I am a native of Portland. I attended Wilson High School where I was an all-state soccer player. During my sophomore year, I met a beautiful girl named Jacqueline. We have been together for 21 years now and have three lovely children; our daughter, Carson (9) and two sons, Michael and Gerrit (7 and 6). We enjoy spending time together with our three dogs (two labradors and a pug), playing outdoor sports and boating in the summer.
I received my Bachelors degree in Biology from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth Texas. I attended Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry and received my DMD degree in 2002. After graduation I spent one year at the Portland VA Medical Clinic where I received my certificate of General Practice Residency. I studied extensively in the associations of Oral Health and General Physical Health. I spent much of my time working with medically compromised patients, which greatly benefits my practice today.
My first dental practice was in Sisters, Oregon, where I practiced there from July 2003 to December 2006. As the first dentist to offer minimally-invasive dental care in Central Oregon I became quite popular with the media. I was featured on the local television news station as the first dentist to offer one-appointment crowns and veneers. I have been featured in local and national dental magazines as an expert in laser dental care, and featured in local newspapers for innovative technologies and minimally-invasive dental care options.
Since purchasing my new practice in Beaverton we have undergone a beautiful renovation to offer a modern and relaxing environment for all our patients. I am excited to be working with my brother to provide the best dental care possible to the Portland-Metro area.
I began working with Dr. Kris Blodgett soon after he bought his practice in Beaverton. I have been a dental assistant for 11 years and the best aspect of my job is developing a rapport with my patients. It has been a pleasure working in a progressive, innovative environment that is dedicated to high quality dental care and patient health.
I grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan and moved to Portland in 2001. My husband and I have been married for over 5 years and enjoy hiking and kayaking and all of the recreational activities that the Pacific Northwest has to offer. This winter I will be continuing my education and pursuing my degree in Environmental Science.
I graduated from the Oregon Institute of Technology, with a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1999, and have been working as a full-time hygienist in private practice ever since. As a recent member of the Blodgett Dental Care team, I am enjoying meeting the patients in the practice, and I look forward to getting to know each one on an individual basis in the years to come. I truly enjoy and appreciate working in a state of the art office, as it allows me to offer and provide the absolute best in dentistry. As a hygienist, I take pride in providing individualized care for my patients and helping them achieve their dental health goals.
In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, my boyfriend, Jesse, and my eight year old iguana, Kermetta. Some of my hobbies include: traveling, reading, exercising, snow skiing, boating and wakeboarding.