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.
Asher Dental Services (ADS) contracts with dentists to provide our part-time dental services. No dentists reside in Wheeler County so all come in from out of the area: Portland and Redmond.
ADS also employs a part-time hygienist, that travels here from Sisters.
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
more info coming soon on specific programs for children
Meet the Dental Team
Dennis Simonsen DMD
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
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.
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Lynda Pitts, Oral Hygienist
Lynda Pitts, 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."
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!