Meet the Staff

Experienced Oral Surgery and Implant Team in Gresham, OR

For more information about Meet the Staff or to schedule a consultation with Dr. Smith, please call our office in Gresham, OR at Blue Lake Oral Surgery Office Phone Number (503) 667-1431.
Tavin – Surgical Assistant  Blue Lake Oral Surgery

Tavin – Surgical Assistant

I was born and raised in Billings, Montana. After graduating from Eastern Montana College in 1987, I moved to Portland, Oregon.  I started working as a Oral Surgery Assistant in 1988 and have continued to do so ever since. It is very hard to believe I have been doing this over 35 years now. I feel very fortunate and enjoy what I do. My hobbies include hiking and painting. I live and work in Gresham and I am happy to be a part of this community. Our practice is care oriented and I feel like our patients appreciate this. I have worked for some wonderful doctors and have enjoyed some lasting friendships with old bosses and co-workers. I am excited to be a part of the team here at Blue Lake Oral Surgery.

Kd – Surgical Assistant Blue Lake Oral Surgery

Kd – Surgical Assistant

I have been in the dental field starting at the age of 21. I worked with a general dentist until he retired but knew I wanted to work side by side with an oral surgeon. I enjoy oral surgery because it has a medical side as well as dental. I hold EFDA and a radiology certificate as well as BLS, ACLS, PALS and DAANCE certification.

I enjoy working with my hands and caring for patients to make them feel at ease as much as possible.

In my free time I enjoy spending time with my granddaughter and family. I like the outdoors and anything crafty.

Satera – Surgical Assistant Blue Lake Oral Surgery

Satera – Surgical Assistant

I have been a dental assistant since the age of 19. I started in general dentistry and quickly moved to oral surgery. Growing up I have had a significant fear of the dentist, but after having a good experience during my time with the orthodontist, I knew I wanted to help people overcome their dental fears and challenges.

Working at Blue Lake Oral Surgery has been the best experience because I get to work with my friends.

Tiffany – Front Office Coordinator Blue Lake Oral Surgery

Tiffany – Front Office Coordinator

My love for the dental field started in high school. Shortly after graduating, I trained on the job to become a chairside assistant working in general dentistry, then moved to the administrative side of the practice.

Not many people like going to the dentist, so I love being a part of a team that makes you as comfortable as possible, teaching patients that having dental treatment doesn’t have to be a terrible experience and then seeing patients smiling and happy after treatment is very rewarding.

I love spending time with my family and friends.

Amanda – Office Manager Blue Lake Oral Surgery

Amanda – Office Manager

I have always loved dentistry. I spent my senior year of high school volunteering at an orthodontics office where I found teeth and patient care fascinating. Once I graduated from assisting school, I found a job assisting in oral surgery with Dr. Smith and I knew right away that oral surgery was where I wanted to spend my career. After 12 years of being a surgical assistant to Dr. Smith, learning so many things about medicine and dentistry it felt like the right time to challenge myself with something new. I am happy to have the opportunity to be the Office Manager at Blue Lake Oral Surgery and continuing my career with Dr. Julie Ann Smith.

In my free time I love spending time with my daughter, husband and dog doing anything outdoors.

We Provide the Highest Quality Oral Surgery Care for Our Patients

Dr. Smith offers exceptional Oral Surgery services such as dental implant placement, wisdom teeth removal, bone grafting, and more!
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