Meet Our Team

Caring for smiles in North Bend and the surrounding areas.

Craig Johnson, DDS

“I will listen to all of your concerns. I’ll then go over options to address these concerns while minding budget, fears, and time to provide you with compassionate care.”

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Dentistry is Dr. Johnson’s passion. He loves meeting new people, working with his hands, and creating life-changing differences over small periods of time.

His interest in the field began after shadowing dentists and volunteering at free clinics during high school and college. Fun fact – Dr. Johnson studied at Loma Linda University … Click to open a new window to Loma Linda University page … , and that’s also where he met his wife.

In his free time, Dr. Jonson enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, traveling, reading, and watching movies and TV. He also likes to play games, golf, pickleball, ski/snowboard, and fish.

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Loran Ong, DDS

“I chose dentistry because it allows me to create smiles. I enjoy helping people and working with my hands, and I found that dentistry was a perfect blend of both worlds.”

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Dr. Ong was born and raised in Loma Linda, California, and graduated from Southern Adventist University … Click to open new window to Southern Adventist University page… in Tennessee. With his upbeat energy and desire to help others, our dentist looks forward to meeting people of all backgrounds and personalities at Above Dental.

He previously worked in Anchorage, Alaska for two years, and during that time, he married his best friend, Hannah. They live happily with their dog Penny.

Outside the office, Dr. Ong loves photography and traveling with friends and family. He also enjoys biking, hiking, and golfing. A fun fact? Our dentist was the local barber in his free time throughout college and dental school.

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The Above Dental Team

Helping you rediscover your smile.

Dental Hygienists

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Binh Nguyen

Registered Dental Hygienist

Binh was born and raised in Vietnam, and she’s bilingual. She’s always loved taking good care of her teeth and became a dental hygienist to help others do the same. Her favorite part of the job is helping people and improving their smiles.

In her free time, Binh enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, biking, hiking, and going to the beach and park. Her favorite quote is, “Everything has beauty, but not everyone can see.”

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Breanna Adams

Registered Dental Hygienist

Breanna grew up in San Diego, CA, and knew she wanted to be a dental hygienist since high school. Her favorite parts of the job include removing calculus, seeing the results, and helping patients become more healthy.

In her free time, Breanna loves spending time with her family, going to the park or on walks, gardening, and making vegan/plant-based recipes. A fun fact? She’s been donating blood regularly since she was 18 and has donated over 5 gallons of her O-blood type.

Gemma Sanchez

Registered Dental Hygienist

Gemma was raised in Coos County for the majority of her life and married her high school sweetheart. Her detail-oriented personality and interest in learning about health and healthy lifestyles led her to dental hygiene.

Outside our North Bend, OR dental practice, Gemma enjoys spending time with her family, reading, learning new things, and eating good food. The best quote she’s ever heard comes from MLK Jr. – “Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.”

Kelsea Kubli

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kelsea was born and raised in North Bend and met her fiance in kindergarten. As someone who grew up without access to dental care and whose dental health suffered as a result, it’s easy for her to see how early intervention … Click to go to the page of general services … with proper dental knowledge saves money and health. She developed a passion for the education side of dentistry and strives to make a difference in our community.

Outside the office, Kelsea enjoys cooking and baking, camping, rafting, reading, watching movies, and spending time with family and friends. One of her favorite quotes is “Everything is temporary,” which reminds her to relish in good moments and know that things get better even in hard times.

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Sarah Horst

Dental Hygienist

Sarah is from the area and feels lucky to live and work here. She enjoys meeting so many different people who quickly become lifelong friends and helps soothe dental anxiety by creating a calm, lighthearted, and pain-free visit each time.

Outside of the office, Sarah and her family like to spend time outdoors, and one of her bucket list items includes backpacking for a month. A fun fact? Her favorite quote is, “Laughter is medicine.”

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Front Desk Team

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Jodi Peck

Office Manager

Jodi didn’t choose dentistry; it chose her. She was getting out of her daycare business once her kids were in school full-time when a friend told her about an opening at a dental office. Today, she loves helping people feel better about their smiles and creating positive changes.

Some fun facts – Jodi was born in Oregon and lived in Alaska and Hawaii (that’s where she met her husband). She’s a mom of two and a grandma of five, the theme song of her life is “Hair of The Dog” by Nazareth, and she played junior Olympic competitive volleyball.

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Michelle Briones

Front Desk

Michelle grew up in North Bend and was always interested in the dental field because of issues with bad teeth in the past. She loves learning new things, helping people, and working with the team at Above Dental … Click to go to the home page … .

In her free time, you’ll find her with family and friends, spending time outdoors in the summer, reading, and enjoying a glass of wine. Her bucket list includes seeing the Aurora Borealis.

