Now, more than 20 years later, Dr. Eldon is still enjoying his work as an orthodontist. In 2016, he and his wife celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary. Dr. Eldon is also now a proud grandfather of 23 beautiful grandchildren. When hes not spending time with his family, Dr. Eldon enjoys woodworking, mechanics, hunting, fishing, working with computers, and reading a good book! He is also an active member of theThe Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the Boy Scouts of America.

I feel truly blessed to spend my days helping so many remarkable people. Our connections enrich not only my life, but the lives of my staff and my family. Seeing a person open up and happily smile with confidence is a great thing.

Orthodontics allows me to help people change their lives: their personality and self-confidence blossom as they no longer feel self-conscious about crooked teeth. I experience a lot of personal satisfaction helping people overcome their insecurities by creating the healthiest, most beautiful smile for them.

I am passionate about the care I provide. I treat my patients the same way I would treat family members. I want my patients to be proud of the smile theyve achieved: it takes hard, coordinated work from both of us to achieve the perfect results!

I love how everyone is different, how each person has a unique smile and unique personality. I feel honored to be part of so many peoples lives and treasure the friendships that develop during treatment. It truly makes me happy to see patients, present and former, out in our community, happily sharing their smile with others. Dr. Robert E. DeKay

Continuing education is part of Dr. DeKays commitment to his patients. Each year he completes many courses, in addition to attending meetings, lectures, and seminars. He takes classes through the prestigious Kois Center for Dental Excellence and remains current on research findings published in orthodontic and dental journals.

By pursuing continuing education, Dr. DeKay ensures hes up-to-date on trends, technologies, and techniques. This allows him to deliver the best, most effective orthodontic treatment in the shortest amount of time, and creates the strongest, happiest smiles for his patients.

Dr. DeKay grew up in a military family. He was born in Arizona but lived in Massachusetts, Georgia, Japan, Texas, Kentucky, and Germany before coming to Eagle River in 1993. After graduating from Chugiak High School in 1995, he served a two year church mission in Korea and then returned to Eagle River while attending the University of Alaska in Anchorage. After he finished dental school and his residencies, Dr. DeKay returned to Eagle River and loves being home.

Dr. DeKay and his wife, Bethany whos originally from Anchorage, have four children: Hannah, Winnie, Bobby, and Jack. When hes not caring for patients, Dr. DeKay is usually building something at home or camping throughout the state. He loves Valdez: in 2010 he took over a practice there and now feels its his second home.

We recognize that all of our patients are unique and deserve to receive orthodontic care that reflects their individual needs. Our experienced and talented team is committed to working with you and your family to create a comfortable, stress-free, and rewarding orthodontic experience every time you visit our practice. We are pleased to welcome you and your family, and we look forward to working with you.

I have been working in orthodontics since 1982 and joined Dr. DeKays practice in 2000. Dr. Eldon is friendly, professional, and excited to share his knowledge of orthodontics so I am always learning something new. Dr. Robert is a lot like his dad, which makes for a great office atmosphere! My favorite thing about orthodontics is watching the changes happen with patient treatment, and I love making the appliances, too!

I have been with ERO since the summer of 2011. I love Dr. Eldon's aloha spirit and Dr. Robert's growing-up in Alaska stories. Theyre both so kind and generous. I work with many of our new patients, so I spend a lot of time talking with patients and their parents. I like to hear about their sports, hobbies, and their travels.

I moved to Eagle River form Waipahu, Hawaii in 2009 with my husband and two children. We love our big yard, riding ATVs, camping, fishing, and archery. We have lived in a lot of places and Eagle River is our favorite!

I have been working in the field of orthodontics since 1976 and joined ERO in 1999. I feel so fortunate to be a part of this office! We have a great team that works really well together and has so much fun every day! Its like a party, and our guests are our patients who keep things lively and interesting! Of course, Dr. Eldon and Dr. Robert are great to work with as well; they always bring in new and innovative ideas to make our office the best it can be.

I joined Eagle River Orthodontics in June of 2008, bringing with me more than 20 years of prior experience. My favorite part of my job is seeing the reaction of each patient when they get their braces off and being a part of that special moment in their life. I enjoy working with both Dr. Eldon and Dr. Robert because of their cheerful and caring attitudes and enthusiasm for life!

I got married in 1990 to my husband, Armand, and have two children, Amanda and Adriana. I am proud to say that my daughter, Adriana, was in the top ten girls on American Idol in 2013! It was a lifetime experience for our family.

I have been working in orthodontics since 1990 and have been with Dr. DeKay since 2007. I love meeting new people and watching their self-esteem grow as their confidence and smiles change. It truly makes a difference in their lives! Our team is like one big happy familywere so lucky that everyone likes each other!

I am responsible for the day to day running of the office, doing everything from billing insurance claims and fielding financial questions to coordinating staff schedules. The group at ERO are extremely competent professionals who are highly trained and experienced. We love working together and love treating our patients whom we also consider to be friends. I love connecting with our patients and their families and seeing their excitement about their perfect smiles.

Ive been blessed with four children, two daughters-in-law, two horses, a dog, and a cat. I am active in my church and love family history research, working on the farm, and staying in touch with family members.

I began on-the-job training as an assistant when Eagle River Orthodontics first began, working summers and breaks while in college. Once I graduated, I worked full time until I took time off to be a stay-at-home mom. Now I am back working as an assistant part time! I enjoy helping patients and the success and happiness that comes with seeing their beautiful smiles! Our whole office works well together, and you can tell we all care for each other. Its a pleasure to work in an atmosphere where you want to be because everyone makes it a great place.

I am a loved wife and mother of four great children. Alaska is not the place I envisioned myself living when I grew up but it has turned out to be a beautiful place when the sun shines and our family does our best to be out in it. I enjoy reading good books and watching good movies, so if you have a favorite, let me know!

Favorite Thing About Orthodontics: Getting to see the same patients often and getting to know them and their families. Seeing their beautiful smiles when they are done with treatment brightens my day!

Favorite Thing About My Job: Definitely the patients and my co-workers! We have so much fun while working and find any reason to have a pot-luck! The doctors and staff here all feel like one big family.

I have been married to my high school sweetheart for 26 years. We have four sons but recently became empty nester except for several fur babies. We have been in Eagle River a little over three years and absolutely love it! Every day is beautiful and here and the people are warm and friendly. I love football, movies, doing jigsaw puzzles and reading mysteries!