Meet Our Team




 


 

The Team

Our exceptional, friendly staff is our greatest asset. Our dental assistants and hygienists are licensed professionals who pride themselves on staying on the cutting edge of dentistry. They are excited about what they are doing, have high standards of quality and integrity, and are motivated to achieve the best results for our family of patients.

Our dedicated and motivated staff has one primary goal—your utmost comfort! We feel it’s important that you understand the treatment that you’ll be receiving so that you can relax during the procedure. Our staff is eager to answer any questions regarding your dental care. Please feel free to share with us your needs and concerns.




                                               


Trisha, Front Desk

Trisha is welcoming as our front desk receptionist, she is the first person you see while in our care and often the last one. Trisha is wonderful to talk with always smiling and emulating a caring and understanding attitude. 

Trisha started working at Stonebrook Family Dental in January of 2018, she works with the insurance companies to verify eligibility and insurance benefits, schedules our patients.

Trisha has lived and worked in our community for most of her life, when she is not at work, she enjoys spending time camping and time with family and friends, especially her Grandkids. 



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 Maxi, Front Desk 

Maxi joined Stonebrook Family Dental in August of 2022. With over 20 years of experience in the Dental Industry, she brings knowledge and compassion to our patients. Maxi has lived in the local community for all of her life. In her free time she loves exploring Oregon, and most of all spending time with her family and dogs.



   

Raena, EFDA Dental Assistant 



 

 Melissa, Dental Assistant

Melissa has been a dental assistant for 6 years. She prides herself in compassionate dental care and making sure her patients feel comfortable. She joined Stonebrook Family Dental in October 2022.

Melissa loves to express her creativity in many different ways. She enjoys baking, creating sweet treats, painting, and styling hair. Melissa loves exploring the wonders of Oregon and is always up for a good hike. Melissa loves pretty sunrises but dislikes driving in the snow. 

She loves spending time with family and loved ones. Melissa is a foodie, and loves to try new places! If you have any recommendations, feel free to let her know.  

  

Vanessa Alvarado, Dental Assistant

​Vanessa joined Stonebrook Family Dental in September 2023. Her favorite procedure to assist in are extractions. Vanessa looks forward to coming to work everyday, not just to learn something new, but also to build meaningful connections with both her team and patients.

Vanessa's family consists of her husband, two daughters, two pugs and an English Bulldog. In the very limited free time she gets, Vanessa enjoys building Legos, or watching a good comedy or heart-felt film. Vanessa’s favorite color is green, and her favorite flowers are sunflowers. Vanessa dislikes waking up early but will do it as long as she has a good cup of coffee.   


 

 Charity, Dental Hygienist 

Charity returned to Oregon in the summer of 2020 and joined the Stonebrook Family Dental team in January 2023.  Charity earned her bachelor's in Exercise Science at Seattle Pacific University in 2004 before continuing on to earn her AAS in dental hygiene from Colorado Northwestern Community College in 2006.  Since then, Charity has had the privilege to care for active duty military as well as work in several private practices.  With nearly 18 years of experience, she brings a passion for providing exceptional care in the most comfortable way possible.  Charity loves helping to improve her patient's overall health and enjoys building relationships with her patients.  
 
Charity is a mom to 2 children and has a black Labrador Retriever.  She loves spending time with her kids, fitness, reading, gardening, cooking, and the great outdoors.  Charity loves that the PNW offers so many opportunities to spend time outside.  Her most favorite place to visit is Alaska and travels there every chance she can get. 

 


Karly, Dental Hygienist 

 Karly graduated from Idaho State University in 1998 with a Bachelor's of Science in Dental Hygiene. She and her husband moved to Oregon in 1999. They have three daughters and a small pile of pets. When Karly is not working or caring for her family, you will find her outside! 

Gardening, hiking, exploring, walking her dogs and just soaking in some sunshine. In the many months without sun Karly finds joy in cooking, fitness, Oregon Pinot Noir, music, and waiting for the next day of sunshine. She is passionate about the health of the human body and loves learning from podcasts and innovative thinkers. 

 

Brooke, Dental Hygienist 

Brooke is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. Her top priority is to help each patient achieve optimal oral health while making them feel comfortable with a pleasant approach during dental visits. Believe it or not, it's been a dream of Brooke’s to be a dental hygienist ever since she underwent orthodontic treatment in middle school. Seeing the confidence and spark that Brooke’s dental team gave her through a new smile, made her want to give it back to others.

Brooke was born and raised in Hawaii before venturing off to Oregon for college in 2018. She enjoys traveling back home to enjoy the sunshine, eat the amazing food, and lounge on the beach. On her free time, Brooke likes to explore the outdoors, try new restaurants, and be surrounded by her friends and family.


 

Maria, Dental Hygienist

 Maria is a native Oregonian, born and raised in the Portland Metro area. She is a registered dental hygienist who graduated from Pacific University with a Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene. Her experience as a first-generation Hispanic is what fuels her motivation to succeed.

One of her strongest motivations for pursing dental hygiene is that every day she gets the opportunity to positively impact her patients. Her goal is to help raise awareness about the connections between the mouth and body within her community. Maria and her husband have a 13-month old daughter who keeps them on their toes. She loves watching her little-one’s personality develop into a sassy, strong-headed, independent little girl. When she is not in the office, you can find her watching Frozen or Trolls with her daughter. She loves to hike, swim, binge watch tv-series, and travel to different beaches across the world.