Our Staff

Bri is our financial coordinator and office manager. Since September of 2021, she is the one to help with insurance, billing, and contracts. Originally from Klamath Falls, she moved to Roseburg in 2018 to continue playing volleyball at Umpqua Community College. Growing up as the only girl with three brothers, she was raised to compete and face any challenge that comes her way. Outside of the office, you can find her at the gym, chasing around her baby boy, Benny, and enjoying everything Oregon has to offer.

Celi is our treatment coordinator. She assists Dr. Petersen in the beginning stages of treatment providing new patients with all the information necessary in preparation to starting their orthodontic journey. When she’s not in the office, she loves outdoor activities like hiking, boating, and traveling to new places!

Kat is our practice coordinator. Kat is a big help behind the scenes at the office. Married to Dr. Petersen, she is happy to have joined the family business as practice coordinator! As a licensed occupational therapist, she brings with her many years of experience helping others to reach their goals. She has transitioned easily into supporting the staff with their individual roles, works daily to ensure the office is running smoothly, and loves having a part in making our patients smile. At home she is busy raising her two young boys and strives to maintain the optimal work/play balance. She enjoys traveling, beach days, snow skiing, and a good dance party.

Karla is also one of our dental assistants. Karla has been with us for about 5 years now. She is very knowledgeable about all things orthodontics! When out of office she runs her very own aesthetics business. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, friends and being outdoors. Especially paddle boarding in the summer! You’ll never see her eat anything without Tapatío hot sauce.

Mallorie has been a dental assistant with Dr. Petersen since January 2022. She started dental assisting in 2004. Mallorie has had experience in pediatric dentistry, general dentistry, and oral surgery. When she’s not at work she enjoys making glitter tumblers for her craft business and traveling with her daughter, buying shoes, and spending time with her family.

Hope is our sterile technician. She has been with us since July 2022. She’s currently a student at Umpqua Community College. When she’s not at work you can find her spending time with friends, family, dancing hula or playing with her dog Willow.

Kiera is another one of our dental assistants. She has been here since March 2022. Prior to orthodontics, she worked in general dentistry, graduating from the U.C.C. dental assistant program in 2015. When Kiera is not in the office you can find her spending time with her husband of 13 years, 2 sons, and daughter. Kiera’s hobbies consist of binge-watching Tolkien movies, shopping, and working on next year’s Comi-Con costumes!

Alyssa is our Clinical Manager. She has been with the office since March 2021. Alyssa enjoys working alongside Dr. Petersen with each patient throughout their orthodontic treatment. One of Alyssa’s favorite things about the job is helping make beautiful smiles! Alyssa was born and raised in Roseburg, Oregon. When she is not busy at the office, you can find her spending time outdoors with her dog Bailey, working in her garden or in the kitchen baking up one of her favorite treats!