Dr. Alice grew up in Springfield, OR, where her father was a dentist (Dr. Richard L. Moffitt) and her uncle was a long-time family physician (Dr. Robert A. Moffitt). She graduated, with valedictorian honors, from Thurston High School in 1977. Concertmistress for the Eugene Junior Symphony, Dr. Alice studied violin with Lawrence Maves, Professor of Violin at the University of Oregon. She was active in the Obsidian Explorer Post Scouts.
Dr. Alice attended the University of Oregon, where she met her husband and dental practice partner Dr. Paul Newman. She received a Bachelor of Arts from the UO in 1981. After graduating from the Oregon Health Sciences University Dental School in Portland in 1985 with Dr. Paul, they entered the US Naval Dental Corps, Dr. Alice as a Lieutenant. Dr. Alice enjoyed multiple specialty rotations in clinical dentistry during her five years at the Pearl Harbor Dental Clinic in Hawaii. In 1992 Dr. Alice and Dr. Paul started their private practice in Eugene, taking over the general dentistry practice of Dr. David Robathan.
Dr. Alice volunteered at the Childrens Dental Clinic. An outdoor enthusiast, she enjoys skiing, hiking, backpacking and camping. Her love of the violin continues, taking in music performances and going to as many concerts as possible.
Dr. Alice Moffitt, my dentist for more than 20 years, is extremely skillful, thoughtful, and conscientious. She makes dentistry as comfortable for the patient as can be, and she and all her staff are friendly, experienced, and attentive. I recommend Alice to anyone who is 'between' dentists and wants a great one!
Dr. Paul hails from Tualatin, OR, and was an active member of a Boy Scout troop that took monthly camping and backpacking tripsrain, sleet or shine. He graduated from Tigard High School in 1974 and received a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from the University of Oregon in 1980, having worked his way through college with seasonal jobs in the US Forest Service. After graduating from the Oregon Health Sciences University Dental School in Portland in 1985 with Dr. Alice, they joined the US Naval Dental Corps. Dr. Paul had extensive training in oral surgery, which he performed almost exclusively during his time at Pearl Harbor Dental Clinic in Hawaii. Since moving to Eugene and returning to private practice in 1992, Dr. Paul volunteered monthly for the Childrens Dental Clinic.
Drs. Moffitt and Newman have kept me chewing pain free for the past 25 years, through cracked teeth, chips, splits, and cavities. Theyre both everything you want in a dentist: careful, efficient, knowledgeable, gentle, and supremely skilled. And theyre supported by an equally capable and caring staff. Everyone is so friendly, I actually enjoy going to the dentist! How twisted is that?
Kelly has been a dental hygienist for 30 years and still loves what she does! She joined our practice in 2013 and has yet to find a dull tooth. She loves her family and her dogs and cat, who thinks he's a dog. She loves fresh air, the ocean, making art and jewelry, and last but not least...her patients!
Debbie grew up in nearby Pleasant Hill, graduating from the Lane Community College Dental Assisting program in 2004. She joined the practice in 2007. Debbie is married with three grown children and two grandsons. She enjoys spending time with her family, reading and walking.
Kayla has been in dentistry since March of 2020 when she joined to help out during the pandemic. She grew up in the Springfield area where she has lived her entire life. She enjoys spending time outdoors with her German Shepherds, her 9 children and her granddaughter and husband. They go to the skate park, the golf course, camping, or rock hunting in the river.
Catie is our newest addition to the team and loves learning about dentistry every day. She is currently in dental assisting school and will be graduating in April 2022. In her time off, she loves painting, going to the coast, and spending time with family and friends. She and her husband live nearby in Cottage Grove where she is a dog mom to her yellow lab and husky mix,