Karen

Billing/Insurance Manager

Karen has over 30 years of experience in the dental field. She began her career as a dental assistant but soon realized she preferred working in the front office, where her playful personality could really shine. Dentistry has always been a part of her life; her dad was a dentist, and she likes to say, “she has blue handled scissors”.

Karen joined our team in the Fall of 2009, and we plan on keeping her here for many years to come.

Her welcoming smile is often the first thing you see when you enter our office. Karen is highly knowledgeable when it comes to insurance and is the go-to person for verifying coverage and answering billing questions. She takes the time to explain recommended treatment clearly and helps patients understand their benefits and estimated costs so there are no surprises.

Karen was raised in the Portland area and attended Oregon State University, making her a loyal OSU sports fan; although she will root for the Ducks if the Beavers aren’t playing. She enjoys watching football and chatting with patients about “last night’s game”. 

Outside of work, Karen loves camping with her husband and friends and going scrapbooking with her sister-in-law, mother-in-law and friends. She also keeps in touch with many of her college friends and enjoys spending time with them whenever she can.

Karen has two grown sons, a daughter-in-law, a grandbaby and the most handsome German Shephard ever! She is a true dog lover and will happily invite patients to bring their pups by to say hello! Known for her silly puns and fun-loving jokes, Karen keeps both patients and staff smiling throughout the day.

Marta

Office Manager & Patient Care Coordinator

Marta began her career in the dental field 16 years ago when she started a temporary project with Dr. Huyssoon, working just a couple hours a day. She quickly discovered that she enjoyed working in the dental office environment and was eager to learn all aspects of the role. Within a month, she became a permanent team member at Sherwood Old Town Dental in 2010.

Over the years, Marta has worn many hats while raising her family, always putting her heart and soul into her work. Today we are proud to have her as our Office Manager and Patient Care Coordinator.

Marta is usually the friendly voice you will hear when you call our office. She works diligently to help patients find appointment times that fit their schedules and stays connected through calls, texts, letters, and postcards to ensure patients remain on track with their routine dental care. She strives to make everyone feel welcome and truly part of the “practice family”, you’ll quickly find yourself sharing stories and building a connection with her through your conversations.

With her warm, sincere and outgoing personality, and a laugh that you will hear throughout the office. Marta is consistently on the ball and goes the extra mile for both patients and staff.

Outside of work, Marta enjoys spending time with her husband, their two amazing adult children, and her son-in-law, along with their large extended family. She also loves their adorable, little 15-pound Cheeweenie and their three “grand-dogs”, two Yellow Labs and German Shorthaired Pointer mix.

Marta and her husband care for her father-in-Law daily which keeps them very busy, but when they have time, they enjoy glamping in their travel trailer or heading out to new adventures. She also loves reading, crafting making tie blankets, and running her Mary Kay business.

Kelsey

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kelsey has over 10 years of experience as a dental hygienist and joined the Sherwood Old Town Dental team in March 2021. She has been a wonderful addition to the Practice. Kelsey is highly informative and enjoys sharing helpful tips and guidance to support her patients in maintaining excellent oral health.

She greets every patient with a warm smile and brings a gentle, caring approach to her work. Known for her kind and attentive demeanor, Kelsey helps patients feel comfortable and at ease during their visits.

Kelsey is detail-oriented and plays an important role in keeping the team up to date on protocols and regulatory changes. She is committed to maintaining a safe, organized, and high-quality clinical environment.

Outside the office, Kelsey is an active member of the Sherwood community. She volunteers at local schools where her children attend and enjoys connecting with patients both in and out of the office.

Originally from the Tualatin area, Kelsey moved to Sherwood in 2009 with her husband. They have two children and a Golden Retriever. She enjoys spending time with her family, visiting the zoo and parks, and exploring new places. In her free time, Kelsey also loves crafting, decorating her home, especially during the Fall and holiday season and making memories with family and friends.

natalie

Registered Dental Hygienist

Natalie has over 10 years of experience as a dental hygienist and hygiene Instructor. She joined us in January of 2024 after making a big move back to Oregon with her husband, three growing boys, and a lively crew of pets. Their journey was truly an adventure, relocating during a January snowstorm and she has plenty of memorable stories from the experience.

Passionate, knowledgeable and efficient, Natalie is deeply committed to patient care. She takes pride in creating a comfortable experience for every patient and communicating clearly and easy to understand. Her goal is to ensure each person leaves feeling confident and empowered to maintain excellent oral health.

Originally from the Beaverton area, Natalie always knew she would find her way back to Oregon and she genuinely loves the rain. Now settled in Sherwood, she enjoys staying active, often going for runs or walks during her lunch breaks, and exploring new hobbies like pottery.

Natalie also has a strong creative background as an artist, with experience in sculpture, drawing, and painting, and hopes to return to her artistic roots. She has a lifelong love of dance, having performed on dance teams in high school, college and even for the Portland Trail Blazers. While ballet remains her favorite, she enjoys discovering new dance and yoga classes whenever she can.

