She is the very proud mother of two children, Madeleine (born 4 days after her residency completion!) and Beckett. She feels that her ability to love and her capacity for patience and understanding have grown exponentially since becoming a mother. She also knows that these qualities help her to be even more kind and compassionate with her patients. While she is quick to admit that she had never lived in a small town area before, she is equally quick to share how much she loves Coquille. From the dunes, to the beaches, to the coastal towns, to the farms there is no comparison to the surpassing beauty of the Oregon coast.
Another of Dr. Heidis loves for her community stems from her observations of the genuineness, the kindness and the compassion that the residents of this area feel, not only for their children, but also for one another qualities and values like these are not as easy to find in larger city environments. She has long appreciated the friendships she has been able to make with her patients and their parents as they share not only a functional role, but a relational one as well.
She thrives on the idea that she will watch these children grow into the wonderful people they are to become, and thoroughly enjoys praising them, encouraging them and nurturing them into all that they can be. With this in mind, there can be no doubt as to how much Dr. Heidi loves her job. She feels blessed that her work allows her the freedom to be energetic, creative and silly. She invests a piece of her heart into every patient and family she meets and looks forward to serving our community to the best of her ability in the years to come.
Mags Sanchez Patient Care Coordinator Mags graduated Coquille High School in 2001 and entered the medical field in 2015. She joined Bee Happy in 2020 and quickly became a great addition to the team with her excellent organizational skills, Spanish translating and friendly demeanor. Her interests include hiking, photography, traveling, crafting, decorating, and spending time with family.
Melissa Hindman Board Certified Restorative Assistant, Certified Surgical Assistant and Marketing Coordinator Melissa has worked in the dental field for over 7 years, achieving extra certifications with procedures from dental implants to childrens sealants. In 2020 she became a board certified restorative assistant. She is a versatile, important part of our dental team because she shares roles both in the front and the back office areas. Melissa graduated from Coquille High School in 2003 and loves spending time with her family. She especially enjoys being outdoors and boating on the Rogue River.
Steven Alvarez Registered Dental Hygienist Steve has over 25 years in the dental field, with the past 15 years focused on his dental hygiene career. He received his dental hygiene degree from Loma Linda University in 1999 after serving in the Airforce from 1989-1993. Steve is a fantastic hygienist who values his patients and enjoys his time with them. Outside of the office, his hobbies include having adventures with his family, playing basketball and going to the beach.
Morgan Miller Sterilization Technician Morgan graduated from Coquille High School in 2019. She is aspiring to become a Dental Hygienist and is currently a student at Lane Community College. Outside of work and school she enjoys riding horses, fishing, camping, and hanging out with friends.