Meet The Doctors of
South Coast Family Dentistry
Meet Dr. Benjamin “Keith” Huff
Dr. Benjamin “Keith” Huff was born & raised in Coos Bay. He & his wife enjoy all the area has to offer with their four children. Dr. Huff received his dental degree from Oregon Health & Science University. He has taken many continuing education courses to provide up-to-date treatment to all those he serves. Dr. Huff believes in making dentistry easily accessible for patients while providing the highest standards of care & kindness. He is extremely pleased to be serving the people & community of his hometown. Dr. Huff follows the golden rule of treating you & your family the way he & his family want to be treated.
Meet Dr. Mariya Melnik
Dr. Melnik grew up in the Pacific Northwest & has a deep appreciation of the area. She enjoys exploring the outdoors by kayaking, mountain biking & hiking. Her love of community keeps her active & looking for new opportunities to be involved. Dr. Melnik chose to pursue dentistry because she believes that oral health plays a crucial role in the wellbeing of an individual, family & community. She earned her dental degree from Roseman University of Health Sciences College of Dental Medicine in Utah. She finds dentistry extremely rewarding & likes to help patients feel at ease with clear & transparent communication.
Meet Dr. Steve Cannon
Dr. Cannon studied biology, chemistry & Portuguese at Utah State University before earning his dental degree from the State University of New York at Buffalo School of Dental Medicine. Dedicated to continuing his education, Dr. Cannon completed an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Idaho State, where he got advanced training in oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, IV sedation & implant dentistry. He is excited to be living in the Coos Bay area & exploring the region while hiking with his dog, Paisley. He is proud to provide kind & gentle care to his patients & happy to provide comfortable dental care with the team at South Coast Family Dental.
Meet Dr. AJ Donick
Dr. AJ Donick grew up in northwestern Pennsylvania and moved to Coos Bay after living in eastern Oregon. He earned a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering from Penn State University and completed his dental degree at the State University of New York at Buffalo. After dental school, he attended an Advanced Education in General Dentistry Residency at Idaho State University, where he expanded his skills in the practice of dentistry. Dr. Donick moved to the bay with his wife Hilary, a veterinarian, and their bird dog, Clancy. They are looking forward to enjoying all the coast has to offer, including the great people. Dr. Donick feels privileged to care for his patients at South Coast Family Dental.
Meet Dr. Andrew Ringle
Dr. Andrew Ringle was born & raised in beautiful Logan, Utah. He attended Utah State University & graduated with honors, earning a Bachelor of Science degree in exercise science. He then earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Dalhousie University in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Determined to increase his education & ability to provide exceptional patient care, he took a residency in the Advanced Education in General Dentistry at Idaho State University in Pocatello. During his residency, he received advanced training in general dentistry, endodontics, prosthodontics, oral surgery, IV sedation & implant dentistry. Dr. Ringle, his wife, Sydnie, & their three daughters, Kennedy, Chandler & Monroe, love living in Coos Bay & exploring all that the area has to offer. Dr. Ringle is thrilled to be part of the team at South Coast Family Dentistry & looks forward to treating each patient with a smile.