At home, Natalie and her husband stay busy with remodeling projects, doing family activities and keeping up with their energetic boys. They love hosting gatherings, spending time with extended family, and staying connected with lifelong friends. If Natalie had her way, their home would be filled with even more animals, like donkeys, chickens, ducks, llamas, bunnies, any cute animal running around her yard joining their beloved dogs and cats.

Allison

Registered Dental Hygienist

Allison has over 15 years of experience in the dental field. She began her career as an assistant at one of our referring orthodontic offices. After two years, she decided to pursue dental hygiene school while continuing to work at the orthodontic office.

After graduating, Allison joined our team in August 2012 and worked with us until early 2016, when she stepped away to focus on raising her family. During that time, she had the opportunity to live abroad for a couple of years and travel throughout Europe. We stayed in touch, and in July 2025, we were thrilled to welcome her back to the team—and we plan to keep her for many years to come. It’s been so fun seeing how much her kids have grown!

Allison has a sweet and welcoming approach. She is funny, engaging, and known for her gentle touch. She takes pride in making sure her patients feel as comfortable as possible and is both thorough and precise in her work. She always checks in to ensure no areas are missed before completing an appointment.

Allison grew up in the Beaverton area alongside her twin brother and older sister. She married her high school sweetheart, and they are so adorable together; they have two beautiful, bilingual children who keep them busy with soccer and tennis. As avid tennis fans, they love watching competitive matches as a family. Having grown up in the Pacific NW, Allison enjoys the outdoors whether it’s going for a solo run or taking walks with her husband and kids (even if she’s still not a fan of the rain). She also has enjoys caring for her collection of succulents which she jokes are the only plants she can keep alive due to her black thumb.

Outside of work, Allison loves cooking, making most things from scratch, spending time with her family, and hanging out with their Italian Water dog. She enjoys traveling anywhere sunny and warm, with Greece being her favorite destination. With her keen ear for learning different languages, she’s always challenging herself to learn more; her Spanish is especially impressive!

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Tiffany

Dental Assistant

Tiffany has over 20 years’ experience in the dental field, and her expertise is evident in everything she does. She first joined our office as a temporary team member during the summer of 2021, and we quickly realized we didn’t want her to go. We were thrilled when she officially joined our team in September 2021, and we feel very lucky that she did.

Tiffany truly enjoys being a dental assistant and caring for others. She feels privileged to get to know her patients and enjoys hearing about their lives and adventures. With her compassionate, gentle and nurturing demeanor, she makes sure every patient feels comfortable and at ease during their visit.

Behind the scenes, Tiffany plays a vital role in keeping the office running smoothly. She helps keep everything organized, well stocked, and efficient, and ensures all systems and equipment are properly maintained and in tip-top shape.

Tiffany grew up in Milwaukie and loves Oregon for its natural beauty, colors and all the outdoor opportunities. She has a passion for gardening and spends countless hours in her backyard planting, trimming, and creating vibrant, colorful spaces. She even has a beautiful small pond, complete with a fish (that arrived by accident in a plant) and a few frogs, she hopes to add more fish in it in the future.

Outside of work, Tiffany enjoys spending time with her two adult children, her three sisters, and her extended family and friends. Whether birthdays, holidays, or family traditions, they love any excuse to gather, laugh, and enjoy each other’s company.

In her free time, she also enjoys kayaking, hiking, sewing and working on interior design projects at home or for friends. She shares her home with her adorable Springer Spaniel and a mischievous cat, both of whom always seem to know when it’s time for a snuggle.

MEGHAN

Sterilization Tech & Office Support

Meghan is the newest member of our team, joining us in Fall 2025 after initially “temporarily helping” around the office. As Tiffany’s daughter, she has been around the dental world her entire life, making the transition feel natural and enjoyable.

Her energetic and friendly demeanor quickly made her a great fit for greeting and seating patients, and she even enjoys answering phones. Meghan brings a warm, welcoming presence to the office and loves creating a festive environment, making sure each holiday is celebrated.

Meghan has a zest for learning and is currently taking a radiology course to become certified so she can assist with x-rays and assist the doctor. Dentistry may have captured her heart after all.

She also holds an associate’s degree in interior design and a certification in Gerontology, which reflects her eye for detail and her passion for helping others. She grew up riding horses, training them and training people of all ages to ride them. She competed in show jumping and hopes to return to it one day, as it remains one of her greatest passions.

Meghan is an animal lover at heart, she enjoys everything from insects to wildlife, she dreams of traveling to Africa and Australia to see animals in their natural habitats. Until then, she makes frequent trips to the zoo and is a big advocate for conservation. Meghan also embraces the beauty of architecture and art and hopes to explore Europe in the future.

Around the office, Meghan is known for her curiosity and love of learning, whether researching new topics or keeping sharp for trivia nights and binge-watching Jeopardy with her mischievous and energetic Springer Spaniel.

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