Katie is Dr. Swertloff’s full-time registered dental hygienist.  She graduated from Lakeland Community College with an Associates Degree of Applied Science and a local anesthesia license.  She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association.  Katie has a passion for dentistry and making her patients feel comfortable and relaxed.  Katie is happily married, loves to spend time with her family and two crazy, energetic dogs, Baxter and Brownie.  She and her husband have also recently given birth to their first child.