Meet the Team
Welcome to Southwest Portland Dental! Our front desk administrators are here to greet you with a smile and assist you with any needs. With a combined experience of over 50 years, our team remains enthusiastic and dedicated to making your visit as smooth as possible.
We are the first people you'll meet when you arrive, and we're excited to help you get started as a new patient, including assisting with transferring your records. We're also here to answer any questions you might have about our practice.
When you call, we'll strive to address your questions and requests efficiently. From scheduling appointments to handling billing inquiries, we are committed to providing the support you need. We look forward to being your preferred choice for dental care in Portland, OR.
Our roles involve a variety of tasks, and here's how we can specifically serve you:
Sanna
Front Desk Administrator/Accounts Manager
I have varied administrative, secretarial and educational experience. When the need arises, I am available to review our financial policies and help you manage your account payment options.
Lindsay
Dental Hygienist
I am excited to be part of the extraordinary team at Southwest Portland Dental. I worked as a dental assistant before graduating from PCC's Registered Dental Hygiene program. I am looking forward to providing our patients with exceptional care in dental hygiene and oral hygiene instruction. I take pride in accomplishing thorough, and comfortable care.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband, Mike, and our dog, Bodhi. When I'm not in the office, you may run into me walking my dog, playing tennis, or exploring Portland's food scene.
Tamara
Dental Hygienist
I have been a registered dental hygienist since 2011. I received my education in dental hygiene from West Los Angeles College. I love building long-term relationships with patients and take pride in delivering meticulous dental care with a smile. I am so excited to be a part of the fantastic dental team here at Southwest Portland Dental.
We are so excited to call Oregon our home - me, my husband Jonathan and our daughter Cady are originally from southern California. It was our goal to make our forever home in Portland and we are happy to have achieved that. We also love backpacking! In our spare time, you will find us out on trails soaking up all the nature that the beautiful PNW has to offer.
Emma
Front Office Manager
Though I grew up two hours away in tiny Goldendale, WA. I moved to Portland after living and working in Utah as an endodontic assistant helping with two years of root canals. I’ve never lived in Portland but moving here felt like coming home. I love Oregon!
When I’m not at work I enjoy cooking (but not washing dishes), reading in my comfy chair, trying (and failing) to keep my many plants alive, and crocheting while watching scary movies.
Fiona
Dental Assistant
I grew up in Lake Oswego and have lived in Oregon my whole life. I previously worked as a pediatric dental assistant before becoming a part of the wonderful eam here at Southwest Portland Dental.
In my free time, I like writing music, and in the winter, I love to go skiing!
Zihurave
I was born and raised in Portland. I graduated from Elite Dental Assisting Academy in 2020. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my dear friends, playing ukulele, writing poetry, and playing with my dog, Cooper.