Meet The Hygienists of
South Coast Family Dentistry


Courtney Slack

Courtney SlackCourtney was born & raised in Coos Bay. She then moved to Eugene to earn her Bachelor’s degree in Social Science & 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 & her husband spend most of their time fixing up their 1927 craftsman style home, enamored by their sweet baby boy, Harrison & “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-trainOlivia 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.

Steven Alvarez

StevenSteven grew up in southern California & has lived in Oregon for the last 17 years, 12 of those years in Coos County. He attended Loma Linda University & received a Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene. Steven is a proud United States Air Force veteran who enjoys playing basketball & traveling. He has two children, Sophia & Vincent.

Julia Ingersoll

JuliaJulia was born & raised in North Bend. After high school she attended Southwestern Oregon Community College & went on to study dental hygiene in La Grande at Oregon Institute of Technology. She is dedicated to improving the oral health & well being of her community through hands-on treatment & patient education.

Outside of the office Julia enjoys spending time at home with her three dogs, chickens & rabbit.

Janice Krohn

JJaniceanice was born in the California Bay Area & lived in California until 1987. Her family then moved to Gold Beach, where she graduated with honors from Gold Beach High School in 1991.

Janice completed her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene (ASDH) at Lane Community College & became a licensed dental hygienist in 2001. She went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene (BSDH) from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2010, graduating cum laude.

Janice is passionate about providing her patients with a caring & gentle yet thorough dental hygiene experience. She is committed to continuing her education & expanding her knowledge so she can provide patients with the information & personalized care they need to achieve & maintain optimal oral health.

Janice is married & has two adult children, Tyrone & Skylar, as well as three dogs, Jager, Sheba & Roxy. Outside of work, Janice enjoys hiking, running, traveling & thrift shopping.

Karen Stiles

KarenKaren was raised in Coos County & is a 2004 graduate of North Bend High School. She went on to attend Oregon Institute of Technology in Klamath Falls, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in dental hygiene in 2008.

Karen spent the majority of her dental hygiene career practicing in the Portland area before returning home to the South Coast in 2025 to be closer to family. She is passionate about patient education & the connection between oral & systemic health. Karen takes great pride in providing compassionate, thorough & personalized care to each of her patients.

Outside of the office, Karen enjoys staying active at the gym & spending time with her family & two beloved pit bulls.