Dental Assistants

Our dental assistants are patient comfort experts! Their warm hearts, clinical expertise and attention to detail make each and every patient experience the very best. They are an amazing group to work with and are the backbone to providing safe and exceptional dental care.

Sarah O. , -EFDA

Sarah married her high school sweetheart and they are finally homeowners. She is an amazing cupcake decorator and loves to watch Netflix®, camp and hike with her husband and two golden retrievers - Todd & Margo. Sarah joined the Riverbend team in 2009.

Courtney F., -EFDA, Sleep Coordinator

Courtney grew up in Vancouver, WA, and moved to the area to be close to her family. She loves her husband, reading, being outdoors with her two fur babies - Rosie and Smokey. Courtney manages to multitask working and a dental assistant and works with our Riverbend Sleep patients. Courtney joined the Riverbend team in 2018.

Kelli M. , -EFDA

Kelli has spent most of her life living around the state. She graduated from Toledo High School and college at Eastern Oregon University. She spent six years in retail before landing in Salem to get her Dental Assisting degree from Chemeketa Community College. She loves hiking and being close to any body of water. Her furry companion is a 15 year old mini-poodle. Kelli joined the Riverbend team in 2020.