Meet Our Staff
Dr. Lewis Wright
Dr. Wright was raised in La Grande, Oregon, completed his undergraduate studies in 2021, earning a B.S. in molecular biology from Eastern Oregon University. Following this, he pursued his dental education at Oregon Health and Sciences University, successfully graduating in 2026.
His passion for dentistry stems from a deep-rooted desire to alleviate people's pain and help them maintain confident smiles, which continues to drive his practice to this day. Dr. Wright's commitment to professional development is evident through his extensive continued education, enabling him to skillfully perform procedures such as implant placements and orthodontic treatments.
Married to Dr. Alaina Wright, an occupational therapist, the two make up a health-care focused duo. Dr. Wright enjoys spending time with his daughter, Jessie, and loves camping, mountain biking, and landscape photography.
Shandy
Front Office Manager
Shandy grew up in Union, Oregon. She graduated from the Oregon Health and Science University dental hygiene program in 2001. Shandy began working for our practice in 2007 as a hygienist. After 18 years of serving patients in the hygiene department, she has retired from hygiene and is now the front office manager. In her spare time, Shandy enjoys spending time with her husband Odin and daughters Paisley and Millie.
Registered Dental Hygienists
Jessie
Jessie grew up in Jamieson, Oregon, went to Eastern Oregon University, and graduated from the Oregon Institute of Technology dental hygiene program in 2014. She has worked and lived in Bend and Ontario, Oregon, before returning to La Grande to put down roots.
Outside of work, Jessie enjoys antler shed hunting, BBQing, and spending time with her husband Jared, daughter Jaycee, son Bodie, and dog Boo.
Lauren
Lauren grew up in Amity, Oregon. She graduated from the Oregon Institute of Technology Dental Hygiene Program here in La Grande in 2015.
In her spare time, Lauren loves spending time at the ranch riding her horses and roping with her husband. Lauren loves being a mom and sharing her passion for horses and the outdoors with her son Wesley and daughter Polly.
Hannah
Hannah was born and raised in Union County, spending the majority of her life living in Imbler, Oregon. She attended Eastern Oregon University and Oregon Institute of Technology, Klamath Falls campus, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s in Dental Hygiene in 2022.
After graduation, she moved back to La Grande, where she has been practicing ever since. In her free time, she enjoys spending time in the outdoors with her family: her husband, Cade, and son, Killian. She loves rafting, fishing, camping, and playing lots of golf.
Dental Assistants
Emily
Emily grew up in Union & Baker Counties. She attended Eastern Oregon State College and graduated from Blue Mountain Community College in dental assisting in 1997. She had ten years of experience in dentistry in Hermiston and Hood River.
She and her husband moved back to this area in 2007 to be near family, and she has continued in dentistry since then. She and her husband Jason have been happily married for almost 30 years. They enjoy traveling and spending spare time with their children, Connor and Bella, as well as extended family.
Elizabeth
Elizabeth grew up in Elgin and received a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Eastern Oregon University. She then attended Blue Mountain Community College, where she received her certification in Dental Assisting in 2008.
Elizabeth enjoys the outdoors, gardening, and supporting her kids’ multiple sports and activities.