Meet the Team


Dr. Wayde Elliott, DMD

Dr. Wayde Elliott, DMD

General Dentist


Dr. Elliott is a 1995 graduate of OHSU School of Dentistry. He has dedicated his professional career to providing you with the best that dentistry has to offer. He achieves this through many advanced training and continuing education courses including Master of Aesthetic Dentistry at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies (LVI) along with the Seattle Institute for advanced Dental Education. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Oregon Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Outside of dentistry Dr. Elliott enjoys all outdoor activities, especially fishing. He also loves spending time with his wife, their two sons and their daughter.

Dr. Jeff Grim, DDS

Dr. Jeff Grim, DDS

General Dentist


Dr. Grim is a graduate of Creighton Dental School and an Alumni of Washingotn State University. He is a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, Oregon Dental Association and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Dr. Grim is continually upgrading himself and our practice on the newest and latest techniques and approaches to state-of-the-art, comfortable and personalized dental care. He achieves this through many advanced training and continuing education courses. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Grim spends his time with his wife Marisa, sons Damon and Brody and daughters Liza and Keeli. They enjoy the outdoors and attending many Cougar Football games.

Sherri, Practice Coordinator

Sherri, Practice Coordinator

Sherri is one of the first faces you see when you walk in the door. Joining our office in 1999, Sherri stays active in continuing education programs such as the Las Vegas Institute for Advance Dental Studies. Sherri has many hobbies outside the office, including camping and riding ATVs with her husband and two daughters.

Amanda, Insurance Coordinator

Amanda, Insurance Coordinator

Amanda has been a member of our practice since 2005. Along with attending continuing education courses, family and friends are a big part of her life outside the office. She enjoys the outdoors, camping, sports and spending time at the beach. She has two amazing children,her son Steffen and daughter Stevie.

Kristi, Scheduling Coordinator

Kristi, Scheduling Coordinator

Kristi is one of the first faces you see when you walk in the door. She joined our practice in August 2011. In her spare time she enjoys scrapbooking and spending time with her 2 children, Natalie & Ethan. Family and friends are a major part of her life outside the office.

Cindy, Dental Hygienist

Cindy, Dental Hygienist

Cindy has been a part of our practice since 1998. In her free time, Cindy enjoys spending time with her family and traveling whenever possible. She keeps up to date with current issues by attending continuing education courses, including LVI. Currently, she is coordinating a trip for our staff to travel abroad and volunteer time and services for the under-served population.

Mindy, Dental Hygienist

Mindy, Dental Hygienist

Mindy has been with our practice since 2003. She graduated from the University of Bridgeport in Connecticut with a degree in dental hygiene. She enjoys camping, scrapbooking and spending time with her husband Mark and twins, Molly and Maverick.

Cheryl, Dental Hygenist

Cheryl, Dental Hygenist

Cheryl graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a Bachelor's Degree in Dental Hygiene in 2007. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists' Association and the Oregon Dental Hygienists' Association. She enjoys attending continuing education courses and spending time with family and friends. Her other favorite pastime activities include backpacking, snowboarding and camping.

Tyra, Dental Assistant

Tyra, Dental Assistant

Tyra has been with our practice since 2002. She graduated from dental assisting school in 2001. She loves working with people, and enjoys boating and camping with her husband Ryan,son Kolby,daughter Kylie and dog Wyatt.

Lisa, Dental Assistant

Lisa, Dental Assistant

Lisa graduated from the Portland Community College Dental Assisting program in 1994 and joined our practice in 2009. In her free time she enjoys camping trips, gardening, and spending time with friends, husband Rich and two daughters, Sarah and Danni.

Amanda, Dental Assistant

Amanda, Dental Assistant

Amanda graduated from San Diego Dental Careers in 2010 and joined our practice the very same year. In her free time she enjoys camping and snowboarding with her family and spending time with her horses, Hunter & Spinner.

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General and Cosmetic dental specialists, Wayde Elliott and Jeff Grim serve the entire St. Helens, Oregon area including the McNulty, Columbia City, Scappoose, Salmon Creek, Battle Grounds and Woodland neighborhoods.