Dedicated Professionals
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Connie feels fortunate to be practicing dental hygiene in her hometown for over 22 years. Participation in several study clubs, continuing education classes, and working with periodontists are exciting, but developing friendships with patients is the most rewarding aspect of her professional career.
Outside of work, Connie enjoys snow skiing with her husband Greg and children Aaron and Lindsey. She competes in water ski tournaments with Greg and Aaron, and equestrian events with Lindsey. Connie takes every opportunity to be outdoors camping, horseback riding, backpacking, hiking, biking, running, or gardening.
Marie has worked with Dr. Valachi since early 2003 and has recently made the transition to part-time. In addition to keeping up with her kid’s varied activities, Marie enjoys playing the piano. She participates in community music as a piano teacher and accompanist for children’s choirs and musical theater. Marie has also spent many hours volunteering her dental skills with Northwest Medical Teams, providing care to uninsured children and adults in Columbia County.
Michelle has been practicing dental hygiene for over twenty years. She is happy to have called St. Helens home for the last eight years.
Michelle enjoys gardening, canning and decorating for the holidays. She and Her husband Lain have two boys, Hunter and Tanner, who both enjoy football and basketball. As a family, they all spend many weekends at sporting events! Their family is completed by their three dogs, smokey, yankee and buster, and their cat, whiskers.
Karri is a life-long resident of Scappoose. She enjoys spending her time at home and with her daughter Brooke.
She also enjoys the outdoors, and her hobbies of pottery and glass art.
Crystal Hentges, Dental Assistant
Crystal joined our team in 2011 and has been in the dental field since 2005.
In her down time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two small boys camping and riding ATVs.
Kelly has been a loyal employee in our practice for over 15 years! Her first 12 years were spent as head chairside assistant, and she became Practice Adminstrator in 2003. Her extensive chairside expertise and sharp business skills allow her to serve many needs of our patients, from clinical questions to insurance issues and financial arrangements. She recently became a member of the Oregon Dental Administrators Association (ODAA).
Outside of the office, Kelly enjoys camping, gardening, and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
