Let me introduce my Dental Team:

 

RECEPTIONIST:

LAURA WESTERBERG-WOOD/INVISALIGN COORDINATOR

Laura has been a member of our team since November 2005. Laura came to us with many years of orthodontic experience and front office work. Laura is extremely good at her job and is huge asset to our office. She can assist you in making appointment, billing and any questions that you may have.

Laura and her husband Mike have 2 daughters and 1 son and spend a lot of time following their children and their sports. She also loves to hike and camp.  Laura is a native Oregonian, growing up in the Milwaukie area.

If you need any assistance with your dental needs, Laura will be happy to he lp you.

 

 

 

SUSANNA POINTER/MARKETING ASSISTANT

Susanna is the newest member to our dental team, joining us in April of 2011. Susanna comes to us with 5 years  of  dental assisting experience, but you will find her up front as our newest receptionist.  Susanna enjoys the customer service aspect of the dental field and will be here to greet you with her infectious smile.

Susanna was born and raised in Oregon City and graduated from Oregon City High School in 1999.  Susanna and her fiancee Chris have a 18 month old daughter and like to spend their time outdoors, gardening, camping and barbecuing with family and friends.

Please make sure you say "HI" to Susanna when you come in for your next appointment and make her feel Welcome.

 

REGISTERED DENTAL HYGIENISTS:

      

TERI BRISTOL

Teri is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University of Dentistry class of 1998.  Teri has been with me the longest, in fact I knew Teri when she was in high school. She used to work at the first office I ever worked at here in Portland.  As fate, and luck, would have it she would work for me many years later.

Teri and her husband Tim have two childern, a boy and a girl. Teri loves spending time at the beach with them. Teri is also a local girl growing up in SE Portland. Teri is a great Hygienist with a gental touch. The patients love her and  I know you will too.

                                                                                                                    

 

 ANGELA KIRKPATRICK

Angela received her hygiene degree from LaMar University in Beaumont, TX, in 1999.  After moving back to the Northwest, Angela started working with me and my team in 2002.  Angela is very dedicated to her job, but also brings a great sense of humor.  "I truly love my BOSS, and co-workers.  We have a lot of fun, while remaining dedicated to the Art of Dentisty."  Now that's JOB SECURITY.  Angela is a member of the Sigma Phi Alpha National Dental Hygiene Honor Socity.

Angela and her husband Jim have 2 daughters.  She loves reading (when she finds time) watching movies and spending time outdoors with her girls.  Angela is a native of Washington State, but calls Oregon City her home.

 

 

 

 KATIE STEELE: 

Katie comes to us from Newport, Oregon.  She first started working for me in 2001 as a dental assistant, then left to attend hygiene school at Mt. Hood Community College.  She graduated with her Hygiene degree in 2005.  We were very excited to welcome Katie back to our team after graduation. 

Katie married her "high school sweetheart," Scott and they have 3 sons.  In her free time, Katie loves to camp, and paint ceramics.

Katie brings with her a bubbly personality, a love for dentistry.

 

 

Our Dental Hygienist earn over 60 hours of continuting education each year.

DENTAL ASSISTANTS:

BECKY MEYER: 

Becky is our "lead" dental assistant.  After starting out as our "sterilization" assistant, at the tender age of 22, Becky moved into the lead spot.  She has excellent knowledge in dentistry, and earns over 30 hours of continuing education each year.  Becky has a great sense of humor which works well having to deal with me day in and day out.  Becky is great with our patients and has a way of making everyone feel at ease in the dental chair.  Becky has been my "right hand person" since 2000.  My wife Robin, finds great humor in calling Becky my "second wife."

Becky also married her "high school sweetheart," Ben and they have 3 children, 2 daughters and 1 son. When Becky finds time away from dentistry and motherhood, she loves Friday Night movie night with her kids, while both enjoying Chinese food. Becky is also a native Oregonian, growing up in S.E. Portland. 

 

TRACI BERG: 

Traci is the youngest member of our dental team and comes to us from Northern California.  Traci joined our team in 2005, since then her job duties have been sterlization assistant, chair side assistant and also holds the duty of Invisalign Coordinator.  If Invisalign is in your future, Traci will do her best to give you all the information needed to make your decision. Traci also earns over 30 hours of continuing education each year.

In Traci's spare time, she and her son and sister love to camp and hang out by the water.  She also loves to read. She now resides in Portland.