Dr. Jonathan E. Backer was born in South Korea where he lived until 11 years of age. His family came to the United States in 1979, settling in Bakersfield, California, where he was adopted by his father. School brought out the best in him and he thrived as a leader and an athlete while excelling in academics. He served as the Student Body President in high school and played football, basketball and track.

Dr. Backer worked as a dental lab technician during his college years before entering Loma Linda Dental School in 1996. He graduated in 2000 and moved to Eugene to practice dentistry. In 2002, Dr. Backer opened his own practice in Cottage Grove where he has been faithfully serving his patients to this day. He has been a long standing member of the Lane County Dental Society where he recently served as President.

Dr. Backer was honored to receive the Paul Harris Fellow award by the Rotary Club of Cottage Grove. Giving back to the community has always held a high priority in Dr. Backer's personal and professional life. He continuesto regularly volunteer his time at the South Lane Children's Dental Clinic. Dr. Backer also has supported many levels of sporting activities, drama and music programs in Cottage Grove.

Dr. Backer and his wife, Soorin, have been married since 1991 and have four beautiful children. His oldest son was married during the summer of 2013 and he and his wife are expecting their first child! Dr. Backer also takes an active role in supporting his wife, who is a published author and speaker, when she speaks at various Christian ministry events. He has recently taken the position of Head Coach to his youngest son's Junior High boys' basketball team for Kid Sports in Eugene. Though it's a new challenge, Dr. Backer is truly enjoying working with the boys and their families while spending quality time with his son.

When he's not busy serving the community and supporting his family, he can most easily found on the open road! He has been an avid cyclist for many years and races competitively. He enjoys all things outdoors, including snowboarding, skiing, golfing and target shooting. He also enjoys singing and you might just hear him humming along to the radio while you are in the chair! It's become a familiar and beloved sound in the office to the staff and to our beloved patients!

Emily began working with Dr Backer in February of 2007 as a dental assistant, in 2011 she made the transition to working as a front office coordinator to allow a more flexible schedule. She is happily married to Brandyn and together they have a blended family that includes 6 kids, all of whom are very busy and active. When they can they love to travel but most weekends and evenings she will be found throughout Oregon watching her kids play soccer, basketball and track. Born and raised in Cottage Grove she continues to be a familiar face.

Brittany first worked for Dr. Backer as a dental assistant aftergraduating from the LCC Dental Assisting program in 2005. She took a break to stay home with her kids and just recently returned to work for Dr. Backer at his Eugene office. She and her husband, Jeff, have lived in Coburg for thirteen years and have three sons. If Brittany isn't in the office or driving her kids to practice she's probably out in her garden. She's a proud 'Crazy Chicken Lady' but also enjoys her ducks, dog, and three cats.

Letty graduated from the LCC Dental Hygiene program in 1999 and has been working for Dr. Backer since 2005. She and her husband, Gary, have six grown sons, five daughters-in-law, and ten grandchildren. Her passion is spending time with her family on their McKenzie River property. Their home is the hub for many family gatherings and with a family that big there is always a reason to gather! In the summer they enjoy fishing for Steelhead, Salmon, and Trout from their drift boat and kayaking on the McKenzie.

Terra started working for Dr. Backer in December 2013. She received her Dental Hygiene Degree from Lane Community College in 1997. Terra has lived most of her life in Lane County and is a 4th generation 'Grover'. She lives in Cottage Grove with her son, daughter, and husband, Herman. She and her husband are passionate about supporting children and have fostered many kids throughout the past ten years. When she's not cleaning teeth you can find her getting creative and crafty or spending time with her family.

Lisette graduated from the LCC dental assisting program in 2020 and joined the Backer dental team after interning at our office. Shes wanted to be in the dental field since she was in 5th grade! Lisette was born and raised in Cottage Grove and enjoys hiking, running, going to the coast, and spending time with her family. She and her boyfriend, Alan, recently adopted their adorable fur baby, a black lab named Dixie! Lisettes energy and smile are contagious-we love having her with us!

We are proud to provide a state-of-the-art facility for the highest quality dental care available. It is one of our top priorities to protect the well-being of our valued patients. For this reason, our office meets and surpasses all OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and CDC (Center for Disease Control) standards. We are confident that you will feel right at home in our office as we welcome all patients as if they were family.

FinancialWe will be more than happy to submit all insurance forms for you and help you recover the most from your benefits. We will do everything we can to help you afford the treatment you need and want. Forms of payment accepted by the office are check, cash, or any major credit card.