Board of Directors
 Natalie Potter, DMDPresidentDr. Natalie Potter, originally from Anchorage, Alaska, lived in Oregon City for over 20 years where she raised her two children. She currently resides in Molalla and works as an associate dentist at The Dentist Off Main with Dr. Olesya Salathe. Natalie developed her passion and love for dentistry working as a dental assistant in West Linn for 15 years. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree at Portland State University and attended graduate dental school at Oregon Health and Science University. She has found dentistry to be a perfect fit as she enjoys a blend of science, health care, and art throughout her daily routine. When she is not working, Natalie can be found spending time outdoors or spoiling her Frenchie, Stella. She enjoys hiking, camping, paddle boarding, and snowboarding. She also enjoys long distance running, especially relays and has participated in “the mother of all relays”, Hood to Coast seven times.  Ashish Bhandari, D.M.DVice PresidentDr. Ashish Bhandari earned his Bachelor of Science in Biology from McKendree University. He earned his doctorate from Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine. Then, he continued his postdoctoral training at Southern Illinois University beginning with a one year of Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD) followed by his certificate of specialty in Endodontics. During his AEGD residency, he primarily focused on complex full mouth rehabilitation cases. Then, during endodontic residency, he obtained experience in root canal therapy, root canal retreatments, root end surgery and all avenues of endodontics directed towards preserving healthy natural teeth that are functional. He is also involved in novel research studying the association of endodontic disease and maxillary sinus disease. Dr. Bhandari’s passion for endodontics is rooted in his own personal experience. As a teenager, his upper molar was extracted due to a cavity that induced a severe toothache. Since he was unable to receive care from an endodontist, he decided to become one! He now helps others save their teeth every day. Outside of the office, he and his wife enjoy traveling, trying new cuisines, hiking, biking, and spending time with their two rescue dogs, Momo and Curry.  Alexa Brightman, DMDSecretary/TreasurerBio coming soon.  Bryan Schofield, DMDImmediate Past PresidentDr. Bryan Schofield spent his childhood growing up in Salem before attending the University of Oregon and then relocating to Portland. Prior to pursuing dentistry, he worked for eight years in the whole body donation industry as a laboratory manager, overseeing anatomical donations for surgical training and research purposes. Dr. Schofield received his dental degree from OHSU and then moved near Boise to complete an AEGD at Idaho State University. After returning to Portland, Dr. Schofield worked in several private practices prior to purchasing his practice (Wy'east Dental) in Happy Valley from Frances Sunseri. Outside of the office Dr. Schofield tries to spend as much time pursuing outdoor activities such as running, biking, snowboarding, water skiing, and camping to name a few. He also enjoys spending time at home in the Montavilla neighborhood with his partner Allison and their two dogs and cat, taking in concerts, and trying all the pizza the city has to offer. Lora MattsenExecutive DirectorBio coming soon. Katherine Sonada, DMDDirector at LargeBio coming soon. |
