Meet the Team
Expert Care with the Team at Emerald Peak Dental in Anchorage
Dentists in Anchorage with in-house labs, like Emerald Peak Dental, offer high-quality, customized dental solutions with greater efficiency and precision. By fabricating restorations on-site, we ensure detailed craftsmanship and faster turnaround times—making your experience with dental in Anchorage more convenient and reliable.
Not sure if lab work is right for your case? At Emerald Peak Dental, our dentists Anchorage patients trust design crowns and bridges to fit comfortably and match your natural bite. We’ll help you explore your options and build a treatment plan that works. Call today to schedule your visit!
Meet Dr. Cluff
PROVIDING TRUSTED DENTAL CARE
Dr. Cluff graduated in 2017 from the Roseman School of Dentistry in Utah. In 2018, he completed a residency in Advanced General Dentistry at Offutt Air Force Base in Omaha, Nebraska, where he graduated first in his class. His comprehensive training has equipped him with strong clinical skills in restorative and prosthodontic dentistry, dental implants, surgery, and endodontics (root canals). Dr. Cluff continued his service in the Air Force out in Minot, North Dakota until 2021, after which he and his family moved to Alaska. He’s enjoyed private practice here in Anchorage ever since.
Dr. Cluff, his wife Ariane, and their five children reside in Eagle River. They are active in their community and enjoy Alaska’s great outdoors. As they deepen their roots in Alaska, they are well on their way to becoming “sourdoughs.” Dr. Cluff also has an artistic side and enjoys painting (whenever he can keep his paints away from his two youngest daughters). A few pieces of his artwork hang in our office!
Our Team
Angela moved to Alaska from Kentucky in 1993 and graduated in 2000 from the UAA Dental Hygiene program. Angela has been an integral part of our team since 2001 and has enjoyed learning from each of the doctors she’s worked with at our practice. She loves caring for her patients, especially those she’s known for years. Angela is amazing at treating her patients with compassion and respect.
When she’s not caring for patients, Angela loves seeing and experiencing new places through traveling. Her relationships with family and friends matter most to her. She’s also drawn to animals of all kinds and enjoys playing in the dirt to see what she can grow!
Angela | Dental Hygienist
Victoria was raised on the Kenai Peninsula and relocated to Anchorage in 1984. She began her career in dentistry as a dental assistant and graduated from the Dental Assisting program at ACC in 1985. After a few years, Victoria chose to pursue dental hygiene and finished her hygiene program at UAA in 1992. She’s exceptional at educating her patients on how to best care for their teeth to stay healthy!
Victoria and her husband of over 30 years raised 3 kids here in Anchorage. When she’s not spending time with family, Victoria enjoys mushroom hunting and gardening. She has quite the green thumb and a creative flair for cooking and baking with the things she’s grown.
Victoria | Dental Hygienist
Holly received her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at UAA in 2013 and has been practicing dental hygiene for over ten years. She learned to be adaptable and energetic with her hygiene style while working for three years in pediatric-centered clinics. Holly enjoyed expanding her hygiene knowledge by attending the 2023 Dental Hygiene Convention in Nashville. There, she gained additional knowledge of overall oral, systemic, and whole-body health. She loves getting to know her patients and aims to provide a comfortable and pleasant experience during each hygiene visit.
Holly is a lifelong Alaskan and an avid world explorer. She spends a few months each winter in Southeast Asia. She loves exploring other cultures, cooking, hiking, skiing, and experiencing the great Alaskan outdoors.
Holly | Dental Hygienist
Kelly is an Alaskan through and through with over 20 years of experience in dental hygiene. She and her husband have raised their two boys here in Alaska, often enjoying family fishing and camping trips.
Kelly | Dental Hygienist
Melissa has been an integral part of our practice for 14 years, beginning as our patient coordinator, and then training as a dental assistant. She graduated from the dental assisting program in Sacramento, CA, and attended the LD Pankey Institute in Key Biscayne, Florida for Advanced Dental Assisting. With 25 years of experience in the dental field, Melissa is dedicated to patient care from the first phone call to chairside assistance, ensuring a comfortable visit.
In her spare time, Melissa enjoys outdoor summer activities such as hiking, camping, and fishing with her family. In the winter, she spends her time at the hockey rink with her two boys. She also has a passion for amateur photography.
Melissa | Dental Assistant
Sam has been working as our in-office Dental Lab Technician for 13 years. He started his dental education at Virgen Milagrosa University in the Philippines and continued his studies at the Southern California Regional Occupational Center in Torrance, CA. With 25 years of experience in the dental field, Sam specializes in fabricating custom dentures and partials, including implant-supported dentures. He works closely with Dr. Cluff to ensure that our patients receive reliable and beautiful smiles.
Outside the lab, Sam enjoys bowling and was part of a league for five years. He also loves biking and traveling with his family and friends.
Sam | Dental Lab Technician
Nicole has been our Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator since 2019. She began her dental career in 2003 and is passionate about the business side of dentistry, the fast-paced environment of administration, and helping patients get the most out of their dental benefits. In 2023, she earned her Medical Coding Certification from UAA and is currently working toward her BA in Accounting and Business Management. Nicole wears many hats in our office, but her favorite part of her job is educating patients about their treatment options and helping them find a way to get the beautiful, healthy smile they want and deserve.
Nicole was raised on the Kenai Peninsula. She and her husband have five kids. Outside of work, she enjoys hiking, road-tripping, alpine skiing, playing several different musical instruments, painting, and taking trips to Disneyland with her kids.
Nicole | Office Manager
Madeline came to us from Utah where she was working as an elementary school teacher. She taught for 3 years, then decided it was time for a switch, so she’s been happy working at our office as she prepares to pursue further education. Her favorite part of working at Emerald Peak Dental is greeting all the smiling faces and learning about each patient as she welcomes them in and helps schedule appointments.
While not at work, Madeline likes to experience as much of the newness of Alaska as possible! She enjoys both cross-country and downhill skiing, ice skating, hiking, and kayaking in our surrounding Alaskan beauty. She also enjoys spending time playing the piano and reading books with her nieces and nephews.
Madeline | Patient Care Manager