Meet the Team

Our Promise to You

We promise to treat you with respect and compassion. We strive to deliver the best diagnosis and treatment currently available in dentistry.

Our goal at your initial visit is to address your chief concern. This may be a toothache, sensitivity, cosmetic evaluation, broken tooth, a cleaning, and/or a check up.

Once we address your chief concern, a complete exam is always necessary. During the comprehensive exam we will get to know you by asking a few questions about your health history, dental history and how we can best meet your dental needs. Then we will take necessary x-rays and check the overall condition of the gums and supporting bone (the periodontium), teeth, existing restorations, and soft tissue for oral cancer.

Dr. Mark Lewis – Why I became a dentist

“I’ve always wanted to be a dentist. As a kid I had very crooked teeth and was embarrassed to smile. My dentist Dr. Gus Petras helped me fix that and showed me how dentistry can change a person’s life.”

Dr. Lewis comes from a long line of Redding locals. His family has been here for more than a century. He attended Prairie, Pacheco, and Anderson High School and met his wife Christine at Shasta College.

Mark and Christine got married after undergrad, and he began attending the University of Southern California School of Dentistry.

Faculty were so impressed with Mark that they offered him a position as student instructor teaching restorative dentistry and prosthodontics to underclassmen. Mark was also honored to be hand-picked by the world-renowned dentist, Dr. Pascal Mange to participate in his biomimetic and esthetic dentistry elective.

After graduation, Dr. Lewis began searching for his next calling. He joined the U.S. Air Force and was accepted to the Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Eglin Air Force Base. In residency, he honed his skills, mastering advanced techniques for dental implants, extractions, orthodontics, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics.

Following residency, Dr. Lewis continued to serve in the Air Force for an additional seven years. He treated military personnel and was a sought-after dentist for our nation’s heroes. Dr. Lewis’ Air Force career culminated in his appointment to Commander of the Cannon Air Force Base Dental Clinic. He was the youngest commander ever to run a clinic of that scale, managing six dentists and twenty-eight auxiliary team members.

During his service, Mark and Christine welcomed their son Connor and daughter Makella to the world. The couple wanted to raise their kids near family, so they left full-time military life and moved back home to Redding. When Dr. Lewis is not treating patients at Sundial, he can be found spending time with his family and being active in the Oregon National Guard.

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Our Team

Dr. Mark Lewis

Dentist

Dr. Mark Lewis was born and raised in Redding, California. He has over 9 years of experience as a Dentist. He graduated from University of Southern California and completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry. He spent 8 years in the Air Force achieving rank of Major and was commander of a dental clinic, overseeing 6 dentists and 26 enlisted team members. Dr. Lewis is married with 2 children, one boy and one girl! They also have 3 dogs. He volunteers as an assistant soccer coach and assistant cub master for Cub Scouts. His family enjoys camping, hiking, and just being outdoors. A fun fact about Dr. Lewis is that he thinks he is hilarious!

Christine Lewis

Chief Marketing Officer

Christine is Dr. Lewis’ wife of 15+ years, the mother of two super smart, adorable children, Connor and Makella, and three dog children, Gunther, Rolly and Otto. Born and raised in California, she loves the beach, enjoys concocting epicurean delights, watching BBC mystery shows, and decorating cakes and cookies.

Fun fact: Christine used to run a home bakery called Christine in Cakeland!

Danielle

Dental Hygienist

Danielle is our team cheerleader! Her ability to make each patient feel comfortable and welcome in our dental family is unmatched. Danielle has worked in the dental industry since 2002. She’s passionate about the beauty of the north state, hiking mountain trails, and spending time in fellowship with other believers in Christ. When time allows, Danielle can be found snorkeling with her husband and children or enjoying sunny beaches in the tropics!

Sarra

Dental Hygienist

Sarra is a graduate of Shasta College’s Dental Assisting Program. As a kid she loved going to the dentist and was encouraged to pursue a career in the field, which she did right out of high school. Sarra has worked in dentistry since 2010 and with our team since 2018. Sarra and her husband Nick have a little girl Emery. When not at work, Sarra enjoys time with her family, camping, and crafting.

Shawna

Dental Hygienist

Shawna is a proud graduate of Shasta College’s Dental Assisting Program and she joined our team in 2017. She became interested in Dentistry as a child and has wanted to help people achieve a happy and healthy smile ever since. Shawna is happily married with two amazing and outgoing stepsons and a little girl born in 2021. She loves everything about fall in Redding and has two spunky huskies Baze and Luna that keep her active.

Stephanie

Dental Assistant

Stephanie started with our team in 2004 as a Registered Dental Assistant. In 2015 she took on a year-long certification program to earn her RDAEF2 (Registered Dental Assistant, Extended Function 2). Stephanie knows all the ins and outs of our office and her work is integral to the success of our team. She is married with three children, enjoys hiking, remodeling her house, and spending quality time with friends and family.

Chelsiy

Dental Assistant

Chelsiy has been in the dental field for 11 years, 8.5 of which as an RDA. On her off time, she loves going on outdoor adventures with her two boys!

Jazzy

Sterilization Tech/Dental Assistant

Born and raised in Redding, CA, and the only child (she does have little fur siblings, which totally count). Just recently graduated from Shasta College in 2022 and is interested/working towards becoming a RDA. In the meantime, she loves working with everyone in the office, having good relationships with everyone and, of course, the good laughs. In her free time, she likes to travel and hangout with friends and family. She also has a ridiculous addition to Dutch Bros!

Tara

Front Office

Tara is the smiling face that greets all our patients! She’s a bundle of joy that can pull a smile and laugh out of anyone! Her energy is infectious and just might be endless. Have a question about insurance? She is our knowledgeable office manager, who knows and does it all. When she’s not at work she’s dedicated to raising five athletic kids that keep her on her toes.

Jen

Staff

Originally from Humboldt county, I moved to Redding for its outdoor activities. I’ve enjoyed everything to do with the lakes and mountains in this and surrounding counties. I also grew up riding horses and taking care of small animals. What brings the most joy to me are my two kids and their sense of humor. I’ve been in the dental field for over 10 years and find it to be rewarding when smiles and confidence are restored in patients. I work with an amazing Team that is highly professional, passionate, and spread positivity to make each day fun.

Chrystina

Front Office

Chrystina has worked in the dental industry for 10+ years. Starting as an RDA, she recently made a switch to the front office side as a guest service representative. She is great at taking care of your needs as soon as you want in the door and is the last smiling face you see before you leave our office. On her off-time she and her hubby of 14+ years, chase after three kids who are active in extracurricular activities of all kinds. She loves the outdoors, especially hiking, biking and kayaking.

Giving Back

Sundial Dentistry loves Redding, and it is a joy for us to give back to this beautiful city! Please take a look at a couple of the organizations we support and join us in investing in our community…