Meet Our Team

Samar – Office Manager

Samar recently joined the team, as the business/office manager. She grew up on the east coast in Pennsylvania & attended The Pennsylvania State University, where she obtained her Bachelor’s degree in Journalism & Middle East Studies. She lived & worked in government consulting in Washington, DC until she married her now husband, Dr. Anthony El Youssef, in 2013 & moved to Portland. Since then, she has been immersed in the dental community & has worked in continuing dental education.

Anna – Clinical Director

Anna has been the lead dental assistant at Mountainside Family Dentistry since 2009 & is very devoted & loyal to our office family. She now works remotely from Florida & will come into the office a few times a year to help manage. She attended the dental assisting program at Concorde Career College. She enjoys spending time with her three boys & traveling.

Minh – Dental Hygienist

Minh has been our wonderful hygienist since 2016. She graduated from Oregon Tech in 2014 & recently married. Minh is an avid dog lover & likes to spend her free time with her family. She plays tennis & dabbles in cosmetology.

Aye – Dental Hygienist

Aye hails from the beautiful country of Thailand & brings a wealth of cultural diversity to our Mountainside Family Dentistry practice. She obtained her dental hygiene license from Mt. Hood Community College in 2021, where she honed her skills & developed a passion for patient care. Aye is dedicated to providing top-notch dental hygiene services and ensuring every patient leaves with a bright, healthy smile.

Outside of her professional life, Aye loves to spend her spare time cooking. She enjoys experimenting with new recipes & flavors, bringing the same meticulous attention to detail to her culinary creations as she does to her dental practice. Her passion for both dentistry & cooking makes her a well-rounded & delightful member of our team.

What Our Patients Say About Us

    
 
 
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   Andersson Sifontes 
 6 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent!
  
 
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   Carolyn Mendez 
 2 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Tracy, the dental hygienist, was absolutely amazing! She was very patient, friendly, kind, and knowledgeable. She made me feel comfortable throughout my appointment and took the time to make sure I felt at ease. I really appreciated her professionalism and great attitude. Highly recommend Tracy!
  
 
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   Amber Pursley 
 2 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Excellent office and Excellent experience here ! Every person that I encountered at this office was kind, compassionate, and knowledgeable!
I originally came here for an appointment for my 4 year old, and was so impressed with how they treated him and myself during his visit that before I left I made an appointment for myself! I was not disappointed! From the Front Desk staff, to the Dental Hygienist, the Assistants, and The Doctor, Everyone treated me with respect, compassion, and Dignity, and that my friends is not easy to find in many dental offices in the area!  RECOMMEND RECOMMEND  RECOMMEND! This feels like an office whos Doctor and employees genuinely care!
  
 
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   Deana May 
 2 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Anthony and the whole Mountainside crew are all just wonderful. I’ve recommended them to multiple people because I feel safe there and they do great work.
  
 
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   john higgins 
 1 October 2026
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Best dental care I’ve had in 20 years and it comes with transparency and pricing and a friendly staff  I send many people this way John Higgins
Higgins Signs 50 years in business I can spot a winner when I see it or I should say feel it

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