 
230 Columbia Blvd, St. Helens, OR 97051 |
Our Dental Team
 Dental Hygienist Connie enjoys being a hygienist in her home town. Participation in study clubs, continuing education classes and working with Periodontitis have been exciting, but developing friendships with patients is the most rewarding aspect of her professional career. Outside of work, Connie enjoys many outdoor activities including backpacking, waterskiing, snow skiing, riding her horse, gardening and time with her golden retriever Dorothy. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband Greg, son Aaron and daughter Lindsay.  Scheduling Coordinator Alice is one of the first faces that you will see when you come to our office! She is our Patient Care Coordinator. Alice started her dental career as an Expanded functions Dental Assistant, after graduation from Apollo College. She appreciates being able to work in the community that she was born and raised in. She also enjoys being a part of an amazing team! In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her husband Robert and their family and friends playing games and enjoying outdoor activities.  Office Manager Teresa was born and raised in St. Helens. She is committed to serving our community. She enjoys the challenges of dentistry because it is always changing. She loves to problem solve, organize and manage the day-to-day activities of the office. Her ultimate goal is that every patient has a positive and worthwhile experience in our office. But the best part, is developing friendships with our patients. When not in the office, you may see her running with her friends or kayaking with her sisters. Teresa loves spending time with her husband Mike ,her two daughters, Heidi, Jennie, sons Jason, Gibson ,Jamin, and their seven grandchildren.  Dental Assistant Wendy graduated from Portland Community College dental program, earning extra certificates in expanded functions and Ortho. She enjoys being part of a remarkable team that strives in patient comfort and dental health. Every day she is grateful for our amazing patients and the relationships built. When not at the office, she enjoys time with her husband and daughter, camping, riding quads, PNW racing and exercising with her two labs.  Dental Hygienist Melissa graduated in 2010 with her Associates of Applied Science in Dental Hygiene. Prior to that she was an expanded functions Dental Assistant for twelve years. She loves serving her local community where she has always lived and currently resides with her husband Nate and their two daughters, Maddie and Katie. Melissa is committed to staying on the cutting edge of Dentistry to better serve and educate her patients. She does this by attending continued education courses to stay current on her skills and knowledge. In her free time she loves spending time with her family and friends .You can find her cheering on her daughters at a basketball game or horse event!  Dental Assistant Brittnei is a native Oregonian who graduated from Concorde Career College as a Dental Assistant in 2015. Columbia River Dental has given her the opportunity to serve the community she grew up in. She enjoys building relationships with patients and making sure everyone leaves with a healthy smile! When not assisting, you can find Brittnei spending time with her husband and two daughters.  Dental Assistant Kristi has lived in St. Helens her whole life. She graduated from Concorde Career College in 2011, where she obtains her certificates in expanded functions and Ortho. She enjoys working with the community in her home town. Also working with an amazing team that always ahs the best interest for patients. When she is not in the practice, she enjoys spending time with her daughter, camping, fishing, hiking and rock hunting.  Dental Hygienist Mindy has over 22 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist and a goal of making each patient have a positive dental experience while providing exceptional care. She feels it is important to listen to her patients' concerns so she can give them the education they need to make healthy choices regarding their mouth and smile. When Mindy is not at work, she and her husband are busy attending various activities for their teenage twins, Molly and Maverick. She can also be found in her yard gardening and tending to her five spoiled chickens. |
Dr. Leigh Ammon |
