Meet
Our Team
Our friendly staff is here to give your child the best dental experience possible. Learn a little about the smiling faces you’ll see at your visit.
Your Specialized
Pediatric Dental Team
Our team is specialized in working with children of all ages and needs and is here to help ensure that your little one has a great experience.
Kerri, EFDA
Office Manager
Kerri, a long-time Troutdale local, has 15 years of dental experience and is lit-up by the relationships she’s created with the families in our community. She loves working at Sunnyside because of the positive atmosphere the doctor and staff create. She and her husband Tyler have a full house with their 8 year old daughter Annabelle, 5 year old son Byron, as well as 2 dogs.
Megan, EFDA
Insurance Coordinator/Dental Assistant
For Megan, the highlight of working at Sunnyside is the great team she works alongside, and the kids she gets to help with their dental appointments. She’s been working in the dental field for the last 19 years and loves pediatrics the most! Megan has a yorkie-poo pup at home that love to cuddle after work. On days off, you can find her cheering on her nephew’s at their sporting events for Clackamas.
Nicole, EFODA
Patient Relations
Nicole joined the Sunnyside team after being in the orthodontics world as an assistant for several years. Nicole is one of the first people you’ll see in our office greeting you upon arrival. She has two beautiful kids at home and she enjoys spending time outdoors and traveling with family and friends.
Ciara, RDH
Dental Hygienist
With 15 years as a dental hygienist, Ciara enjoys educating children and their parents on dental hygiene and giving them an experience that they’re excited to return to every 6 months. Ciara and her husband have been married for 14 years, and are kept busy with their 11-year-old twins Asher and Adalyn, as well as their Australian Labradoodle.
Michelle, EFDA
Lead Dental Assistant
Michelle joined Sunnyside Dentistry for Children after gaining her dental assisting license in 2019. Michelle and her husband have a wonderful little boy at home and she shines in our office. We couldn’t be happier to have her on our team.
Nicki, EFDA
Dental Assistant
Nicki comes to Sunnyside Dentistry for Children with several years of dental experience as a dental assistant. She even taught at a dental assisting school for a period of time. She is active in her community and leads music at her church. Nicki has a son at home who recently entered middle school and she enjoys baking and decorating some pretty fun cakes. We’re super excited to have Nicki as part of the team!
Faith, EFDA
Dental Assistant
Faith has been working as a dental assistant since 2009. She has worked in all fields of dentistry but her favorite is pediatrics and working with kids and their families. Faith is married with 2 lovely girls at home and has lived several places including Brazil, Hawaii, California, Colorado, and Tennesee. She enjoys family trips to the coast and river and reading is a hobby of hers.
Alina, EFPDA
Dental Assistant
Alina brings several years of pediatric dental hygiene experience to Sunnyside Dentistry for Children. She and her husband bought their first home recently and we are so excited for her. Alina always has a smile on her face and is a wonderful asset to our team! She also speaks Russian and is happy to help translate as needed. Welcome to the team Alina!
If you have experience with dental and love working with kids, we want you to apply! Send your resume to Kerri@ssd4c.com.
Megan
The Benjamin Franklin Smart Scheduler Award
Nicole
The Kobe Bryant Mamba Mentality Award
Michelle
The GV Black Mind-Reader Award
Faith
The James Dean Cool Under Pressure Award
Kerri
Ciara
The Simon Sinek Leadership Award
Nicki
The Ryan Smith 100% "ALL-IN" Award
Alina
The Walt Disney Star Review Award
Dr. Dustin
The Best Dentist & Boss Award