My Family Plus Your Family Equals Great Smiles

The average course of treatment takes about a year. During that time, you will change to a new set of aligners every two weeks. Each set of aligners gently moves your teeth one step closer to their optimal position until you develop a beautiful, healthy smile.

Unlike traditional braces, few people will even know you're wearing aligners. So you can have the confidence you need while looking great at work, at school, and with friends. It's a new type of orthodontics, keeping your great look now to look exceptional in the future!

Many everyday things like coffee, tea and wine can significantly dull teeth. Smile-whitening enables us to significantly brighten your smile for that dazzling white smile you deserve.

Plastic whitening trays will be made from models of your teeth. You will then place a special whitening gel in each tray and wear the trays in your mouth for several hours per day. (Many patients wear their trays after dinner and before bed.) A significant change in tooth color is usually seen in just four to six weeks.

Katie was born and raised in the beautiful sunshine of California until she was 18. After graduating high school she moved to Reno, Nevada to attend college at the University of Nevada, Reno. While attending UNR she was a 4 year member and 3 year captain of the University Dance Team. She had many amazing opportunities traveling to various places such as Notre Dame, Florida, Nebraska and Hawaii to proudly represent the Wolf Pack.

Later graduating in 2009 with her Bachelor of Science in Health Ecology she always had the desire to help others. For 5 years she worked in a physical therapy clinic and taught several dance classes. After 11 years of living by the great Sierra Nevada Mountains where she spent many a days snowboarding alongside the breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, she moved here to Lebanon, OR, where she has ties to our own COMP-Northwest medical school.

MaryAnn is a graduate of Lane Community College and has 13 years of experience as both a dental assistant and a dental hygienist. Her philosophy of care is comprehensive care for total patient wellness. She stays current with changes in the dental field with both online and classroom continuing education classes. MaryAnn is an avid poker player and enjoys reading mystery novels.

MaryAnn's favorite part of being a part of the Kirkpatrick Dental Team is being able to constantly learn about the latest techniques to provide the highest quality patient care.

Meet Ted. He's a fun loving guy with a great attitude, easy smile and quick mind. He's been in the medical field for many years as a phlebotomist and was stolen over to dentistry a few years ago. He assists in the office in many ways making sure people get the best care possible during their cleanings, treatment, on the phone, with administrative tasks and has a great time while doing it!