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. Brenden Smith
Dr. Smith earned his bachelor’s degree in Biology from Utah Valley University & then his dental degree from the University of Louisville School of Dentistry. He first thought of dentistry as a career at 19 & has dedicated himself to continually expanding his dentistry knowledge. He & his wife have three amazing & spunky little girls. The family has a love of the mountains & ocean & feel Coos Bay fits their outdoor lifestyle of hiking, camping & fishing. Dr. Smith enjoys getting to know his patients & providing the best care possible.
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.