Dr. Sarah Barber was born and raised in Sacramento California. From an early age she learned to have a passion for helping others through watching her father practice dentistry as she grew up. She enjoyed how dentistry could combine her love of science, attention to detail, with her passion for design and artistry. After graduating from the University of California, Davis, she went on to earn her DDS from Creighton University School of Dentistry. She then settled in the beautiful state of Washington and has been practicing dentistry here for almost two decades.
Dr. Sarah Barber enjoys working with all age groups and helping her patients improve their overall health and confidence. She is committed to staying on top of the advancements in dentistry, ensuring an experience for you that is both comfortable and enjoyable. She understands patients with anxiety and makes sure you are understood, comfortable and at ease. She takes pride in building long lasting relationships with her patients where they become active participants in making informed decisions about their care through education, listening, and empathy.
Beyond dentistry, Dr. Sarah Barber is a devoted mother and wife. She enjoys taking advantage of the Pacific Northwests beautiful outdoors with her loving family. She enjoys sharing stories about her family, skiing adventures in Mt Hood, latest foodie extravaganzas, enjoying the beautiful Oregon Coast, and invites you to do the same!
Dr. Darius Arlauskas was born in California to an immigrant family from Lithuania. Helping others and having a thirst for knowledge was ingrained at an early age. His family moved to the Portland area when he was four, and he has lived in the area since. He graduated from Oregon State University and continued on to dental school at Oregon Health and Sciences University.
Dr. Darius Arlauskas strives to make sure every individual is valued and treated with kindness and compassion. He starts with listening and understanding the patient. He takes pride in creating a fun, low- stress environment for his patients. He understands that dental anxiety ranks high for many patients and strives towards making every visit comfortable for you and your family. Dr. Darius Arlauskas is committed to tailoring your treatment plan to meet your individual needs. He can discuss many sedation options if needed to provide optimal care for his patients.
His passion to provide comprehensive innovative care for his patients led him to continue learning from the top dental minds across the country. Through this learning he has been awarded a Fellow of Academy of General Dentistry, an award given to less than 6% of dentists in the United States and Canada. It recognizes a knowledge of the latest techniques and procedures in multiple fields of dentistry.
He is a devoted husband and father, and they enjoy all the wonderful activities that the Pacific Northwest provides. You might see him and his wife wine tasting in the Willamette valley, his family skiing down Mt Hood, crabbing in the coastal bays with his father, catching a ferry to Victoria BC, or just enjoying the sun of eastern Washington and Oregon. He looks forward to meeting you and your family!
It is such a pleasure to have Suzette as part of our team at Todays Dentistry. She has been working in the dental field and with Dr. Barber since 2013. She is passionate about oral hygiene and loves cleaning teeth. Her favorite part of dental care is cultivating long term relationships with her patients and helping them improve their oral health. She has the sweetest personality and will treat you like family. When not in the office, she likes to explore the Oregon and Washington Coast with her family. Suzette can often be found hiking around the PNW with her loving husband and adorable son. Their little adventures make the terrible twos fun! Suzette is excited to meet you, and we are excited for you to meet her!
We are thrilled to have Kelsey on our hygiene team here at Todays Dentistry. She has been in the dental field since 2013. What excites her the most about a career as a hygienist is allowing her to have a positive impact on her patients oral health. She helps her patients understand the connection between oral health and overall health. Kelsey enjoys working with patients of all ages and backgrounds and her kindness and compassion compliment her ability to create a wonderful patient experience. When not in the office Kelsey enjoys exploring the outdoors with friends, family and her yellow lab (Tucker). She loves hiking, going to hot springs, kayaking and camping. Kelsey cant wait to meet you and your family!
Sarah has been in the dental field for over 17 years and has been assisting Dr. Barber since 2008! She loves working with patients of all ages and is passionate about working with Dr. Barber and Dr. Arlauskas to transform patients smiles. Whether it be fillings, straightening teeth or implants, she enjoys seeing how dentistry can transform patients lives and confidence. Her favorite part of working in the dental field is getting to know our patients and making their experience as comfortable as possible. Outside of work Sarah enjoys spending time with her family and her two pups, Penny and Pepper! Her family enjoys taking their camper trailer on adventures around the PNW. She has recently found a love for cooking and creating new recipes. We are thrilled to have her on our team! She is excited to get to know you and your family!
Linda is excited to be part of the practice. She has been working with Dr. Barber and Dr. Arlauskas since 2010 and brings a wealth of knowledge and skills to the practice. She enjoys working in the dental field and finds much satisfaction from helping patients improve their overall health and confidence. She is on top of learning about the newest technologies and advancements in dentistry. When not in the office Linda enjoys spending time with her family and baking. We are very fortunate to be able to enjoy some of her delicious cakes and cookies. The chocolate with coconut cake is our all-time favorite! She enjoys gardening with her daughter and taking on home improvement projects with her husband. We are so thankful to have her on our team at Todays Dentistry! Linda is looking forward to taking care of you and your family.
With over 20 years of experience in the dental field, Megans favorite part is developing relationships with patients and creating a safe comforting environment.Her calm and kind demeanor is appreciated by the more anxious patient, helping them with their dental health and confidence. Outside of working with patients, Megan loves to spend time with her husband and two children and adorable two black labs ( Loa and Myrtle).They can often be found exploring the Pacific NW while camping, kayaking, hiking, and spending time at the beach.Megan is looking forward to helping you and your family!