Meet the Otter Crew

Your Care Team

Dr. Michael J. Dienberg, DDS

Hospital-trained general dentist • CO₂-laser expert • Dad of Three

  • BS & DDS, Marquette University; hospital residency, UAMS

  • 10 years across Arkansas Children’s Hospital, OHSU, KVH, and other practices

  • Thousands of tongue- & lip-tie releases plus IV-moderate sedation and complex extractions

  • Clinical Assistant Professor, Dept. of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, OHSU

  • Beyond the operatory: Grabs the odd snowboard day on Mt. Hood, tinkers in the garage, and never misses early-morning coffee walks and curious “how-does-that-work?” chats with the kids.

Bethany Dienberg

Clinic Co-Founder · Operations & After-Care Lead · Mom of Three

  • B.S. Exercise Science, Marquette University

  • Keeps frenectomy and surgery days humming—assisting, scheduling, insurance, and patient coaching

  • Crafts friendly after-care plans and speaks fluent “new-parent”

  • Off-hours: Clicks into skis when she can, keeps a small garden (and pile of craft supplies) growing, and fills family time with dance breaks, books, and everyday explorations.