North Santiam Family Dentistry - Dr. Jeff Van Kirk

Dr. Van Kirk loves providing honest, practical dental care. He realizes the importance of listening to patients, so he can identify the care they want and more predictably meet their expectations. Dr. Van Kirk enjoys being in a small-town setting and being able to focus more on forming relationships with others in the community. Dr. Van Kirk graduated with honors from Walla Walla College with a B.S. in Biology, before receiving his doctorate in dentistry from Case Western Reserve University. ...Read MoreHe then completed a General Practice Residency at the Cleveland VA Hospital, where he received extended training in implant dentistry, sedation, root canal therapy, oral surgery, and laser therapy. Since that time, he has been in private practice. Dr. Van Kirk is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry, the American Dental Association, the Oregon Dental Association, and the Marion-Polk Dental Society. Dr. Van Kirk has lived mostly in the Pacific Northwest. He and his family enjoy local outdoor activities like whitewater kayaking, hiking, and caving. Dr. Van Kirk also loves to ski, snowboard, write stories, and play guitar. Read Less

Danielle is the incredible hygienist that every dental practice wants … with the gentle hands and caring heart every patient desires. She joined our practice family in 2014. Danielle was born and raised in Southern Oregon. She and her twin sister both received Bachelor’s Degrees in Hygiene from the Oregon Institute of Technology in 2012. In the years that we’ve known her, we have been very impressed, and our patients have been too. They’ve been telling us so! Danielle has been exceeding ou...Read Morer expectations every single day … and we hope she will call our practice home at least until Dr. Van Kirk retires (many years down the road). Danielle and her husband Derrick have property in nearby Jefferson, where they have two dogs, a cat, chickens and ducks. They also enjoy spending time with family, off-road exploring in the mountains, and riding on wave runners. One of the things Danielle enjoys most about her job is developing long-lasting relationships with her patients and helping them get the best possible preventive and restorative dental care. Read Less

Sandy has been a valued member of this dental team for more years than she is willing to admit! Long before Dr. Van Kirk bought this practice, Sandy originally worked here as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant for Dr. Roger Van Santen, when his father still owned the practice. Over the years, Sandy has progressed through every possible auxiliary function in this practice. Today she helps Dr. Van Kirk’s patients understand their proposed treatment and costs, as well as their financial opti...Read Moreons. Sandy grew up in Stayton, and has so many relatives here that she may find it difficult deciding on which side of the aisle to sit at a local wedding! She and her husband Ronnie have proudly raised 2 sons, Jared and Jonathan. They all enjoy spending time together with family and friends, and going camping and fishing. Sandy enjoys her long-term relationships with our patients, and being able to help them with their dental needs. Read Less