Heather Auffert

BSDH, RDH

A woman with long, wavy auburn hair wearing green scrubs and a name badge smiles in a medical office, representing Grand Junction Health Care, with cabinets and a colorful painting in the background.

Heather grew up in small-town Iowa. She attended the University of South Dakota and graduated in 2018 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Dental Hygiene. In July of 2023, Heather moved to Grand Junction with her partner and their goofy goldendoodle. She joined Marillac in October of 2023 with the intent to give back to the local community. She’s passionate about patient education and aims to empower others through dental knowledge. Heather is a lover of the outdoors, plants, animals, yoga, art, live music, and trying new things!