Front Desk
Icela
Office Manager, DA, RHS, EFDA
I was raised in Hood River and graduated from Hood River Valley
High School. I love the Pacific Northwest. I enjoy the amazing
outdoors and spending time with my beautiful family. Working at
Columbia View Dental is like having a second family. Patients are
always our number one priority and we strive for excellent
customer service. I can't wait to meet you and help you keep a
beautiful smile.
Amber
Insurance Specialist
I grew up on a small farm in Mosier and graduated from Wahtonka
High School. I enjoy hiking, Painting, and hanging out with family
and friends. I enjoy working at Columbia View Dental and helping
patients with their insurance and treatment plans. I can't wait to
meet you.
Francisco
Schedule Coordinator
I’m a graduate of The Dalles High school. I have been working in
the dental industry for over 2 years, I enjoy the outdoors and
spending time at the gym.
I love working with our patients to be able to accomplish all of their dental treatments. I can’t wait to meet you.
I love working with our patients to be able to accomplish all of their dental treatments. I can’t wait to meet you.
Assistants
Carmen
Dental Assistant, RHS, EFDA
I was born in The Dalles and raised on a small farm just South of
town. I graduated from The Dalles High School in 1994. I started
working in dentistry in December 1993. In addition to taking
classes at Portland Community College for x-ray certification, I
received all my training on the job with Dr. Jon S Hopkins DMD,
and Dr. Michael C Murat DDS. I have had the privilege of working
at Columbia View Dental for 22 years now. Our patients are
"family". It's been a privilege to work in a small-town,
family-oriented dental practice where everybody knows everybody
and we watch kids grow up and then bring in their kids. it's very
rewarding
Brisa
Dental Assistant, RHS
I was raised in Hood River and graduated from Hood River valley
high school. I am so fortunate to be able to work with the best
knowledgeable team members. I enjoy helping our patients and look
forward to growing my career as a Dental Assistant. In my personal
time, I enjoy making memories with my family and closest friends.
Hygienists
Wendy
Dental Hygienist, RDH
I have been with Columbia View Dental since 1994. Married 25 years
to my best friend. We love to go camping, our favorite place is
the Oregon coast. I have two dogs named Reuben and Cali. I love
working at Columbia View dental because my patients feel like
family.
Sharilyn
Dental Hygienist, RDH
I was born in Canada and raised in Southern Oregon enjoying dual
citizenship. I graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at MHCC
in 2019. My husband and I live with our 10 chickens and Golden
Retriever on a small farm in Washington. I have two adult
children, a son and a daughter, who live in Hawaii. When I am not
caring for my amazing patients at Columbia View Dental I am
pursuing my many hobbies which include professional bird
photography, playing the piano, singing, gardening, home
improvement, and hiking.
Chelsea
Dental Hygienist, RDH
I was born and raised in the Dalles and married a local! My
hobbies include singing, restoring old furniture and hanging out
with my Bulldog Otis. I love meeting new people and building
relationships with my patients. I have a gentle touch and always
want my patients to feel comfortable. I believe laughter is
important and just want to make people smile!
