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Meet the Team

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It is rewarding to have the ability to improve your smile and help you feel better. Truth be told, Dr. Nelson was scared of his dentist as a child and it has been our mission here to alleviate those same apprehensions for each patient. 

 

Graduating in 2011 at the world-renown Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. This university has trained Dr. Nelson to be accomplished in all-things dental from comprehensive dental planning, esthetics, crowns and fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures and implants.

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He first started working in community health centers in Macomb, Illinois and Grants Pass. These environments provided crucial experience in treating a myriad of complications not regularly seen in private practice. Dr. Nelson continues to travel all over the world providing dental humanitarian services to third-world countries. Locally he has supported the local Kid Time Museum in creating a dental exhibit for children to experience dentistry in a fun environment and is also the official dentist of the Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant. 

Dr. Nelson looks forward to being your dentist for many decades in Central Point.

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My goal is to make your dental visit comfortable and enjoyable especially if you have had negative dental experiences before coming to our dental practice.

Your smile is our priority.  --Dr. Nelson​  

Steve Nelson, DDS, MBA

Dentist

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Our Commitment to you:

  • We will get it right. We follow the Golden Rule

  • We will see you on time. Your time is important and we will respect that

  • We will help you feel comfortable. You are not a number. We love to get to know our patients

  • We will be nonjudgemental regardless if you forgot to floss last night or haven't been to the dentist for 20 years

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  • 1997 Lived as a church-service missionary in Santiago, Chile for two years

  • 2004 B.S. degree from Brigham Young University

  • 2006 M.B.A. degree from Loma Linda University

  • 2011 D.D.S. degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry

  • Certification in nitrous oxide and ability to use mild sedation techniques

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Chloe Pariani

Dental Assistant

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Bio Coming Soon

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Laura Ambrosini

Dental Hygienist

 

I am a new Oregon resident. I have been in the dental industry since 2011. I earned a dental assisting license from Butte County Regional Occupational Program and then later expanded my dental knowledge with a Dental Hygiene Degree from Shasta College. As a dental hygienist I pride myself on patient education and outstanding patient care.  I am very excited about my new home at Central Point Family Dentistry and am excited to meet you!

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Mandy Walden

Office Manager

 

I started in dentistry as an office manager in 2003 and shortly after received my dental assistant/radiology certification so I was cross trained to help in all aspects of the dental office. What I love most about my job is the relationship I have been able to build with our patients. Outside of work I like spending time on the water boating with my family or watching my children in their different sports. 

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Mel Baldridge

Dental Assistant

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My name is Melissa, most of my friends and family call me Mel. I’ve been a dental assistant going on 10 years this year. I am married to my high school sweet heart and have 2 girls. In my free time some of my favorite things to do include gardening, hiking or anything outdoors, cooking, making natural household products with essential oils, and all the DIY things. I also have a lot of houseplants I am very passionate about and enjoy propagating and helping others with their plants. At work I strive to make patients comfortable in what is normally an uncomfortable place to be. I look forward to caring for your dental needs alongside the Central Point Family Dentistry team. 

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Sierra Denn

Dental Assistant

I have been so blessed to be a part of the Central Point Family Dentistry team. I am a certified dental assistant, which I obtained through Rogue Community College. Along with dental assisting, I have received certification in radiology and basic health care. My desire to enter the dental field began at an early age. I hope to offer our patients the comfort and dependability that they deserve, every time they enter our office! 

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