He values the personal relationships he builds with his patients and is passionate about discovering innovative solutions. His commitment to his practice is matched only by his volunteer work at the local church and in the Camas School District.
Dr. Greg follows a progressive yet conservative approach and has received advanced training in cosmetic and implant dentistry as well as IV sedation and surgical procedures. Dr. Greg is passionate about education and frequently travels around the nation, educating other dentists about several aspects of dentistry.
Dr. Dennis Gillespie was born and raised in Vancouver, WA, where he attended Mountain View High School. After majoring in psychology and chemistry at Brigham Young University, he furthered his education at the Indiana University School for Dentistryand theAmerican Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine.
Ever since he can remember, he wanted to be a dentist, just like his father. Dr. Dennis Gillespie's favorite part of dentistry is getting to know his patients and exceeding their expectations about what a visit to the dentist can be.
He has focused most of his continuing education on Dental Sleep Medicine and Adult Orthodontics. Early in his career he discovered a passion for treating patients who have Obstructive Sleep Apnea and has become a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Dr. Dennis Gillespie believes healthy sleep is the foundation for a healthy life. He also loves helping his patients achieve a confident smile through Adult Orthodontics. He is always impressed with how quickly Orthodontics can improve a patients smile and more importantly a patients attitude about their smile.
When not at the office, Dr. Dennis Gillespie trades in his white coat for referee stripes and a whistle, so he can help manage a house with four energetic young sons. Luckily, he has a wonderful wife whose homeschooling passion seems to be successfully transforming those wild little boys into polite young men. Dr. Dennis Gillespie loves reading, game nights with friends, participating in his Church, and joining his kids on field trips. He is also a loyal fan of the Seahawks, Trailblazers, and BYU Cougars.
Dr. Emilee Wentz-Franke grew up and completed her undergraduate studies in Missouri. After studying abroad in Chile, she attended the University of Missouri Kansas City School of Dentistry where she had a blast working at a pediatric office in Charleston, South Carolina. Dr. Wentz-Franke then moved to Yakima, WA where she practiced general dentistry for 5 years.
Dr. Wentz-Franke is a friendly and charismatic bilingual dentist who loves to make people look good and feel confident. Her career focus has been in restorative dentistry for patients of all ages and backgrounds.