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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text width=”750px” align=”center”]We think we have one of the best dental teams in Grants Pass. It\u2019s not just the education and experience, it\u2019s the passion each one of our team members has for their job. It\u2019s the compassion, understanding, and empathy each one of the team members has for our patients. As a team we will make your dental experience awesome<\/a>![\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column]
\"Dr-Sara-Riechers\"<\/div>

Sara Riechers, DDS, FAGD<\/h2>
Dentist<\/div>

Dr. Riechers (rhymes with \u201cStickers\u201d) was born and raised in northwestern Arizona and graduated from the University of Arizona in Tucson before attending the School of Dentistry at the University of Washington in Seattle. After receiving her dental degree in 2007, she completed a one-year general residency (AEGD) in Yakima to expand her skills in surgery, pedodontics, endodontics, prosthodontics, special needs patients, and sedation. She worked for two years in Grants Pass at a local community clinic before beginning her own practice in 2010.<\/p>\n

Illustrating her commitment to lifelong education and providing the best care possible for her patients, in 2022 Dr. Riechers was awarded a Fellowship from the Academy of General Dentistry after completing over 500 hundred of hours of continuing education courses and a rigorous examination.<\/p>\n

In her free time, she stays busy doing all sorts of outdoor activities with her husband and two children, attends as many local concerts and music festivals as possible, and is a talented mandolin player – she especially enjoys folk, Irish, and bluegrass.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Ashley Annis<\/h2>
Office Manager<\/div>

Ashley was born and raised in the Pacific Northwest. She immediately loved the dental field when she began in 2010 seeing first hand how a confident smile can change lives. She has worked with nearly all specialties and a wide variety of general dentists. Ashley has recently taken a few years off to begin a family and now has a daughter and two sons. She is so excited to be back in the office, and even more excited about the office and team she has found with Compassionate Dentistry.<\/p>\n

Ashley enjoys the outdoors and water! She loves taking her three children, fianc\u00e9, and dog to explore new places.<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Noelle Adams<\/h2>
Dental Hygienist<\/div>

Noelle graduated in 2016 from Yakima Valley College with her bachelors degree and restorative function in dental hygiene. She moved from Eastern Washington to Grants Pass in 2017 when she married Jordan, a native to the area.<\/p>\n

She loves her career as a hygienist because she can meet people where they are at without judgment and help them achieve and maintain a beautiful healthy smile. She prides herself on gentle but very thorough cleanings and helping patients who are anxious have a good experience at the dentist. When she is not at work, she loves spending time with her husband and 2 kids, and their dog. She loves hearing about her patients\u2019 families and pets and seeing photos! When she\u2019s out of the office, she loves photography, reading, and painting.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Isabella Cuero-Sheldon, RDH<\/h2>
Dental Hygienist<\/div>

Isabella joined Compassionate Dentistry in 2026. She is a RDH with over 25 years of dental experience. She graduated from March Air Force Base in Moreno Valley California in 2005.<\/p>\n

She is originally from Colombia South America and is fluent in Spanish.<\/p>\n

Isabella strives to ensure that the standard of care is met for each individual patient. She loves getting to know her patients and their needs and takes great pride in her work. Since moving to Oregon four years ago she has enjoyed the beautiful landscapes and outdoors activities available such as skiing, hiking and camping.<\/p>\n

She also enjoys gardening, dancing, traveling, visiting the beach and spending time with her family in Southern California.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Rustie Rigel<\/h2>
Dental Assistant<\/div>

Rustie has been in the dental field for 27 years. She started out by volunteering her time to get her foot in the door.<\/p>\n

Rustie loves to help improve her patients’ smile and confidence one tooth at a time. She combines her humor with communication and knowledge to help relax them and make them comfortable.<\/p>\n

Rustie enjoys spending time with her children and grandchildren along with family and friends. Her yard and garden are a passion. She also enjoys anything outside when the weather is warm.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

\"Calista<\/div>

Calista Lannon, EFDA<\/h2>
Dental Assistant<\/div>

Calista is a recent graduate of the Expanded Functions Dental Assistant program at Rogue Community College. Calista’s interest in a dental career began in high school, and she plans on pursuing a career in dental hygiene after she gains a few years of experience as a dental assistant.<\/p>\n

She loves dance and music, including 16 years of ballet and playing the violin for almost a decade. In her free time she enjoys exploring the outdoors with her husband and son.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>[\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text width=”750px” align=”center”]We think we have one of the best dental teams in Grants Pass. It\u2019s not just the education and experience, it\u2019s the passion each one of our team members has for their job. It\u2019s the compassion, understanding, and…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-142","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","entry","has-media"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t