Meet The Hygienists of
South Coast Family Dentistry

Courtney Slack

Courtney was born and raised in Coos Bay. She then moved to Eugene to earn her Bachelors in Social Science and Spanish at the University of Oregon. Soon after she began Dental Hygiene school at Lane Community College, where she graduated as the vice-president of her class in 2018. Courtney and her husband spend most of their time fixing up their 1927 craftsman style home, enamored by their sweet baby boy, Harrison and “ruff” housing with their Goldendoodle, Whiteaker. Courtney’s passion for dental hygiene lies in the ability to serve people from all walks of life regardless of what they do or where they are from.

Olivia Train

Olivia was born & raised in Myrtle Point.  She & most of her extended family call Coos County home.  After high school she moved to New Mexico & attended New Mexico State University on a full ride collegiate rodeo scholarship where she completed her bachelor’s degree in chemistry.  After college, she returned to Oregon & attended dental hygiene school at Oregon Institute of Technology in La Grande.  She chose hygiene because she wanted to be a part of the healthcare community improving people’s lives & overall health.  Olivia enjoys getting to meet new people every day, making connections with her patients & helping them achieve better oral health.  She prides herself on helping patients who have had negative experiences overcome their dental anxiety through professional & caring treatment. Olivia feels honored to be a part of an office that gives everyone a chance to be taken care of & makes their experience & oral health a priority.  Outside of the office, Olivia’s fun has to do with horses & competing in barrel racing.  She travels to compete every chance she gets & loves experiencing new places.  While she mostly competes in the North West she has been as far as Texas for competitions.

Eliza Forgue

Eliza is one of seven siblings, which has made family her highest priority.  She & her large extended family call the Pacific Northwest home & enjoy all it has to offer.  Eliza graduated from Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff as a dental hygienist.  She moved to Alaska after graduation & then to Oregon where she became one of the skilled & knowledgeable dental hygienists at South Coast Family Dentistry.  Eliza takes great pride in patient care & education.  She has spent her 20 years as a hygienist continuing to improve the patient experience as well as patient oral health.  Outside of work, Eliza enjoys spending time with her husband & Chili, her beloved dog.  The family enjoys taking walks together appreciating all the beauty Oregon offers.

Tiffany Mahikoa

Tiffany Mahikoa grew up living in different parts of the Western U.S. but she has called the Pacific Northwest home for nearly 20 years. She graduated from Pacific University in 2014 with her bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene, moved to the Southern Oregon Coast & never looked back. She brought with her a passion for community health improvement, compassionate patient-centered care & building collaborative relationships.

Tiffany shares her life with her husband, Nick, & their pets, two rambunctious dogs & a cranky old cat. Tiffany has too many hobbies and interests to name, but her favorite thing to do is learn new things! She loves working with people from all backgrounds & seeks to help patients who feel anxious at the dental office.

Bayli Waddington

Bayli was born & raised in Coquille, Oregon & calls Coos County home because most of her family resides here. Bayli graduated from the Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls with a bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene. She chose dental hygiene because she wanted to be involved in healthcare for her community. Now she loves helping patients improve their dental health in the community she calls home. Bayli especially enjoys providing positive experiences to patients who have had dental anxiety through her professional & caring treatment. It gives her great pleasure to see patients improve their oral health. Outside of work, Bayli enjoys hanging out with her soon-to-be husband Cameron, her Vizsla puppy Piper, & her family. They spend their time rafting the Rogue River, hiking new trails & enjoying the outdoors.