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Dani Crockett

Front Desk

Dani always had a curiosity and interest in dentistry and wanted to work at a place that genuinely cares and supports the community. She enjoys helping patients transform their smiles and then loves seeing their newfound confidence shine through.

When not working, Dani keeps herself busy as a 4-H leader, helping youth in our community learn with their equine partners. She also enjoys camping, traveling, and exploring the outdoors with her son. Her favorite quote is “There is no failure except in no longer trying” by Elbert Hubbard.

Paige, Front Desk
Paige

Front Desk

Bio coming soon!
Melody Byrum

Front Desk

Melody was actually semi-retired in May 2021 but found herself wanting to return to work and discovered Above Dental. She likes to stay busy and help when or wherever she can.

In her free time, Melody and her husband like to kayak, hike, and challenge one another by playing Wii. A fun fact? Her hero is her dad, who was a Pearl Harbor survivor.

Cassandra DeGan, Front Desk
Cassandra DeGan

Front Desk

Cassandra was born and raised in Coos County and always wanted to work in an office setting. She loves being around so many amazing people each day, helping make a difference in our community’s lives through dentistry.

When not working at Above Dental, Cassandra enjoys spending time outdoors with her family and Corgi, visiting beaches, gardening, and crafting. Her bucket list includes skydiving.

Dental Assistants & Techs

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Sheila Prescott

Dental Assistant

Sheila’s childhood dentist and his assistant inspired her to pursue a career in dentistry. She loves helping patients feel more comfortable and eases their fears while visiting our North Bend dental practice.

In her free time, Sheila enjoys paddle boarding, camping, and gardening. She wants to travel more, and her bucket list includes exploring the Caribbean. One of her favorite quotes is, “Get busy living, or get busy dying.”

Deborah Perez, Sterilization Tech
Deborah Perez

Sterilization Tech

Deborah is our sterilization technician at Above Dental and helps keep our office safe. She combines her great organizational skills and love for learning to help on the backend of the practice.

Outside of work, Deborah’s interests include getting tattoos. One of the best quotes she’s ever heard is, “If we cease to believe in love, then why would we want to live?”

Jenna Bryant, Dental Assistant
Jenna Bryant

Dental Assistant

Jenna has always loved people’s smiles and wanted to join the dental field for as long as she can remember. One of her favorite parts of the job is helping nervous or scared patients feel at ease and comfortable at Above Dental.

In her free time, Jenna loves to cook and bake, hike, and take her young son to new experiences. She’d love an adventure herself, and her bucket list includes going on a Nordic European adventure.

A photo of our Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician Cadie Callaway
Cadice Callaway

Dental Assistant/Sterilization Technician

Cadice was born and raised in the area and was always curious about the dental world. One of her favorite parts of working at Above Dental is hearing and seeing the transformations that happen. … Click to go to the page of cosmetic services …

In her free time, Cadie likes to spend time outside and with her friends and family. She’d love to go skydiving one day, and her favorite quote is, “Life is ten percent what happens to you and ninety percent how you respond to it.”

Rachel Oman

Dental Assistant

Rachel chose dentistry because she loves caring for patients and helping them improve or maintain … Click to go to the page of our services … their smiles. In addition, she enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and brings an energetic approach.

Outside of work, Rachel’s interests include going to the beach, paddle boarding, walking her dog, and playing the piano. Her favorite quote is, “You can often change your circumstances by changing your attitude (Eleanor Roosevelt).”

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Amelia Gonzalez

Dental Assistant

Amelia’s favorite part of the job is connecting with patients and helping them with any dental anxiety they may have. She’s also very family-oriented and appreciates the work schedule dentistry provides.

When she’s not working, Amelia likes to explore our beautiful coastal trails with her family. Jesus is her hero, and the best quote she’s ever heard is – “Don’t compare yourself to other people; compare yourself with who you were yesterday.”

Wendy Lua, Dental Assistant
Wendy Lua

Dental Assistant

Wendy was born and raised in Southern California and chose dentistry because she loves helping people. One of her favorite parts of being a dental assistant is the opportunity to build relationships with our patients and team.

In her free time, Wendy likes to spend time with family, and her bucket list includes a vacation to Italy. The best quote she’s ever heard? “When life gives you lemons, grab salt and tequila.”

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Heather Rohlik

Dental Assistant

Heather is from Coos Bay and loves caring for our patients at Above Dental. She has a unique memory for names and personal details, making each visit feel like visiting a friend.

In her spare time, Heather enjoys spending time with family, camping, taking road trips, doing yard work, and crafting. Her hero and inspiration is her dad, who overcame so much yet always remained positive.

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Christy

Dental Assistant

Bio coming soon!
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