Our commitment is to apply our dental knowledge and skills in a caring and gentle way, so you can feel at ease as we help you attain the smile you desire. Through non-corporate care, we can provice excellent preventive, restorative, full-service family dentistry plus technologies that make dental visits more pleasant than before we work with you to achieve a smile that can maximize your personal health and appearance. Were also a kid friendly office, and we want you to know that we enjoy patients of all ages!
We believe we have the greatest patients in the world! We get to know our patients personalities, children, hobbies and vocations. We get to know our patients personalities, children, hobbies and vocations. They are a great group of caring and good people.
What you will find in our office isa happy and light atmosphere. You will find a friendly and concerned staff that want you to feel as comfortable as possible. You will find a listening ear for your complaints about pains. A fair and up to date treatment for your problems.A clean environment. Happy, friendly people that like what the do and are concerned about you. We enjoy our patients and you will usually hear laughter at some point in your visit with us.
We want to treat our patients like we would want to be treated. Dr. Lunt was trained in a an era of conservative dentistry, and that is reflected in the way he recommends treatment to patients. We prefer to have the patient involved in choosing the type of treatment that best fits their lifestyle. We are concerned about your dental health, and saving as many teeth as possible. We strive hard to help people feel and look their best, using tried materials and methods gleaned from over 30 years of private practice.
We're a team of trained professionals with many years of experience, including our certified trained hygenist, dentals assistants and office staff. We take pride in ourselves by giving our patients the special care and attention they deserve. You can always feel confident knowing that our practice provides you with the ultimate in modern dental technology, cleanliness and professionalism.
Melissa Meyer: Receptionist / Billing I have been with Dr. Lunt's office since August 2018 and am very honored to be working with such an amazing Doctor and Staff. I have a very strong background in Medical/Dental/Insurance billing, Front Desk Reception, Office Administration and Customer Service, for over 21 years. I love the outdoors, fishing, camping, disc golf, photography and just spending time with family and friends
Aubree Mendoza: Lab Technician I have worked for Dr. Lunt for 10 years. I came on board to help Dr. Lunt organize his humanitarian trip to Ethiopia. I continued working and earned my CDA and EFDA certifications, I worked as an Assistant for 10 years. In 2013 I married my High school sweetheart. I Graduated from Portland State University with a Bachelors Degree in General Science. Since October of 2018 I am lead lab tech and making the crowns and bridges for our practice.
Aimee Brouillard: Lead Assistant I Graduated from Carrington college in 2012 from the Dental Assisting program. I moved to Oregon from Washington in July of 2018 and have been working at Dr. Lunt's as the Lead Assistant since September of 2018. I love working in such a caring office with and awesome staff that feels more like family than co-workers. When I am not at work, I enjoy gardening, hiking and spending time with family and friends.
Larisa Baronovskyy: Hygienist I have worked for Dr. Lunt for a little over 3 years now. In March of 2015, I graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with a Bachelors of Science in Dental Hygiene and a minor in Business. In November of 2018, I got married to the best man on earth. I love to sing, do photography, cook, bake and travel! I am bilingual, Russian and English are my two primary languages. I love working as a Hygienist because I love being around people and I love making a difference in their smiles, for the better!
Christy Lind: Surgical Assistant/ Office Management I have my CDA and EFDA and have worked for Dr. Lunt for 16 years as an Assistant. Since September of 2018 I have begun to focus more on Office Management and Coordinating Patient Care. I love Assisting, and still do Assisting with the surgical procedures. I love working with our patients to find solutions for their Dental needs, and to make them feel comfortable and taken care of. In my spare time I love cooking and crocheting.
Put our experience to work for you! Over the past 30 years, Dr Lunt and his staff have taken on the challenge of keeping up with the latest innovations in dental care. We have additional specialized training in imlants, bone grafting, orthodontics, and the latest in laser handpiece technology. Combining latest in technology with experience allows us to provide you with the most comfortable and custom options in dental care.
In conjunction with A2 Dental Lab, we have developed a procedure for severely broken teeth, saving patient visits and money with a Di Lithium silicate crown pressed into a post for a one piece crown-post-core combination.
In order to provide the highest attainable degree of precision, our office features an in-house dental laboratory and highly-trained dental technician. Working with the dentist our dental technician expertly crafts dentures, partials, and fixed bridges. Additionally, our laboratory allows us to provide our patients with convenient same-day service for all types of prosthetic repairs.
With an onsite laboratory, theres no need for your denture or partial to ever leave our sight. We understand how important your prosthetic is to your health and self-confidence, and we promise to protect your investment.
Dr. Lunt graduated from the University of Missouri Dental School in 1974. During that time, Dr. Lunt has continued his education through various post-graduate courses including advanced dental training he also completed a Nobel mini-residency in implant dentistry. Dr. Lunt's professional attitude, friendly nature and vast experience all combine for a very pleasant visit to his office. He prides himself on keeping up with the latest advancements in the field.
Dr. Lunt travels with the Oksenholt Medical team. This team is headed by Dr Erling Oksenholt, who has been traveling to Africa and others parts of the world for the past several years, delivering medical and dental care to people who cannot otherwise access it.
Did you know... Dental disease is the number one public health problem in the world. It causes more pain and suffering than any one other single disease, and yet in many areas of the world, the mouth is not even thought of as a part of the body when it comes to over-all medical health.
This program delivers dental health care, supplies, education and training to under-served people around the world and in our own communities. You can help by providing services and donations to projects around the world, and here at home, like getting inolved in the Annual Mission of Mercy free clinic here in Salem.