Asher CHC Dental

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.

Asher Dental is very pleased to announce the addition of our full time Dentist, Dr Pham.

 Dr. Andrew Christopher Pham completed his science and biology undergrad degrees at the Portland State University, Oregon. He then attended the Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU), School of Dentistry, where he earned a full scholarship for his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. 

Dr. Pham is a member of the American Dental Association and the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi. He enjoys practicing evidence-based dentistry with a focus on prevention of oral disease, patient comfort, and quality of care. 

He is passionate about helping others, who live particularly in an area where access to dental care is limited, to achieve a beautiful and healthy smile. 

In his spare time, he enjoys volunteering at the Mobile Dental Clinic to provide free dental care to underserved communities. He also enjoys gardening with his beloved wife and taking beautiful portrait and landscape pictures. 

“I appreciate the privilege of meeting, and caring for my patients,” he said. “I’m honored to be a member of Asher Community Health Center that deeply cares about the overall health of individuals in our community!” 

 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." 

We're pleased to announce Carissa Austin has joined our ACHC Dental team.  She shared, " I graduated Dental school in 2003 and have enjoyed the 18+ years of experience in the dental field on both the East coast and West coast. 

I grew up in New England and later lived in California for the past 11 years. 

My family and I recently moved to Condon to be closer to my family and we are very excited to be here! 

My husband Daniel, who is an LPN, also works at the ACHC Clinic.  We have two children Alex (18) and Tessa (9). 

Outside of the practice I enjoy beach trips and discovering new places to explore with the family. I’m looking forward to meeting everyone and to be a part of this community."