Monday-Thursday
8:00-5:00
Meet the Team
Steve Nelson, DDS, MBA
Dentist
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It is rewarding to have the ability to improve your smile and help you feel better. Truth be told, Dr. Nelson was scared of his dentist as a child and it has been our mission here to alleviate those same apprehensions for each patient.
Graduating in 2011 at the world-renown Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. This university has trained Dr. Nelson to be accomplished in all-things dental from comprehensive dental planning, esthetics, crowns and fillings, root canals, extractions, dentures and implants.
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He first started working in community health centers in Macomb, Illinois and Grants Pass. These environments provided crucial experience in treating a myriad of complications not regularly seen in private practice. Dr. Nelson continues to travel all over the world providing dental humanitarian services to third-world countries. Locally he has supported the local Kid Time Museum in creating a dental exhibit for children to experience dentistry in a fun environment and is also the official dentist of the Miss Oregon Volunteer Pageant.
Dr. Nelson looks forward to being your dentist for many decades in Central Point.
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My goal is to make your dental visit comfortable and enjoyable especially if you have had negative dental experiences before coming to our dental practice.
Your smile is our priority. --Dr. Nelson​
Our Commitment to you:
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We will get it right. We follow the Golden Rule
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We will see you on time. Your time is important and we will respect that
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We will help you feel comfortable. You are not a number. We love to get to know our patients
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We will be nonjudgemental regardless if you forgot to floss last night or haven't been to the dentist for 20 years
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1997 Lived as a church-service missionary in Santiago, Chile for two years
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2004 B.S. degree from Brigham Young University
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2006 M.B.A. degree from Loma Linda University
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2011 D.D.S. degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
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Certification in nitrous oxide and ability to use mild sedation techniques
Ana Baker
Dental Hygienist
Bio Coming Soon
Christy Gibson
Dental Assistant
I recently moved to Oregon to be near my family. I've worked in the Dental field most of my life. I love working with people and putting them at ease in the dental chair. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, & being with family and friends. Horses are my passion. I love corgi's & australian shepherds. I look forward to meeting you at Central Point Family Dentistry :)
Chloe Pariani
Dental Assistant
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I am newer to the dental world. I am a dental assistant and my goal is to start my prerequisites for hygiene school once I get all my dental assisting certification done. I love being in the dental field and am so excited to further my education and career. Outside of work I love to spend time with my family. I especially love to be outdoors or in the gym weightlifting.
Falon Straw
Dental Hygienist
Bio Coming Soon
Laura Ambrosini
Dental Hygienist
I am a new Oregon resident. I have been in the dental industry since 2011. I earned a dental assisting license from Butte County Regional Occupational Program and then later expanded my dental knowledge with a Dental Hygiene Degree from Shasta College. As a dental hygienist I pride myself on patient education and outstanding patient care. I am very excited about my new home at Central Point Family Dentistry and am excited to meet you!
Mandy Walden
Office Manager
I started in dentistry as an office manager in 2003 and shortly after received my dental assistant/radiology certification so I was cross trained to help in all aspects of the dental office. What I love most about my job is the relationship I have been able to build with our patients. Outside of work I like spending time on the water boating with my family or watching my children in their different sports.
Mel Baldridge
Dental Assistant
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My name is Melissa, most of my friends and family call me Mel. I’ve been a dental assistant going on 10 years this year. I am married to my high school sweet heart and have 2 girls. In my free time some of my favorite things to do include gardening, hiking or anything outdoors, cooking, making natural household products with essential oils, and all the DIY things. I also have a lot of houseplants I am very passionate about and enjoy propagating and helping others with their plants. At work I strive to make patients comfortable in what is normally an uncomfortable place to be. I look forward to caring for your dental needs alongside the Central Point Family Dentistry team.