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Dr. Englund's Biography — Englund & DesRoches Dentistry is proud to introduce it’s founder, Dr. Ola Johan Englund. Dr. Ola was born and raised in Seattle, Washington, living most of that time on Mercer Island. He attended the U of W undergraduate program and graduated from the School of Dentistry in 1976. After dental school, Dr. Ola completed a general practice residency with the public health service in Baltimore. While he enjoyed his time “back east” his heart still belonged to the Inland Northwest, so he returned and joined a practice in Medical Lake in 1978, and has been transforming and enhancing smiles ever since. He continues to improve his skills with many hours of continuing education classes, which include extensive seminars at the prestigious Las Vegas Institute (LVI) and Spokane Study Club, and has most recently been asked to teach clinical courses in Seattle and St. Louis. Dr. Ola desires to provide his patients with optimum care and treatment options. Dr. Ola and his lovely wife Gayle, who is a radiation therapist at Sacred Heart Hospital, have been married since 1972. Their three children are Ryan, Leslie and Chrissy. Beyond the joy of their children comes the adoration of their grandchildren, Miya, Grayson and Bennet. Ola and Gayle wistfully look forward to their golden years with many more grandchildren. While Dr. Ola’s oldest passion remains rebuilding and repairing antique clocks, his current hobbies include golf, racquetball and fishing. Although these activities are a huge source of enjoyment, Ola, with a sheepish smile, is amazed at the level of frustration they can cause. Dr. Ola Englund’s lifetime goal is to touch people’s lives with God until he’s at least 100 years old. He desires to continue providing charity dentistry to those in need, and expand into missionary dentistry in the future.

Dr. Ulmer's Biography — Dr. Ashley Ulmer has lived in Spokane for most of her life and always anticipated returning home after dental school to serve the community where she was raised. She achieved Dean's list honors from 1994-1999 and graduated with a Bachelor's of Arts degree in German with a minor in Chemistry from Eastern Washington University in 1999. After receiving her undergraduate degree, Dr. Ulmer chose to pursue dentistry because she found it to be a fascinating blend of artistry, biomechanics, psychology, and science in a small, independent business. In 2003 she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery from the University of Washington School of Dentistry where she was also awarded the Dr. William S. Kramer Award of Excellence Dental Honor from Omicron Kappa Upsilon. After dental school at UW, Dr. Ulmer entered two separate, highly sought after residencies to advance her education of general dentistry. She spent one year of advanced education in general dentistry Residency at the A.L. Murphy VA Hospital in San Antonio, Texas and a second year of general practice residency at the University of Washington School of Dentistry in Seattle. Dr. Ulmer received her Western Regional Exam Board License and has carried her Washington State Dental License since 2003. Dr. Ulmer gained clinical experience while working at the Kaiser Permanente Volunteer Free Clinic, Veteran's Dental Outpatient Clinic, and the AIDS Clinic, and through her assistance with mission work in Belize in 2004. Through these first-hand experiences working at various clinics, her desire to change people's lives through dentistry was reinforced. Dr. Ulmer has been a solo private practitioner in North Spokane since July 2005. She enjoys the challenge and opportunity to practice dentistry on her own and finds managing her staff and patients very rewarding. Dr. Ulmer's extensive involvement and professional affiliation with several local organizations, including the American Dental Association and the Washington State Dental Association, has given her opportunities to seek ways to impact the lives of people in our community through organized dentistry. She is an active member of the Spokane District Dental Society and member of the board of directors for the Washington State Dental Association. Her participation on the Spokane District Dental Society Foundation has provided a platform to assist with the creation of the IDEA Clinic, a facility for individual dentists to provide treatment and solutions for people who are in need of, but unable to afford a dental "home" and is a place where local dentists can educate and mentor the next generation of dental professionals.

Dr. Ellingsen's Biography — I am a native of Spokane and grew up attending schools in the Mead District. I attended Washington State University for my undergraduate studies (Go Cougs!). I completed my dental degree and advanced orthodontic training at the University of Washington (Go Dawgs as long as you are not playing the Cougs!). I am proud to call North Spokane home where I not only practice but live and have raised my family of four great kids with the help of my high school sweetheart, Patty. I am truly invested in our community and I enjoy sponsoring youth sports organizations, local PTO's, food and school supplies drives, and many other events that benefit everyone who lives here! In 2016, I celebrated 25 years in practice and I still love what I do! It is fun and rewarding to see the changes that we make in the lives of our patients. I am passionate about orthodontics, and I love having the opportunity to share the benefits of a beautiful and healthy smile with my patients. I am a member of the American Association of Orthodontics, Washington State Dental Association, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, Spokane District Dental Society and I am honored to serve as a member of the Spokane Craniofacial Review Board. My other passions include tennis and golf which I play whenever I get the opportunity. In the fall you will find me at the Cougar football home games or watching them on TV when they are away. I am also an avid Gonzaga basketball fan and enjoy watching all their games.