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Dr. Lon W. Riggs
Dr. Riggs has lived in Port Angeles since 1972.
After attending UW dental school he was a dentist in the US Army for
three years. He and his wife Sherrie lived in Okinawa before
settling here in 1972. They have three children, three grandchildren and Dr. enjoys travel, sailing and motor cycling in his spare time.
Education:
Undergraduate Studies at Utah State University
UW School of Dentistry, Doctor of Dental Surgery 1969
Career Achievements:
Dentist in US Army three years
Practiced General Dentistry in Port Angeles for 35 years
Professional Affiliations:
Member ADA/WSDA/OPDS
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Dr. Larry E. Temres
Larry Temres, After attending University of Missouri for both undergraduate studies and dental school Dr. Temres and his wife settled in Port Angeles in 1976. He has three children, three grandchildren and three foster grandchildren as well. He served in the US Navy for four years and enjoys sailing, sky diving and spending time with his family.
Education:
University of Missouri at Kansas City
University of Missouri at Kansas City Dental School 1976
Career Achievements:
US Navy four years
Practiced Dentistry in Port Angeles 32 years
Professional Affiliations:
Member Academy of General Dentistry
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Dr. Todd R. Irwin
Dr. Irwin is a pacific NW native. After attending college at University of Utah for undergraduate studies and University of Louisville Dental School in Kentucky he returned to Washington State to be closer to family and friends. Dr. Irwin is passionate about dentistry and is known to use vacation time to further in dental education by either taking courses or reading dental material. Dr. Irwin and his wife have five children. When he isn't working he enjoys playing basketball, cycling, spending time with his family and friends and traveling.
Education:
University of Utah, Medical Biology
Graduated from University of Louisville School of Dentistry, Doctor of Medical Dentistry 1997
Professional Affiliations & Community Service:
President Olympic Peninsula Dental Society 2001- 2007
WSDA House of Delegates, Delegate 1999-Present
American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
Olycap Hygiene school advisory committee
Fellow Pierre Fauchard Academy
Member Seattle Study Club, Olympic Peninsula Study Club, ADA / WSDA / OPDS
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Dr. B. Travis Johnson
Dr. Johnson was born in Missoula, Montana in 1975. His father's job with the US Fish & Wildlife Service introduced the family to numerous wildlife refuges across the west. Dr. Johnson completed his undergraduate studies and doctorate in California. After four years with a group practice in Eastern Oregon, Dr. Johnson and his family were drawn to the Olympic Peninsula, where his father retired to Sequim. He lives in Port Angeles with his wife and two daughters.
Professional/Educational Milestones
University of California, Davis, BS in Environmental Toxicology, December 1997
University of California, San Francisco, Doctor of Dental Surgery, June 2002
Associate Dentist, John L. Bauer DMD, PC, 2002-2003
Partner, Burns Dental Group, LLC, 2003-2006
Staff Dentist, Harney District Hospital, 2002-2006
Associate Dentist, Irwin Dental Center, October 2006 to present
Dentist LaPush Dental Clinic 2007- Present
Professional Affiliations & Community Service
American Dental Association
Washington State Dental Association
Olympic Peninsula Dental Society
Seattle Study Club
Olympic Peninsula Study Club (an affiliate of the Seattle Study Club)
National Health Service Corps
Northwest Dental Provider
Boys & Girls Club of Harney County, Board of Directors 2003-2006, Chief Volunteer Officer 2005 |
Registered Dental Hygienists
Tara
Tara has worked for Dr.'s Irwin and Riggs since she finished hygiene
school in 2000. When she is not working Tara stays busy raising her two sons
and enjoying the outdoors. She and her boys love to surf and going to the
beach.
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Shan
Shan has been a RDH since 1985. She has a BS in Dental Hygiene from Idaho State University. She worked for Dr. Larry Temres for 2.5 years before joining Irwin Dental Center. She is married and has one son who is currently in Active duty in the US Army. When asked what she likes about her profession? Well everything. But especially she enjoys the relationships that she gains from her patients, the satisfaction she gains from educating and helping patients obtain healthy mouths and the expertise that she can offer from years of experience. When not working she and her husband enjoy camping, hiking in the mountains, BBQ and the outdoors in general.
