NORTHWEST DENTAL RESIDENCY FACULTY

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Toppenish

Our Toppenish clinic is an eight operatory dental facility staffed with two faculty dentists, Dr. Steve Davis, who enjoys occlusion treatment, TMJ treatment, general dentistry and oral surgery; and Dr. Saravana Karunagaran, who enjoys oral surgery, perio surgery and pediatric dentistry. The clinic is also staffed by two hygienists and eight dental assistants.

The Toppenish clinic sees a large number of pediatric patients, as well as patients needing perio surgery procedures. There are many opportunities for molar root canal theraphy, as well as crown and bridge procedures. The clinic is attached to a primary care clinic that makes consults easier.

Toppenish is a small town located in the center of primarily agriculture land on the Yakama Indian Reservation. The town boasts unique murals painted on buildings throughout town that attract a large number of tourists each year.

Some of the highlights of the Toppenish area:
• Many unique restaurants.
• Easy access to area wineries for guided tours and wine tasting.
• Fresh seasonal vegetables and local fruit.
• Approximately one hour to the Tri-Cities for shopping and entertainment.
• Recreational activities in the area include fishing and hunting.
• Approximately 1 ½ hours to White Pass Recreational Area for camping, hiking and skiing.
• Approximately 1 ½ hours to The Dallas, Oregon, and approximately 2 hours to Hood River, Oregon, for some of the best windsurfing in the world.
• Approximately three hours from Seattle or Portland for shopping and entertainment.

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Yakima

The Yakima clinic is a 10 operatory dental facility staffed by three faculty dentists: Dr. Gerald Hino, who likes endodontics and crown & bridge work; Dr. Roberto Llopis, who likes oral surgery and implants; and Dr. Lawrence Li, who likes endodontics and operative dentistry. The clinic also staffs three hygienists and nine assistants. The dentists work with many low-income patients who offer need full mouth restorations and have rampant childhood caries

The Yakima area has outdoor recreation available year round and is within easy distance of several major cities. A few of the area highlights are:
• Four golf courses.
• Farmers Market (seasonal).
• Two public swimming pools.
• Yakima Valley Museum & Historical Association.
• Local wineries.

Recreational attractions include:
• Downhill and cross country skiing at White Pass.
• River rafting on the Tieton River.
• Access to lakes, rivers and camping facilities for fishing, hunting, camping, hiking, rock climbing and ORV activities.
• Bears baseball at Yakima County Stadium.

Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Grandview

The Grandview clinic is a six operatory dental facility staffed with two faculty dentists, Dr. Chris Schryer, who enjoys endodontics; and Dr. James Pawlecki, who enjoys oral surgery and working with children. There are two hygienists and six assistants. The clinic has a high volume of emergency patients with an abundant amount of surgery and endodontics. The clinic also has a large pediatric patient population. The clinic is connected to a primary care clinic that makes consults easier.

Grandiview has a small town atmosphere with friendly people and little traffic. A few of the highlights are:
• Located between Yakima and the Tri-Cities for easy travel to sporting and shopping.
• Situated in the heart of Wine Country with multiple wineries that offer guided tours, wine tasting and gourmet restaurants.
• Access to the Columbia River in the Tri-Cities for boating and fishing.
• 40-minute drive to Yakima for shopping, entertainment and concerts.
• Authentic Mexican restaurants.

Family Dental Care, Ellensburg

Family Dental Care is a five operatory dental facility located in Ellensburg, Washington at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains. It offers comprehensive dentistry. The clinic is staffed by one faculty dentist: Dr. Bruce Wilcox who enjoys providing dental services such as crowns, extractions, and complex procedures. The clinic is also staffed by one hygienist and four dental assistants.

The Family Dental Care clinic sees a large number of pediatric patients as well as patients needing periodontal surgical procedures that are unique to the clinic. There are many opportunities for crowns, dentures and implants, extractions, root canals and cosmetic dentistry.

Ellensburg is a college town with the benefit of entertainment and recreational activities sponsored by Central Washington University. It also boasts unique arts and crafts, as well as music festivals.

Some of the highlights of the Ellensburg area are:

• Many unique restaurants
• Easy access to area wineries for guided tours, wine tasting and gourmet restaurants.
• Fresh seasonal vegetables and local fruit
• Entertainment and recreational activities associated with Central Washington University, as well as easy access to The Gorge Ampitheatre.
• Recreational activities in the area including fishing and hunting
• Access to multiple golf courses; river activities on the Columbia and Yakima Rivers; boating and water activities on Lake Chelan
• Approximately one hour to Snoqualmie Pass Recreational Area for camping, hiking, skiing, cross country skiing, and boating on local lakes
• Approximately 1 1/2 hours from Seattle, WA for shopping and entertainment