TEAM

Team

Dr. Julie

Dr. Lezotte (Dr. Julie) is originally from Michigan. She and her family moved to Bend in the summer of 2017 to experience all the outdoor activity Bend has to offer. Dr. Julie is a graduate of Michigan State University and received her DDS from the University of Detroit in 1999. After graduating from dental school, she started a practice in Clarkston, Michigan. She worked for 18 years as a solo practitioner until her family decided to take the plunge and move to Central Oregon.
Dr. Julie enjoys all aspects of dentistry and enjoys keeping current in the latest technology to create functional, healthy teeth, and beautiful smiles. She uses CEREC technology to deliver beautiful crowns in a single visit. She sees both adults and children. She is a member of the Oregon Dental Society, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Central Oregon Dental Society.
In her spare time, she can be seen hanging out with her husband Brian, her two kids Chloe and Gabe, and of course her two border collies, Lola and Bridger.

Kristi

Office Manager

Kristi has lived in Bend for over 30 years. She graduated, as a dental assistant, from COCC and has been in the dental field for over 10 years, learning from some of the best! She enjoys the satisfaction of helping people with their smiles and wonderful relationships created.

In her spare time she enjoys time kayaking, hiking, biking, and camping with her family, if she isn’t working on her next flip home!

Jodie

Dental Assistant

Jodie is native to Bend although she grew up in the Phoenix area, where she graduated from Pima medical Institute in 2003 as a dental assistant. She has been working chairside since 2004, and has worked in this office since 2013.
In her spare time, Jodie loves fishing and camping with her family, and vacationing at the coast.

Vanessa

Dental Assistant

Vanessa was born and raised in Bend and graduated from Bend Senior High School in 2004. She spent 7 years as a photographer before pursuing a career as a dental assistant. She completed the dental assisting program at COCC in 2016.

She always has a smile on her face and enjoys spending her free time with friends and family at the beautiful lakes camping, boating, and riding her 4-wheeler.

Nicole

Dental Hygienist

Nicole came to Bend after practicing in Port Townsend Washington for 7 years as a hygienist, receiving her associates in Applied Science at Shoreline Community College in 2004 after two years as a dental assistant. Nicole loves getting to know her patients and optimizing their systemic health through squeaky-clean teeth and gums. Out of the office, Nicole loves spending time with her two kids and her veritable menagerie.

Sheri

Dental Hygienist

Sheri moved to Bend after practicing dental hygiene for 30 years in Bellingham Washington. She received an Associates Degree of Applied Science to practice dental hygiene in 1986 from OIT. Sheri enjoys connecting with patients while helping them improve their overall health through better oral hygiene. In her spare time she enjoys everything the amazing PNW has to offer with her husband, daughter and her two dogs.

Lola and Bridger

Dr. Julie’s border collies are siblings from different litters. Lola and Bridger are an important part of our team.  Ask about them during your appointment!
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