Meet Our Dental Team

Dr. Rodriguez completed her undergraduate studies in Biology at the University of Alaska Anchorage in 2012 before moving to Texas to attend the University of Texas Health Science Center in San Antonio for dental school. There, she also completed an additional two years in a postgraduate training program, gaining advanced skills in restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, periodontal surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. Dr. Rodriguez has also undergone specialized training in Implant Preceptorship and Sedation. After many years of rigorous education and training, she chose to settle in the Portland area to be closer to family, where her husband is from.

Dr. Francois is an Accredited Member in the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, which is recognized as the highest level of competence in cosmetic dentistry and represents successful completion of the most rigorous accreditation protocol in the industry. Adam is a graduate of Oregon Health Sciences University, School of Dentistry (1995). He received his undergraduate degree in Biology with a concentration in Physiology and Anatomy from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo (1991).

Vella started her dental career in Hawaii in 1990 with a pedodontist. When Vella returned to Oregon, she worked in dental offices in Canby and Woodburn before joining Sherwood Dental Care in 2001. Vella has extensive experience and has learned many things about running an office smoothly in her dental career. She is continually taking classes with a dental emphasis ranging from computer software to communication. Vella has been with us since 2001.

Stacey graduated with a Dental Hygiene degree from Lake Washington Technical College in Kirkland, Washington in 1998 fulfilling her life-long dream of becoming a Dental Hygienist. She has been with us since 2001. Stacey is committed to learning new techniques to help her patients feel more comfortable. She prides herself in staying up-to-date and regularly attends numerous continuing education classes. She is friendly, knowledgeable, and gentle.

Heather’s interest in dental hygiene was sparked by her childhood dental hygienist and dentist. While in college, she worked as a roving dental assistant learning all aspects of a dental practice. She graduated from Portland Community College in 1998 with a degree in Dental Hygiene and has worked at our office ever since. She is licensed with the Oregon Board of Dentistry and also has endorsements to administer local anesthesia, place sealants and a permit to administer nitrous oxide. Heather is regularly complimented by her clients for gentle and thorough oral hygiene care.

Carol grew up in Arizona and attended dental assisting school there in 1996. She worked as a hygiene assistant for a couple of years, before taking a break to raise her family. She returned to the dental field in 2013 and has been working as a treatment coordinator ever since. She has worked mostly in oral surgery and periodontics and loves building relationships with patients, helping them achieve their dental goals and gain confidence in their smiles. Becoming a part of the Sherwood Dental team and working in an office that truly values patients and our community has been such a blessing. Carol lives in Sherwood with her husband Jared and also helps him with their small winery and tasting room. When she is not in the office or helping with the winery, she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, traveling to warm destinations, and spending time with her family and friends.

Samantha (or ‘Sam’ to many of us) graduated from Portland Community College Dental Assisting Program in 2003. She is an Expanded Function Dental Assistant with certificates in radiology, sealants and CPR. In her free time, she loves going camping in their travel trailer with her family, and riding their side-by-side in the Oregon Dunes.

Megan earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 1998 from OHSU and is licensed in Oregon. She enjoys the people most of all and has been recognized for being thorough and gentle. Outside of the office she enjoys water skiing, wake surfing, basketball, hiking and time with her family which are her loves.

Michele has been a dental hygienist since 1995. She is a native Oregonian and has lived in Sherwood since 1999. Her passion as a hygienist is to build a trusting relationship with her patients while providing the best oral health care possible. In her free time she loves to spend time with her family and friends!

Kyra graduated from Lane community college in 2010. She likes to go hiking and camping with her family and dog. Kyra enjoys watching her two boys play baseball, bird watching and painting.