Dr. Douglas W. Shafer is here to make you smile. With friendly, conscientious careand some laughshe works to help you feel happy with your smile and overall health. He understands that some people dread dental work, so he strives to make each visit as pleasant as possible. Your comfort and confidence are his priority.
Originally from western Washington, Dr. Shafer is excited to be in Oregon and part of our community. He loves spending time with his wife and three young children, and you can often find him playing sports, following his favorite teams, quoting movies, orexploring outdoors. He has a passion for helping others and a gift for working with people, especially children. Hes been honored to volunteer at local elementary schools and for dental programs for underprivileged patients.
Dr. Shafer earned his undergraduate degree in Exercise Science from Brigham Young University and his dental degree at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry. He previously practiced in Hillsboro. He is a member of the American Dental Association, the Oregon Dental Association, the Academy of LDS Dentists, and the Academy of Sports Dentistry.He served a two-year mission for his church in Venezuela and speaks fluent Spanish.
Lori graduated from Foothill Jr. College in Los Altos, CA in 1988, with a certificate in dental assisting. She then got credentialed as a Registered and Certified Dental Assistant in the state of California. Because of my organizational skills and love for processing insurance, she quickly figured out the front office is where she belongs.
She took a break from dental while her kids, Justin and Kirstin, were little. During that time Lori did in-home daycare, worked at the preschool her kids attended and then trained to be a certified Group Exercise Instructor. When her youngest got to be school age, she returned to dentistry. In fact, she was the Office Coordinator at her last office for nearly 14 years.
Her favorite part of the job, besides processing insurance, is the interaction between the patients and families. She enjoys getting to know people and working in a family-friendly environment. She strives to help patients understand their treatment needs and how they can make the most of their insurance benefits.
Lori has lived in the cute, small town of Willamina since 2016, with her husband, Dave. Between the two of them they have 4 grown children, two boys and two girls. They are also very proud grandparents of their spunky, six-year-old granddaughter, Aubree. Aubree spends weekends with them often. Other than her kids and grandkid, Lori enjoys gardening or just hanging out at home with their cat, Bear.
Memory is thrilled to be part of the Good Life Dentistry team, as everyone in the office is amazing. She loves people and, after spending the last 17 years working from home, is so happy to get to connect with patients and be a helpful member of the team. Memory has been married to her husband for 25 years and enjoys spending time with him and their three teenagers. As a former professional ballerina, dancing is her first passion. She teaches a weekly Zumba class, choreographs for a ballroom team and teaches ballet classes from time to time. She also really enjoys learning Norwegian, spending time with exchange students, and traveling to other countries.
Paula was born in El Paso, Texas. She lived there for almost 30 years. She attended El Paso Community College where she received her Associates Degree in Applied Science Dental Hygiene. She has 25 years experience. She loves all her people! Her patients are family to her. Over the years she has learned so much from them.
She has lived in Oregon for 17 years and loves it! She has explored a good amount of the state by camping, hiking, and driving the back roads (often getting lost but making the best out of it!). She loves driving to the coast for the sunset.
In her 'extra' time she loves to spend time with her boyfriend of 14 years along with his 3 children. They spend lots of time with baseball these days. She loves to cook, bake, read, and take long walks with her dog, Roscoe.
Amy has been a Dental Assistant for the past 20 years. She received her training at Concorde Career Institute. She enjoys helping people with all their dental needs and seeing them leave with a smile. She most loves people's stories, pictures, and adventures that they share. Being part of such a great team here at Hawaiian Smiles is such a pleasure.
Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her Chihuaua, Rudy, friends, and family. Amy grew up on the coast, and takes many trips back to the beach to comb for treasures, but most of all, to see her dog Rudy enjoy it. Amy also enjoys running, hiking, eating healthy, watching movies, and reading true crime books.
Stephanie received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Dental Hygiene from the Oregon Institute of Technology in Salem, Oregon. As a dental hygienist, she loves that she gets a whole hour to connect with her patients and help them feel more confident about their oral health. She likes the opportunity to make someone's day better. She enjoys the open, laid-back atmosphere at Good Life and the support of her teammates.
Her first passion is music, and her favorite things to do are attending concerts and making music with friends! Aside from that, she loves to spend time with her boxer dog. She also loves being outdoors for sports, hiking, or just to relax. She would be outside all day if she could.
Michelle loves helping people feel more confident about their smiles and overall dental health. She's been a Dental Assistant for over 8 years, and she received her training at Portland Community College. She's excited to be a part of the Good Life Dentistry team!
