Alissa Atherly, RDH

Education

High School:  Crane, Oregon

1984 Boise State University:  Certificate of Completion in Dental Assisting

1993 Lane Community College:  Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

Years in Practice

Has been a Dental Hygienist since 1993

Worked with Dr. Coombe since 1997

3 years for a Periodontist

Personal Information

Alissa enjoys skiing, race walking, hiking, traveling, golfing, animals and spending time with husband, Darst, daughter, Anika and son, William.



Carolyn Blanchard, RDH

Education

High School:  Eugene , Oregon

1971:  Lane Community College, Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

1992:   University of Oregon , Bachelor of Science Degree in Community Health Education- Emphasis on Gerontology

Years in Practice

Over 37 years of dental hygiene experience

Has worked with Dr. Coombe since 2003

3 years for Periodontist

20 years as Dental hygiene/assisting instructor

Personal Information

Carolyn enjoys spending time with her husband, Dennis, her two daughters, and her grandchildren.  She also enjoys hiking snowshoeing, camping, traveling, sewing, gardening, and learning new things.



Debby Whipple, RDH

Education

High School:  Eugene, Oregon

1979 Oregon Health Sciences University:  Bachelors of Science degree in Dental Hygiene

Years in Practice

Over 28 years of dental hygiene experience

Has worked with Dr. Coombe since 2002

Personal Information

Debby has been involved with youth ministries for 20 years at Redmond Community Church, as well as volunteering for school activities and fundraisers.  She enjoys hiking, running, outdoor activities of all kinds, traveling and spending time with family and extended family.

 

 



Deborah Shapiro, RDH

Education

High School:  Castro Valley , California

1994 Tunxis College , Assosciates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene

Years in Pracitce

Over 15 years of dental hygiene experience

Has worked with Dr. Coombe since 2005

3 years for a Periodontist

7 years as a dental assistant

3 years in Alaska Bush Dentistry

Personal Information

Deborah is married and has two sons, Adam, who is 24 years old and Brett, who is 20 years old.  She enjoys hiking, skiing, boating, and meeting and making new friends.

 

 



Serene Gribskov, RDH

Education

High School:  Snoqualmie , Washington

1996:  Pierce College , Associates of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene

Years in Pracitce

Over 13 years of Dental Hygiene experience

Has worked with Dr. Coombe since 2005

Personal Information

Serene has lived in Central Oregon for over eight years.  She, along with her husband, Bryan and daughter, Parker, enjoys skiing and snowboarding in the winter months and wakeboarding and camping in the summer months.





Kari Lawrence, RDH

Education

High School:  Lebanon, Oregon

1995:  Apollo College, Dental Assisting

2004: Lane Co mmunity College, Associates of Science degree in Dental Hygiene

Years in Pracitce

Over 13 years of Dental experience

Has worked with the Coombe and Jones dental team since 2008

Personal Information

We have always loved the Central Oregon area. M y husband spent many of his childhood weekends at Three Rivers Recreation area on Lake Billy Chinook. Our family enjoys many outdoor activities including hiking, camping, boating and biking.