Meet The Staff

 Kimmi – Office Manager

I got into dentistry because I loved my dentist growing up.  After working as a dental assistant for 22 years, I made a natural transition to the front office position.  What I enjoy about dentistry is getting to interact with people and getting to know patients.  Specific to the front office role, I enjoy teaching patients about their dental benefits to hopefully remove some of the confusion and intimidation that can often surround dental insurance.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and love hiking and finding waterfalls!  I also enjoy kayaking and going down to the Oregon Coast.

Rosie – Patient Care Coordinator

I like to say that I got into the dental field sort of by accident. When I was getting ready to graduate from high school, I asked my dentist’s assistant if she liked her job. She said she did and I went with it! Luckily I ended up liking it and assisted for 16 years before transitioning to the front office full time. What I’ve liked about working in the front and in the back is being able to interact with patients in different ways: when patients are in the dental chair, there can understandably be more fear and anxiety, and up at the front, patients can feel more relaxed after they’ve made it through their treatment. I’m here for patients either way!

Outside of the office, I’m a big crafter, am an expert crocheter and I love to read. I also love spending time with my family – we’re big foodies!

Rebecca – Dental Assistant

I first became interested in the dental field as a kid because I really liked my hygienist. What I enjoy about dental assisting is the variety in challenges – you can work on the same tooth a million times and it will be different each time. I also enjoy taking care of people and helping patients feel comfortable, since most often the dental office is not where they want to be!

Outside of work I like to hike, spend time with my dog and family, and travel.  My dream travel destination is Germany. I took German in high school and fell in love with the culture and the beauty of the country.

Heather – Dental Assistant

My first job as a high school student was working at the front desk in a dental office.  While I was there, the office had me doing more and more in the back office as well, and one of the hygienists mentored me.  As a pure coincidence, when I was going to junior college, the counselor pulled me in and asked if I was interested in the dental assisting program.  And that’s where it all started!  What I enjoy most about my job is meeting the patients and using my hands and hand skills.  I care about providing excellent dentistry for patients.

I love all of my family’s animals, especially riding my horse on trail rides, and camping with my family.  We also try to get to the ocean a lot!

Lisa – Dental Hygienist

My interest in dentistry stemmed out of my desire to work with and help people.  I’ve worked in private practice for most of my career, but after earning my masters in public health I also did work in the public health sector.  One of the most fun parts about my job is getting to know people over the years.  It’s also fun seeing how people react to improvements in their oral health after we’ve worked together.  It’s a great feeling to work to benefit others.

I am an avid cyclist!  I have always enjoyed biking, but I have been really getting into endurance riding over the past 5-6 years and love going on the trail system in the Pacific NW.

Sarah – Dental Hygienist

I’ve actually wanted to be a hygienist since I was 16.  I’ve always loved getting my teeth cleaned, and after speaking with dental hygienists at a job fair I chose to do my senior internship at a dental office. I loved how clean and organized dental offices are, and what I enjoy most about my job now is getting to know patients and hearing their stories.

Outside of the office, my son and I do a lot of activities!  Snowboarding, hiking, pickleball, and outdoorsy stuff in general.

I knew I wanted to be a hygienist from a young age because I had braces and it was life-changing for me. I could see how dentistry can change people’s smiles and confidence and I thought, “I want to go into dentistry.”
What I enjoy most about my job is getting to know my patients and helping them achieve a healthy mouth.

Outside of work, I love to spend time with family, travel (especially to places with beaches and/or mountains), hike, and be outside adventuring with our dog!