We are especially interested in making all our patients feel right at home! We aim to provide energetic and fun-loving service to each patient, and we put your needs first to achieve efficient and comprehensive treatment.
Our staff is trained and skilled, and each member of our team has years of experience in treating patients with the highest level of care. We strive to stay abreast of the very latest in technology and advances by regularly attending continuing education courses and seminars.
Front Office:
Niki Salinas – Office Manager
Niki was born and raised in Longview, a graduate of Mark Morris High School Class of 1995. She has been working at Troy Family Dental since 2006. She started as a receptionist and then cross trained as a dental assistant and is now the Office Manager. She currently resides in the area with her husband Michael of 13 years and their 2 amazing daughters. When Niki is not at work you can find her helping out with her church’s youth group doing various activities and camps. Niki enjoys spending time with her family and friends. Fun Fact: Can't tell jokes (ruins every punch line)
Brittany Aune – Office Assistant
I began working for Dr. Troy in 2003 during my senior year of high school. After graduation I went to college, then moved to Eastern Oregon for 4 years where I lived near the Snake River and Eagle Cap Wilderness. I returned to the area in 2009 and have been working for Dr. Troy ever since. I enjoy archery hunting, fishing, camping and most of all spending time with my son!
Fun Fact: I once jumped out of a moving vehicle for a shed horn.
Hygiene Department:
Carme
n Gano – Dental Hygienist
Carmen is a Longview native, married to her husband Rich of 26 years. They have 2 grown children. She is a graduate of Mark Morris High School and Clark College Dental Hygiene program. Carmen has been working for Dr. Troy since 2006. She enjoys the beach, traveling, and spending time with friends and family.
Fun Fact: Once won a new car
Betsy Preheim- Dental Hygienist
Betsy grew up in Kalama, where she and her boyfriend Mason just purchased their first home. She was in the USAF for 4 years before graduating from the Dental Hygiene program at Clark College in 2008. She joined the Troy Family Dental Team in 2009. She enjoys camping and snowboarding, as well as every aspect of the great outdoors. Betsy also enjoys spending time with family and her 3 cats Matty, Annie, and Princess.
Fun Fact: Favorite video game is Pacman
Dental Assistants:
Violet Jeffers – Lead Dental Assistant
Violet grew up in Clatskanie, Oregon where she still resides. She has worked for Dr. Troy since 1999 when he bought the practice. She has been an EFDA Assistant for 36 years. She’s been married 33yrs to her husband Tom and has 2 grown sons. She is currently excited about the upcoming wedding of her youngest son. Violet enjoys camping, fishing, clam digging, and loves the beach trips her husband and her often take with their new puppy “Archie”. Fun Fact: Playing Yahtzee when her sons come home and their sweet girls and she beat them after 6 sessions!
Brittanie Beisel - Dental Assistant
Brittanie grew up in Kelso, where she still resides. She graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Apollo College in 2006, where soon after she joined Troy Family Dental. Brittanie is a Barrel Racer who trains and competes at rodeos and jackpots around the Northwest. She also enjoys hunting and fishing with her Fiancé Brandon. They are currently planning a wedding for summer2012.
Fun Fact: Brittanie was the 2005 Thunder Mountain Pro Rodeo Queen
Celeste Arevalo - Dental Assistant
I graduated from the Dental Assisting program at Cambridge College in 2008. I have worked for Dr. Troy since 2008. I have two beautiful daughters ages 8 and 2, they keep me busy! We love to go camping, to the beach, and just hanging out together.
Fun Fact: Loves to snowboard and wakeboard