Phone: 541-763-2725 ~ Fax: 541-763-2850
Asher CHC Dental
Our Services and locations
Full dental Services (X-ray, examinations, restorations, crowns, dentures, oral hygiene) are available at the Fossil and Mitchell clinics
(and coming soon to Spray!)
Asher Dental Services (ADS) contracts with two dentists to provide our part-time dental services. No dentists reside in Wheeler County so they come in from out of the area: our dentists travel here from Portland.
Dental Hygiene cleanings and periodontal cleanings are also available with our two hygienists, who travel here on a regular basis from Central Oregon.
As all of these out-of-area staff have other commitments, the days of operation vary from site to site. Generally, services are available in Fossil weekly and in Mitchell twice a month.
Please call for an appointment at 541-763-2725.
Children preventative and screenings
The dental clinic sees patients of all ages. Our general offerings include oral health, dental cleaning and hygienist services, comprehensive exams and X-rays, emergency treatment, extractions, root canals, filling,
crowns, bridges and dentures.
For children, our dental services also include
oral evaluation and dental health education geared toward prevention, fluoride and sealant treatments, cleaning, x-rays, fillings, extractions and more. We are dedicated to making your child's experience a positive one!
Meet the Dental Team
Dennis Simonsen DMD
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Dennis Simonsen DMD
ACHC's Dental Director Dr. Dennis L. Simonsen DMD graduated with a B.A. from the University of Washington in 1989, continued with a pre-dental science curriculum in 1998. He received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Oregon Health Sciences University in 2004. He is a member of the American Dental Associate, Oregon Dental Associate a
ACHC's Dental Director Dr. Dennis L. Simonsen DMD graduated with a B.A. from the University of Washington in 1989, continued with a pre-dental science curriculum in 1998. He received his Doctorate of Medical Dentistry from Oregon Health Sciences University in 2004. He is a member of the American Dental Associate, Oregon Dental Associate and Washington County Dental Society. Dr. Simonsen has held various board positions with the Washington County Dental Society as well as positions with the Oregon Dental Associates. He also actively volunteers his professional skills within the community. Dr. Simonsen is enrolled in the highly prestigious Kois Center for Dental Excellence which is a comprehensive nine-course curriculum involving aesthetic, occlusion and restorative dentistry. Dr. Simonsen has lived in the Bethany area of Washington County since 1996. He is married and has two daughters. When not working, he enjoys spending time with his family, grilling on his barbecue and listening to Hawaiian music. He also likes to garden, fish, ski and research family heritage.
Tuan Truong DMD
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Dennis Simonsen DMD
Asher Dental is pleased to announce the addition of Tuan Truong, DMD to the dental team!
Tuan has recently started providing dental care to patients at Asher Dental Services.
He received his dental training at Oregon Health Sciences University. He shared, ‘I strive to make dental appointments positive, and emphasize the prevention of o
Asher Dental is pleased to announce the addition of Tuan Truong, DMD to the dental team!
Tuan has recently started providing dental care to patients at Asher Dental Services.
He received his dental training at Oregon Health Sciences University. He shared, ‘I strive to make dental appointments positive, and emphasize the prevention of oral disease.’
He enjoys playing tennis, watching football, fishing, and mountain biking.
Join us in welcoming Tuan!
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Nicole Gunson, Oral Hygienist
Lynda Pitts has 20 plus years of
experience as a Dental Hygienist.
"I'm so grateful to be a part of the Asher Dental team. It is a privilege getting to know and meet new patients and learning about their lives. I'm committed to making hygiene appointments a comfortable positive experience."
Nicole Gunson, Oral Hygienist
Jennifer Gillette, Dental Assistant
Nicole Gunson, Oral Hygienist
Nicole Gunson was born and raised in Eugene Oregon and is a die hard Duck fan.
She moved to Sisters in 1999 where she has lived ever since. Nicole attended the University of Oregon and graduated from Lane Community College in 1994 with an
Associates Degree in Dental Hygiene.
Nicole loves to quilt, design quilt patterns, knit, read, travel, camp, go crabbing and fishing.
Jacquelyn Brown, Dental Reception
Jennifer Gillette, Dental Assistant
Jennifer Gillette, Dental Assistant
Jacquelyn Brown is the Dental Receptionist. Previously she worked in ophthalmology for 12 years so she's familiar with working with patients. She says, "I enjoy helping people!"
She worked for Head Start, and then retired from working with a Migrant Head Start program to care for her mom.
Having lived in Fossil in her younger days, wh
Jacquelyn Brown is the Dental Receptionist. Previously she worked in ophthalmology for 12 years so she's familiar with working with patients. She says, "I enjoy helping people!"
She worked for Head Start, and then retired from working with a Migrant Head Start program to care for her mom.
Having lived in Fossil in her younger days, when it was time to retire she moved back.
She enjoys working part time and helping out in the community. She's on the Wheeler County Fair Board and Friends of Fossil Library. She adds, "I also enjoy working in my yard, gardening and fishing."
Jennifer Gillette, Dental Assistant
Jennifer Gillette, Dental Assistant
Jennifer Gillette, Dental Assistant
Jennifer Gillette has previously worked at Asher Dental, and she has returned as a part-time Dental Assistant. The patients have been happy to see her familiar smiling face, and we're thankful to have Jennifer return with her knowledge and experience!
Maria Rey
Maria Rey
Maria Rey
Maria is the dental team's newest addition. She will be learning a variety of skills within the Dental operations, as well as working at times on the medical side of Asher Clinic. We are grateful for her willingness to be flexible and are excited to have her as part of our team!