing in the Anchorage area.
Alaska provided the perfect opportunity for Sam to enjoy some of her favorite activities which include hiking, cross country skiing, and gardening.
In 2023, Sam and her Husband decided to move back to North Idaho to be closer to family and re-establish roots in a place that feels a little more like home.
Sam is committed to making her patients feel comfortable in the dental setting and enjoys getting to know them on a personal level. Most importantly, Sam is excited to be serving and taking care of the community she grew up in.
Cathy grew up in Snoqualmie, Washington and is the youngest of four siblings. Her parents encouraged all of them to learn a skill and find careers they would enjoy. In 1983 she graduated from Puget Sound Institute of Technology as a Certified Dental Assistant.
Cathy moved to Sandpoint in 1997 with her two young sons, Nick and Riley. She worked for a local dentist until his retirement in 2015. Cathy began work at MacNeill Family Dental in January of 2016.
Cathy loves living in Sandpoint for its charm, outdoor activities, as well as the supprt and kindness of our community. She has always been active and enjoys biking, hiking and almost any outdoor activity, but she enjoys pickleball the most!!
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