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Pam
Pam has worked as a dental hygienist for 6 years. Pam has 5 kids and enjoys horses, volleyball, hiking and reading. Pam has been with Irwin Dental Center since 2007. |
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Twyla
Twyla is also a new member of the Irwin Dental Center team, joining us in 2010. She has been a dental hygieneist since 2002 and was a dental assistant for 10 years prior to attending
Peninsula College and Shoreline Community College. Twyla and her husband have three children and enjoy living in Sequim. When she's not cleaning teeth she enjoys walking her dogs,
reading, vacationing and spending time with her family.
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Lacey
Lacey graduated from the Dental Hygiene program at Pierce College in 2010 and joined the Irwin Dental Center team that same year. Lacey loves her patients and truly enjoys her profession. She was born and raised on the Olympic Peninsula and loves what it has to offer. Lacey is married, has one daughter and when she's not working she enjoys biking, hiking, traveling, cooking and spending time with her family.
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Registered Dental Assistants
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Shelly
Shelly is a dental assistant with Irwin Dental Center. She has over 20 years experience in the field of dentistry. Shelly is a long time Port Angeles resident. She has a daughter and a son. When not working Shelly loves to ride her bike, exercise and spend time with her friends and family.
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Diane
Diane has been working as a dental assistant with Dr. Irwin when he first began practicing in 1997. Diane and her husband live in Port Angeles. In her
spare time she enjoys spending time with her Children and Grandchildren. She
is a wonderful asset to Irwin Dental Center.
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Candis
Candis has been with Irwin Dental Center since July of 2002. She has worked both as a dental assistant and as business staff.
Candis and her family were also patients at Irwin Dental Center before she joined our team. When asked what she likes about her work, she claims that Irwin Dental Center's high tech equipment and amazing Doctors make work like heaven. She said it! When not working, Candis enjoys life on the Olympic Peninsula with her husband, two children and two granddaughters.
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Tanya
Tanya has been in the dental field since 1992. She is married and has one daughter. When she is not working she likes camping and outdoor activities, She has been with Irwin Dental Center since 2005. |
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Stephanie
Stephanie joined Irwin Dental as a dental assistant in October 2007. She and
her family had been patients of Irwin Dental Center for many years. During her time off she enjoys
time with her family, fishing, camping and hunting.
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Lexi
Lexi has been in the dental field since 2000. She was born and raised in Sequim, WA. When asked what she enjoys about her work she exclaims that she loves people. She always makes our patients feel extremely comfortable and at ease. |
Business Staff
Nancy
Nancy was born in Port Angeles. She has worked as a dental assistant since 1978 and for Irwin Dental Center since 2001. She hung up her coat as an assistant in September 2011 and is now our Hygiene Coordinator. She has two daughters a step daughter and three grandchildren. She and her husband are active in the community and Nancy is especially active in the Evergreen Children's Hosptial Guild. We feel fortunate to have Nancy on our team with her friendly smile, extensive dental knowledge and the fact that she knows many of the patients that have been with us since Dr. Riggs began.
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Lindsay
Lindsay is our Treatment Coordinator. Prior to joining Irwin Dental Center in 2004, she was the Operations Supervisor for a local bank. She enjoys working with people and helping them through the treatment process. She loves seeing the new found confidence a beautiful smile can bring to our patients.
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Shelly
Shelly our Financial Coordinator, is a new addition to Irwin Dental Center. She has previous dental experience and 23 years in accounting. She helps all of our patients make financial arrangements that work for them to achieve the smile of their dreams. When not working she enjoys spending time with her family, sightseeing, watching her kids in their sports and she also enjoys volunteering in the community.
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Lisa
Lisa joined us in 2007 when we opened our new facility.
She is our New Patient Coordinator. She works with our patients and doctors to coordinate their dental care. She enjoys the relationships that she builds with our patients and finds it to be extremely rewarding helping others. Prior to the dental field Lisa worked in Human Resources for a large company. Lisa and her husband have been married for 30 years. They have two daughters. When she is not working Lisa and her family love to camp, spend time at Lake Sutherland, cook and entertain.
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Cami
Cami grew up in Port Angeles. She attended Linfield College in Oregon, where she majored in Exercise Science. Cami joined the Irwin Dental Center team in 2009.
She has worked in the medical field since she was 16. Cami enjoys hiking, camping with her family, dirt bike riding, baking, and spending time with friends and family.
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Kathy
Kathy has lived on the Olympic Peninsula all of her life. Before
joining Irwin Dental Center in 2010 she was the manager of a local
restaurant. What does she like about her job? “Making people feel
comfortable smiling”. Kathy has an adventurous streak and enjoys reading,
hiking, gardening, all things outdoors with her friends and family. |
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