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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
Weekly member of Arkansas Children’s Hospital’s cleft-lip / palate team, guiding infants and families through Nasoalveolar Molding (NAM) and laser releases
• Passionate advocate for special-needs dentistry—applies the same calm, step-by-step coaching to medically complex kids and adults
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 RDA · CDA

Operations & After-Care Lead · Surgical Assistant · Mom of Three

B.S. Exercise Science, Marquette University — brings a movement-science lens to healing and oral-facial rehab
Certified dental assistant in Oregon & Washington; keeps frenectomy and surgery days humming—chairside assisting, scheduling, insurance wrangling, and patient coaching
Crafts friendly after-care plans and speaks fluent “new-parent,” easing worries from first latch to final stitches
Champions team-based care: connects body-work partners, myofunctional therapists, and lactation pros so patients feel supported beyond the procedure
Off-hours: hikes local Gorge trails with the family, turns craft ideas into prototypes, dives into good books—and still sneaks in the occasional kitchen dance break