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Wolfe Family Dental
2115 NE 42nd Ave
Portland, OR 97213
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Registered Dental Hygienist
Born and raised in the Portland area, Dani graduated from West Linn High school in 1996. She attended her first two years of college at Oregon State University before transferring to Oregon Health Sciences University where she received her Bachelors Degree in Science in Dental Hygiene in 2000. Dani has experience working in General Dentistry, Pediatric Dentistry and in Periodontics. She has been working at this office since 2010.
Her passion is helping anxious patients overcome their fears in the Dental office, as she herself had suffered for years from a high level of dental anxiety. Finding ways to relate to patients with compassion, humor and getting to know them on a personal level is what makes her love this profession.
She is a mom to four children and a bonus mom to two step daughters. She enjoys playing board games with her children, traveling when possible, re-decorating, crafts, and DIY home projects.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jackie was born and raised in Portland, OR where she graduated from Reynolds High School in 2008. Her passion for dentistry started with a conversation with her childhood dentist during a routine cleaning appointment. That led her to begin her career in dentistry as a dental assistant in 2011. She has experience in both general dentistry and Periodontics.
After working in that capacity for a few years, Jackie decided to pursue her ultimate goal of becoming a Dental Hygienist. She graduated from Mt. Hood Community College in June of 2017.
We were pleased to have her join our team in March of 2018 as a full-time Dental Hygienist. Jackie has a passion for education, whether it’s her own or educating her patients. She enjoys helping her patients understand their oral health so they can make informed and educated decisions about their care.
When she’s not working, you can find Jackie enjoying the local food scene, hiking, playing sports or just spending time with her wife, Vanessa and their 6 year old “puppy”, Pablo. She also enjoys time with her family who live in the area as well, going to concerts and on their annual family camping adventure at Trillium Lake.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Bonnie was born and raised in Gladstone, OR. Her journey in dentistry began when a childhood friend, a dental assistant, offered her a job as a sterile tech at the dental office in which she worked. Little did she know, this would lead to a career in the dental field. In 2006, Bonnie moved to Reno, NV for 7 years. During that period, she completed the dental assisting program at Truckee Meadows Community College. Upon moving back to OR, Bonnie began working for Mark’s father (also a Dentist) in NE Portland as a dental assistant before deciding to go back to school to pursue a career as a dental hygienist. It was a slow start, working full time and taking pre-requisite night and weekend classes. She attended dental hygiene school at Mt Hood Community College. It’s funny how things work out, as Bonnie recalls JT Eilers telling her, “Mark will have a spot for you after you graduate”.
A year after graduating, Bonnie was indeed offered a position at Eilers Dental as a dental hygienist. Bonnie loves making a difference in her patients’ lives, building relationships and treating each patient as if they were a member of her own family. She lives in Happy Valley with her Fiancé, Jason, son Eugene, and soon to be step kids, Megan and Lance. We can’t forget about their fur-baby Oakley, a 2 year old Golden Retriever, who has the whole family smitten. In her spare time, Bonnie enjoys hiking with Oakley, taking their trailer on camping adventures, exercising, skiing, and spending time with family and friends.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Taylor was born in South Korea but was raised in Iowa. She graduated from the University of Iowa with her bachelor’s degree in fine art. Soon after, she had the opportunity to live and work in Korea, where she taught Korean children English. While there, she met her husband who was there teaching as well. They lived in Korea together for three years before returning to the US and settling in his home state of Oregon to set their roots and start a family.
Taylor received her Dental Hygiene education at Portland Community College and has found her niche working in general dentistry. She most enjoys building relationships with her patients and treating them with care and compassion. When she is away from work, Taylor enjoys exploring different parks, eating out at new restaurants and going on adventures with her husband and 4 year old son who loves catching Pokémon.
Dental Assistant
Sierra was born in Eugene, Oregon and grew up in the smaller town of Sweet Home where she graduated high school. She then attended Tongue Point Job Corps Dental Assisting Program before moving to Portland and starting her career as a dental assistant. After working as an assistant for a year, Sierra received her Expanded Functions Dental Assistant certification.
She attributes her interest in dentistry to her aunt, who began her career in the dental field at the very same young age as Sierra. She has a huge heart and compassion for patients and is passionate about helping each one of them feel comfortable and confident in their smile.
Outside of work, Sierra enjoys going to concerts with friends and hiking around the Northwest. In addition, she enjoys snuggling up at home on the couch with her cats.
Dental Assistant
Retta moved to the Portland area from the Oregon coast at the age of 13. After graduating from Corbett high school as a Junior, her interest in oral health led her to attend Portland Community College. She received her certification as an expanded function dental assistant in 1988. While the field of Dentistry is ever-evolving, Retta has enjoyed witnessing the technological advancements that have been made since beginning her career. This has made her well versed in a variety of different offices, procedures, and styles of dentistry.
