Meet The Staff
  • Tricia
    Dental Assistant

    Bio coming soon!

  • Rye
    Dental Assistant

    Bio coming soon!

  • Haylee
    Dental Assistant

    Bio coming soon! 

  • Anastacia
    Patient Care Coordinator- Eugene

    Anastacia is our patient coordinator at our Eugene office. She has been in dental for about 5 years and takes pride in bringing smiles to every patient that walks through the door! When she is not at work, she spends her spare time with her boyfriend and fur babies. When filling in at our Cottage Grove location she feels right at home since she graduated from Cottage Grove High School. 

  • Emily
    Office Manager

    Emily began working with Dr Backer in February of 2007 as a dental assistant, in 2011 she made the transition to working as a front office coordinator to allow a more flexible schedule.  She is happily married to Brandyn and together they have a blended family that includes 6 kids, all of whom are very busy and active. When they can they love to travel but most weekends and evenings she will be found throughout Oregon watching her kids play soccer, basketball and track. Born and raised in Cottage Grove she continues to be a familiar face. 

  • Letty
    Dental Hygienist

    Letty graduated from the LCC Dental Hygiene program in 1999 and has been working for Dr. Backer since 2005. She and her husband, Gary, have six grown sons, five daughters-in-law, and thirteen grandchildren. Her passion is spending time with her family on their McKenzie River property. Their home is the hub for many family gatherings and with a family that big there is always a reason to gather! In the summer they enjoy fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout from their drift boat and kayaking on the McKenzie. 

  • Terra
    Dental Hygienist

    Terra started working for Dr. Backer in December 2013. She received her Dental Hygiene Degree from Lane Community College in 1997. Terra has lived most of her life in Lane County and is a 4th generation 'Grover'. She lives in Cottage Grove with her little family. She and her husband are passionate about supporting children and have fostered many kids throughout the past ten years. When she's not cleaning teeth you can find her getting creative and crafty or spending time with her family. 

  • Mylene
    Dental Hygienist

    Mylene joined our staff in Spring of 2023.

  • Michelle
    Front Office Coordinator- Cottage Grove

    Michelle graduated from the LCC Dental Assisting program in 2007.  She has been working for Dr. Backer as an assistant since that time but has recently made the transition to the front desk.  She and her husband Jeff have 3 children, one son-in-law, and one daughter-in-law.  When not working, Michelle enjoys spending time with family, playing with her 'grand-dog', and traveling with her husband. 

  • Makayla
    Dental Assistant

    Makayla started working for Dr. Backer in July 2021.  She has earned her certifications while working and training on the job.  Makayla was born and raised in Oregon and enjoys exercising, cooking, playing videogames and hiking with her boyfriend!

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Eugene

Monday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

Closed

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed

Cottage Grove

Monday:

Closed

Tuesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Wednesday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Thursday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Friday:

8:00 am-5:00 pm

Saturday:

Closed

Sunday:

Closed