Ann Cook - Appointment Coordinator

E-mail: ann.nwdental@comcast.net

Ann has been with the practice since December 2001 and is here to coordinate your family’s visits and logistics. As a grass seed farmer’s wife, she is very down to earth and real and is happy to assist you in whatever you need in order to ensure your dental health and satisfaction. She is the mother of three children and has been married to her husband, Byron, for nearly 30 years.

Cathy Sams - Financial Coordinator

E-mail: cathy.nwdental@comcast.net

Cathy has over 25 years of dental experience and is here to make sure your optimal dental care is easy to acquire and affordable. She is your source for any insurance and account questions that may arise. She has even co-founded a statewide organization for dental front office personnel that encourages education and support through communication. Cathy and her husband, John, an engineer at CH2M Hill, have two grown daughters and have been married for over 30 years.

Ginger Henkel, RDH - Dental Hygienist

E-mail: rdh.nwdental@comcast.net

Ginger started working as a hygienist in the practice in 2003. Her ability to put you at ease and relax will be a pleasant change. She has all the latest technology, skills and training to help you achieve optimal oral heath. She commutes to work from Stayton, has been married for 25+ years to David and has four wonderful children.

Pam Tennant, RDH - Dental Hygienist

E-mail: rdh.nwdental@comcast.net

Pam has been a hygienist for 15+ years. She started working here in November 2003. She commutes form Eugene and works here part-time. She has a very warm and caring personality to enhance your visit and hygiene experience. Her hobbies are spending time with her two sons, running and bicycling.

Stacey Gerger, EFDA, CDA - Dental Assistant

E-mail: stacey.nwdental@comcast.net

Stacey has been working in the practice as a chairside assistant since October 1999 and also graduated from Linn Benton Community College in June 1999. She has a new addition to her family in the form of her son, Kyle, born in June 2004. She has been married to her husband, Corey, since March 1991. She enjoys camping, riding quads and spending time with her family and friends.

Danae Pepple, EFDA, CDA - Dental Assistant

E-mail: danae.nwdental@comcast.net

Danae grew up in Foster, Oregon, and has been working here since October 2003. She graduated from Linn Benton Community College in 2003. She married her high school sweetheart, John, in June 2004 and enjoys spending time with her family and doing things in the great outdoors.

Nina Hodges - Dental Assistant

E-mail: nina.nwdental@comcast.net

Nina is the newest addition to Dr. Gerken and his dental staff. She has enjoyed working in the dental field for 10 years. Her husband, Gene, recently retired from the Marine Corps, and they moved back to his hometown here in Corvallis, Oregon. She grew up in Virginia and enjoys traveling to the coast with her husband and their three energetic young boys, Jake, Calum and Corbin.