Retta has worked in both general and pediatric dentistry, helping her gain an understanding and appreciation for patients of all ages. She has enjoyed giving back to her community by volunteering her time providing dental care for low-income residents of the greater Portland area through programs such as The Coalition of Community Health Clinics.
Retta is passionate about patient care and making your dental visit comfortable with her caring demeanor and vast dental knowledge. She joined our team in January 2021.
In her free time, Retta enjoys spending time with her 2 children, 9 grandchildren and her fur baby Rocky, an American bulldog.
Dental Assistant
Kim was born in Vietnam and moved to Portland, Oregon in 2000. She attended Portland Beauty School and obtained her hair license in 2001. She began studying English at Portland Community College shortly thereafter.
At the suggestion of her niece, who attended dental school in Arizona, Kim pursued a career in the field of dentistry, specifically, dental assisting. In 2007, she received a certificate as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant from Portland Community College.
Kim comes to us with 14 years of experience in general dentistry. Kim has been a part of the Wolfe Family Dental team since 2020. She is fluent in both Vietnamese and English.
Kim’s only child is her daughter, Kelly. They are a dynamic duo and enjoy cooking together whenever possible. Kelly is currently attending college at the University of Oregon.
Outside of work, Kim enjoys cooking and perfecting her Vietnamese recipes. She is also known to spend hours in her garden where you will find an infinite number of tomatoes, blueberries, and chili peppers. To stay active, Kim goes on neighborhood walks as frequently as the weather allows.
Dental Assistant
Cassidy was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. Upon graduating from Roosevelt High School, she began studying at Portland Community College with an initial desire to enter the Dental Hygiene Program there. Upon further exploration into the field of Dentistry, her passion shifted to dental assisting. She chose dental assisting because of the wide variety of procedures you could be involved in helping with each day.
Cassidy graduated with her Expanded Function Dental Assistant certification in 2019 and has enjoyed working in the field of general dentistry. She loves the challenge and the continual learning that is involved in private practice as well as developing relationships with her patients.
Outside of work, Cassidy enjoys spending her time with her fiance’ and their fur baby, a very spoiled kitty named Takoma. Whether hiking around the Pacific Northwest or going on long drives to the mountain or coast, she will be found listening to a true crime podcast or audiobook while taking in the scenery. She also enjoys researching and trying out new recipes as well as tending to her succulent garden.
Office Manager
Tara is originally from Northern California where she started her dental career in 2009 as a dental assistant. In 2015 she transitioned into management with a private practice in Sonoma County, CA, where she was pleasantly surprised to learn management was a perfect fit.
Tara moved to the Portland area with her family in 2017. She loves spending time outdoors hiking and at the beach with her husband Jay and two youngest children. She has two adult children. Her son Matthew, who currently lives in Az, and daughter Jordan, a recent SDSU graduate.
She enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with friends.
Front Office Specialist
Cyndi was born and raised in sunny Southern California. In 1996, Cyndi and her husband, Randy, relocated to Oregon and haven’t looked back since. While she began her dental career as a dental assistant, her true calling was working in the front office, where she has been for the past 20 years. Cyndi joined the team at Eilers Dental in 2019 as our scheduling coordinator. She enjoys the field of dentistry, welcoming each patient with a smile and answering any questions you may have.
She’s also a neighbor as well as an active parent at Grant High School, where her 3 daughters attend school. Cyndi is an avid soccer fan and loves watching her girls (age 18 and 16 y/o twins) play as well as taking in as many Timbers and Thorns games as possible. In her spare time, Cyndi loves spending time with her family, cooking, gardening, and getting outdoors as much as possible.
Front Office Assistant
Katelyn very recently relocated to Portland from Kansas City. She was born and raised in Kansas City and attended Pittsburg State University in Pittsburg, KS. Although she started college with the idea of becoming a nurse, she found that the dental field was a better fit for her. She has a passion for helping others feel better about themselves. Prior to moving to Portland, she worked as a sterile tech and front office receptionist in an orthodontic office.
Katelyn decided to move to the Pacific Northwest to start a new chapter and we are honored that part of that adventure included working with us at Wolfe Family Dental. Her bubbly personality and eagerness to learn have made her a great addition to our front office team.
Since moving to Portland, Katelyn has enjoyed taking in the many parks, coffee shops and food carts. In her spare time, she loves hanging out with her dogs, going to concerts with friends, and eating great food. Nothing pairs better with a full belly than a long nap, which she also enjoys.