We are a team of passionate professionals driven to care for your long-term health and wellness.
Dr. Adam Diesburg
Dentist/Owner
For as long as he can remember, McMinnville dentist Dr. Adam Diesburg has been driven by his desire to care for living things. For him, the future of oral health resides in how it connects to overall wellness, and how we can extend lives and better them through great dental healthcare.
“My biggest goal is to help people live longer,” Dr. Diesburg said. “My work is about creating overall wellness and quality of life.”
Education
Dr. Diesburg earned both a Bachelor of Arts in German Language and Culture and a Bachelor in Liberal Studies with focuses in Chemistry, Psychology and Studio Art from Iowa State University. A fluent German speaker, he studied as an exchange student at the University of Eichstaett, Germany. Dr. Diesburg completed an externship at the University of Radboud in Nijmegen, the Netherlands, with an emphasis in composite resin (the material we use to make dental fillings). There, he created a community program to educate homeless people about oral health.
Dr. Diesburg received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from the University of Iowa. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Oregon Dental Association.
As a full scope general dentist, Dr. Diesburg also holds specialty training in:
- Pediatric dentistry
- Oral health management
- Oral surgery (extractions)
- Prosthodontics (crowns, bridges and dentures)
- Endodontics
- Periodontal maintenance
Your dentist in McMinnville
McMinnville is a special place and Dr. Diesburg and his family moved here in 2011 specifically to be a part of the McMinnville community. He was hand-picked by Dr. Mark Appel, who practiced in McMinnville for 30 years before retiring. The original practice was created by Dr. Eastman in 1951 and was the first dental practice in Yamhill County.
“McMinnville is one of those places where the grass is always greenest,” Dr. Diesburg said. “We really went looking for a sweet spot to practice the way we do – and we found it.”
In his leisure time, Dr. Diesburg enjoys the art of cultivating bonsai (you can check out our photo gallery of the ones he brings to the office), creating sculpture, painting, playing guitar and swing dancing. But more than anything, he enjoys spending quality time with his wife, Emily, and sons, Dash and Griffin.
Emily Grosvenor Diesburg
Digital Strategist /Owner
Emily is our digital strategist and media storyteller, and is also Realtor® based in Oregon Wine Country and greater Portland. You might also know her as the former editor of Oregon Home magazine and through her work in design journalism.
“Dr. Diesburg’s team does phenomenal work keeping our patients healthy and happy,” Emily says. “My job is to take what they are doing one-on-one with patients and to create broader messages about how our community can achieve long-term health and wellness.”
When she’s not posting to #McMinnvilledentist, Emily spends time with the two Diesburg boys, Dash and Griffin, teaches writing classes throughout the community, and serves as Communications Director for the Terroir Creative Writing Festival.
Our Team
Judy Anderson
Manager/Front Office
When you call our office, you might get Judy, our practice problem solver. Judy has served Dr. Diesburg’s patients for nearly 20 years. A resident of Sheridan, she enjoys the diversity of working with Dr. Diesburg and team in the Baker Street practice, as well as visiting with its patients, many of whom have been coming to the office for decades. She greatly appreciates the family-friendly environment of the practice. Judy has raised two children with her husband in Sheridan and enjoys traveling around seeing our beautiful country as well as visiting other parts of the world. Her most cherished time is spent with friends and family, especially her four grandchildren.
Ashley Graves
Front Office
Ashley has been helping everyone’s day in the clinic move smoothly from day one. She’s one of Dr. D’s chairside assistants and also helps serve our patients at the front desk. Ashley graduated from Chemeketa’s dental assisting program in 2020. She enjoys the outdoors and visiting the sand dunes in Florence, OR, pretty much anywhere she can ride her ATV. Outside of the office, Ashley enjoys canning, camping, and spending time with her family, especially with her daughter, Aubree, who is her whole world.
Heather Bays
Lead Dental Assistant
When you have an appointment for treatment with Dr. Diesburg, you’ll likely meet Heather, the doctor’s longtime dental assistant. Heather Bays earned her professional certificate from the Dental Assisting Career Center in Salem. Heather absolutely loves the process of getting her teeth cleaned and has a lot of fun assisting Dr. Diesburg at the chair. Heather enjoys working with people and with our team, who she describes as “team players.” On her days off, Heather likes to spend time with her family.
Kaela Dickey, RDH
Lead Hygienist
One of Dr. Diesburg’s stellar dental hygienists and lead of the hygiene team, Kaela Dickey graduated from the Oregon Institute of Technology with a Bachelor’s in science in 2017 and worked as a dental assistant for nine years. During her free time, Kaela enjoys spending as much time outside with her family and loves to read. She resides in Sheridan with her family, where she was raised.
Charis Naffin, RDH
Hygienist
Charis graduated from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in Southern California and has been a dental hygienist for 18 years. She feels privileged to be part of the team at Dr. Diesburg’s office and enjoys connecting with patients. One of her goals as a hygienist is to set patients at ease while also providing quality care. Charis lives in Dayton with her husband (and best friend) and four children. In her free time, she enjoys playing the piano, gardening, taking walks, cooking, being involved in church, and spending meaningful time with friends.
Marie Hatton, RDH
Hygienist
After 42 years of working full-time as a hygienist, Marie is now semi-retired and enjoying a part-time schedule with Dr. Diesburg and the team.
Outside the office, Marie enjoys traveling with her partner, Bruce. They especially love cruising and capturing the places we visit through watercolor in our travel sketchbooks.Marie also enjoys writing, gardening, and playing percussion whenever she has the chance to jam with other local musicians.
Marie moved to McMinnville in 2021 and has loved getting to know so many patients from our community. Helping people care for their oral health in such a friendly and professional office is truly a pleasure, Marie says.
Hannah Jordan, RDH
Hygienist
Hannah graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology with her Bachelor’s of Science in Dental Hygiene and has been a hygienist since 2014. She is grateful to be a part of Dr. Diesburg’s team and not only getting to help care for his patients but also work with such a great team. She strives to provide gentle and thorough cleanings and enjoys getting to connect with and know patients while helping them care for their oral health.
Hannah lives in McMinnville with her husband and children. Her favorite thing to do is spending time with her family. During her free time, Hannah loves spending time outside, being at the coast, enjoys music, baking, and savoring time with family and friends.