Jessica, Office Manager
Jessica comes to Riverplace Periodontics from Portland, Oregon, but is originally from Fresno, California. She joined the team in January 2017.
She has a passion for teeth and getting to know each patient on a personal level! For Jessica, working in the dental field is incredibly rewarding. It is about being a part of a team and helping to take care of front office and the financial needs of each patient.
In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son, camping, and exploring Oregon!
Daisy, Patient Care Coordinator
Daisy is the first person you will speak to on the phone or see when coming to our office! She is a born and raised Oregonian. Daisy joined the dental field in 2015 and came to our office in 2022. For Daisy, the dental field is about helping to create a smile that patients truly feel happy with. She loves to enjoy a good book, try local coffee shops, get outdoors, and give back to our community through volunteer work.
Sheri, Dental Assistant
Joined the office in: 2010
Began career in dental field: 1985
Education: College of the Redwoods
Sheri comes to us from San Francisco, CA! Her nurturing and calming energy put patients at ease, making the patient experience as relaxing as possible. Sheri has a passion for helping patients achieve optimal oral health and finds the dental field rewarding. In her spare time, Sheri volunteers with Rabbit Advocates; fostering and raising bunnies. She enjoys spending time with her family, baking, and walking her dog.
Lanie, Dental Assistant
Photo & Bio coming soon!
Sarah, Administrative Assistant
Joined the office in: November 2020
Began career in dental field: 2013
Education: Concorde Career College
Sarah is our administrative assistant and ray of sunshine! Her passion for the dental field comes from knowing she is helping to change lives forever. In her spare time, she is a barrel racer, competing in professional rodeos across the NW! She loves spending time with her husband, their corgi Rosie and horses Buddy, Slim and Sophie.
Tamar, Hygienist
Joined the office in: March 2017
Began career in dental field: 2013
Education: Mt. Hood Community College & Oregon Tech
Tamar is a Portland native. She has spent her career in the greater Portland metropolitan area, working with patients of all ages and dental needs. Her passion is in public health, helping to treat underserved populations and educating people on the importance of dental health. She has training in the latest technologies and has spent the last half of her career working in periodontics. She believes in taking a holistic approach to dentistry, focusing on her patients’ overall health and how it ties into their dental needs. She enjoys helping patients achieve the smile of their dreams.
When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her husband and children, cooking, traveling, hiking, and volunteering in the community.
Favorite quote:
“No man can become rich without himself enriching others.”
~Andrew Carnegie
Tamie, Director of Operations
Tamie is a native Oregonian who began working in the dental field in high school. She loves getting to know her patients and seeing happy smiles. She works with a wonderful team, including Dr. Tran, and believes that their caring treatment of their patients is proof.
In addition to the dental field, Tamie loves spending time with her three grown children, her husband, and her Goldendoodle, Bentley. She also enjoys camping in their RV, traveling, music and curling up with a good book.