Hannah Ellson 

Dental Hygienist

I have recently joined the Central Point Family Dentistry team AGAIN! I started out at CPFD when I was interning to be a dental assistant in 2016. I was placed into the office by RCC's dental assisting program and later became employed at the office making lifelong friends, connections and gaining skills. While working at CPFD as an assistant, I continued my prerequisites to become a hygienist. Dr. Nelson even helped me write my personal statement to get into hygiene school and guided me with the process of applying! I graduated with my Bachelor of Dental Hygiene at Pacific University in 2020 and moved back to Southern Oregon after graduation. Here I am, back at the office serving the same welcoming population and spending time with the people I made such special relationships with in 2016! I love dental hygiene because it gives me the chance to educate patients on oral health and prevention and help patients feel confident about their smile and health. Before starting in dentistry, I knew very little about oral health. My goal is to pass on tools to help patients succeed in a way that fits their lifestyle. To me, there's nothing like easing a patient's anxiety and helping them feel comfortable and less nervous about their dental visits. Can't wait to meet you!