NORTHWEST DENTAL RESIDENCY (AEGD)
Located in the beautiful state of Washington
Well-equipped clinics across the Pacific Northwest, with natural beauty and unlimited recreational opportunities.
NORTHWEST DENTAL RESIDENCY (AEGD)
Clinic Descriptions
Enjoy living in Washington State with its wide-open spaces, clean air, mountains, rivers, and lakes. The Yakima Valley and Yakima Columbia River Valley are in sunny Central Washington. These are active agricultural areas, producing some of the world’s finest fruit, vegetables, hops, and wine grapes. The areas also offer outstanding recreational activities, including skiing, boating, hiking, and fishing.
NORTHWEST DENTAL RESIDENCY (AEGD)
Clinic descriptions
Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic
The Yakima clinic is a 10 operatory dental facility staffed by Dr. Jessica Bremerman. Dr. Bremerman likes endodontics and crown and bridgework. The clinic also staffs three hygienists and nine assistants. The dentists work with many low-income patients who often need full mouth restorations and have rampant childhood caries. Co-located in the clinic is also a medical clinic as well as a pharmacy service.
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YV Tech-Dental Clinic
YV Tech is a unique dental clinic within the YVFWC organization located in Yakima, WA. We are located inside a technical school where we assist with students’ chairside training in dental assisting but have a fully operational dental clinic with 5 chairs. Our staff includes 1 staff dentist (Sandra Fogel), 2 hygienists, 3 dental assistants, a receptionist, and a supervisor. We see patients of all ages, but predominately see adults as well as a lot of special needs patients. We perform a wide variety of dental services including root canals, surgical extractions, removable prosthodontics, crowns and bridges, implant restorations, etc.
About Yakima
Yakima, a diverse city of about 100,000, is situated in a semi-arid, highly agricultural valley of central Washington. The area has a vibrant arts community, year-round outdoor recreation, and is within an easy drive of several major cities. A few of the local highlights are:
- Four golf courses.
- A seasonal farmers market.
- Two public swimming pools.
- Yakima Symphony Orchestra.
- Yakima Valley Museum and Historical Association.
- Abundant wineries, craft breweries, and distilleries.
- Downhill and cross-country skiing at White Pass Ski Area, just 30 miles outside of town.
- Rafting on the Tieton and Yakima rivers.
- Hiking, climbing, and sightseeing at nearby Mount Rainier, Mount Adams, Mount St. Helens, and Mount Hood.
- Access to lakes, rivers, and camping facilities for fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, rock climbing, and ORV activities.
- Pippins semipro baseball at Yakima County Stadium.
Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic
Toppenish Medical-Dental Clinic is an eight-operatory dental facility staffed by Dr. Lauryl Garcia, who enjoys all aspects of general dentistry. Dr. Anil Danda is also a staff dentist in Toppenish with a specialty area in Oral Surgery. The clinic is also staffed with three hygienists and eleven dental assistants to meet the patient demands.
The Toppenish clinic sees a large number of pediatric patients, as well as patients needing perio surgery procedures. There are many opportunities for molar root canal therapy, as well as crown and bridge procedures. The clinic is attached to a primary care clinic that makes consults easier.
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About Toppenish
Toppenish is a small town in the center of primarily agriculture land on the Yakama Indian Reservation. The town is known for its unique murals, painted on buildings throughout the town, and attracting a large number of tourists each year.
Some of the highlights of the Toppenish area include:
- Diverse and unique restaurants featuring authentic Mexican meals.
- Easy access to wineries that feature guided tours and tastings.
- Fresh and local seasonal vegetables and fruits.
- Nearby shopping and entertainment – the Tri-Cities area is about an hour away, and Seattle and Portland are both within three hours.
- A range of outdoor recreation, including fishing and hunting. Spectacular camping, hiking, and skiing is available at White Pass Recreational Area, which is just an hour and a half away.
- Some of the best windsurfing in the world is within two hours, along the Columbia River in Oregon’s The Dalles-Hood River area.
Grandview Medical-Dental Clinic
The Grandview clinic is a six operatory dental facility under the direction of Dr. Michael Yurth, Lead Dentist. There are two hygienists and six assistants. The clinic treats more than 12,000 people each year, 40 percent of whom are pediatric patients. More than 60 percent of all patients speak Spanish as their primary language.
The clinic sees a high volume of emergency patients, many of whom need surgery and endodontics. The clinic is connected to a primary care clinic and pharmacy that makes consults easier.
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About Grandview
Grandview has a small-town atmosphere with friendly people and little traffic. A few of the highlights include:
- Located between Yakima and the Tri-Cities for easy travel to sporting events and shopping.
- Situated in the heart of Wine Country with multiple wineries that offer guided tours, wine tasting, and gourmet restaurants.
- Access to the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities for boating and fishing.
- 40-minute drive to Yakima for shopping, entertainment, and concerts.
- Authentic Mexican restaurants.
Unify Community Health, NE Dental Clinic
Unify Community Health NE is a large 15-operatory clinic located in Spokane, WA. We have one dentists, four hygienists, and 12 dental assistants to serve our patients. Dr. Siler enjoys doing oral surgery, root canals including molars and some re-treats, and crown and bridge along with all aspects of general dentistry. We also have students from the University of Washington who do rotations at our clinic for up to four months/year.
About Spokane
Spokane is a city in eastern Washington state with a population of 228, 989. With a river running right through downtown and landscapes ranging from basalt columns to mountain lakes, Washington state’s third-largest metro area lives up to its motto: “Near Nature, Near Perfect.” Spokane offers abundant green space and easy access to numerous lakes, ski resorts, mountains, and bike paths. A few of the local highlights are:
- Explore Riverfront Park and the Spokane Falls
- A variety of outdoor activities including hiking, camping, fishing, boating and snow skiing. There are 5 ski resorts within a 2-hour radius of Spokane.
- Go watch a game: Gonzaga University basketball game, Eastern WA football game, Spokane Chiefs hockey, or Spokane Indians baseball
- Manito Park
- Downtown Spokane and Riverpark Square with shopping, dining, and nightlife
- Golfing: over 10 golf courses nearby including the infamous “floating green” at Coeur D’Alene Resort Golf Course
- Green Bluff Farms
