Our Team

Dr. Judith Ris

Hello! I am Dr. Judith Ris, and I am a graduate of Oregon Health Science University in Portland, OR, and have been a dentist since 1982. Prior to that I was a registered nurse for 12 years. I have had my dental practice in Battle Ground, WA since 2000 and have really enjoyed providing quality dentistry to people of all ages in our beautiful up-to-date facility. Come enjoy relaxing in our cozy reception area complete with fireplace! We also have a playroom just inside for busy little people with books, toys and movies.

In our office we have a cracker-jack team of highly trained and educated professionals to provide our patients with services from routine cleanings and fillings to the more involved periodontal treatments, root canals and extractions. We also love being involved in our cosmetic dentistry services, which range from bleaching and cosmetic porcelain coverings (veneers) to full mouth reconstructions of broken down teeth. Nothing is more rewarding than hearing a happy patient say, "Doctor, it didn’t hurt to get numb or fix my teeth and I totally love my new smile!"

I’m continually taking dental education classes to ensure that I can give my patients the very best in clinical techniques. At Daybreak Dental, we utilize wonderful tools such as intra-oral cameras, air abrasion and computers on which I can do a before and after cosmetic smile makeover as our patients watch, and then take home a printed copy for themselves. You can see how terrific YOUR smile can be! Pretty cool.

Our office is relaxed and patient friendly with a very competent office staff that help our patients to utilize a variety of payment methods allowing them to get their needed dentistry done. Our team is what makes it all happen around here and I feel very fortunate to have such an awesome set of professionals to work with --they allow me to provide the very best in dentistry to our patients.

Do come in to see us, we'd love to meet you!

Bonnie

Hi! My name is Bonnie, and I am Dr. Ris' office manager. I have been in the dental field for 20 years and I enjoy the advancing technology and the opportunity to meet and work with people. I have been here at Daybreak Dental since 2001.

I believe we work together best when we are well informed and are willing to listen and share with others. This has proven to be the key to a good understanding of how to work with insurance companies. This ensures our patients are knowledgeable of their options. We welcome any questions they may have.

I am an outdoor person away from the office and have lived in Battle Ground for 15 years and love the area. I enjoy gardening, music and reading.

Shaun

Hi, my name is Shaun Christenson, your hygienist. I have been involved in dentistry since 1982. I started out my dental education at Portland Paramedical Dental Assisting program. I worked in various dental offices in Clark County as a dental assistant for ten years. I then decided to follow my dream of becoming a hygienist. I attended Clark College dental hygiene program and graduated in 1994. I love what I do because I know that I can make a difference in people’s smiles. It is so much fun working with people one on one, teaching my patients how to care for their oral health. I enjoy getting to know my patients and I work hard to make them feel comfortable and take pride in their smile.

My husband and I have been married for 21 years. We were both born and raised in Ridgefield and graduated from Ridgefield High School. We have three beautiful daughters, a set of twins and an energetic “bonus baby”. I love the outdoors, riding my horse, camping, hiking, yard work, and painting. I am also a 4-H leader in various projects which keeps my girls and I very busy. Our 4-H projects are dogs, cats, cavy’s (guinea pigs) and home economic projects. We have about 30 kids in our 4-H club. We have so much fun.

I hope to see you soon. Keep your smile brushed and flossed!

Ashley

Hello my name is Ashley. I am Dr. Ris’ assistant. I have been an assistant for about 2 years now and love the mental challenge of varied dental procedures and making that a comfortable flow for both the patient and Dr. Ris. I enjoy working with patients, and making them feel at ease while they are here in our fabulous office. The best part of my job is getting to know the patients, and welcoming them as family. I am currently going to college as well as working in hopes of a career in dentistry in perhaps another capacity. Being outdoors is my favorite pass time and I especially love fishing, riding horses, hunting, and camping! I look forward to meeting you and getting to know you!

Children's Dental Health Day

Dr. Ris and LaDonna volunteering their time and talents at the Children’s Dental Health Day providing free dental care to underprivileged children.