Drs. Summers and Hagerty and the members of our team are dedicated to serving our community with advanced treatments and comprehensive education. We believe that professional dentistry should not just enhance your smile, it should also improve your overall well-being. Recent studies have shown an intrinsic relationship between your oral, bodily, and mental health.
Brian R. Summers, DMD, PhD, is an Oregon native. He grew up in Rickreall, just north of Albany, and graduated from high school in Eugene. He earned a bachelor's degree with honors in biology from the University of Oregon. Prior to becoming a dentist, he earned his PhD in developmental biology at Stanford University.
Fulfilling a lifelong passion for dentistry, Dr. Summers changed careers, and earned his dental degree from Oregon Health & Science University. He completed residency training in general dentistry in Meridian, Idaho, working closely with dental specialists in numerous fields. This advanced training allows him to provide a wide variety of procedures, including IV sedation, implants, root canals, oral surgery, advanced dental restorations and hospital dentistry.
Dr. Summers joined the practice of Patrick V. Hagerty, DMD, in Albany and worked alongside one of the area's most respected dentists for two years before taking over the practice in 2015. He now focuses on the treatment of patients with sleep apnea and TMJ disorders. He also has expanded the hospital dentistry program started by Dr. Hagerty for treatment of patients with special needs and medical complexities.
Born and raised in Albany, Dr. Hagerty started the practice in 1986. The emphasis, besides providing high-quality family dentistry, was hospital and implant dentistry. He created the largest private hospital dental practice in Oregon, which has been expanded and grown with the addition of Dr. Summers to the office in 2013. Furthermore, his expertise in implant dentistry has made him one of the most sought after dentists in the state. Dr. Hagerty left private practice in 2015 to join Oregon Health & Science University, where he was an assistant professor tasked with the job of restarting the hospital dentistry residency program. 2019 brought his return to private practice as Calapooia Family Dental continues to grow.
Terra is a certified medical assistant and the office manager for Calapooia Family Dental. She has worked in the office since 2003, and earned an associate's degree from Linn-Benton Community College in 2006.
Shelley is a registered dental hygienist, and has been with our office since 2014. She graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2002, and has extensive experience in both pediatric and general dentistry. For our patient's comfort, she holds endorsements in both local anesthesia and nitrous oxide. In addition to providing care in the office, Shelley has privileges at Samaritan Albany General Hospital, and can be seen several times a month working alongside Dr. Summers in the operating room.
Shelley and her husband Steven have a daughter, and love camping in their RV (and even taking their kitty Simon along!). Their daughter is active in sports almost year-round, and they enjoy coaching her teams. Shelley is an avid baker, and loves cooking, working out, and spending time with her friends and family.
Phoebe is a certified dental assistant with her EFDA and EFODA certifications. She joined Calapooia Family Dental after finishing her dental assisting program at Linn-Benton Community College in 2019. She takes pride in connecting with patients and building relationships.
Zyvonee is a certified expanded functions dental assistant who graduated from UEI College in California in 2017. She joined Calapooia Family Dental in 2021. She enjoys making our patients feel comfortable and welcome in the office, and exceeding their expectations is always rewarding.
Nora is our schedule coordinator at Calapooia Family Dental. She maintains both the doctors' and hygienists' schedules, and strives to help patients receive the care they need in a timely manner. Nora is bilingual, speaking both English and Spanish, and enjoys helping out the Hispanic community. She obtained her Esthetics License in 2019.
