Practice Locations:

Multiple throughout Oregon

Why She Was Nominated:

A board member and delegate for both the American Dental Association and Oregon Dental Association, Dr. Zeller is a tireless advocate for those suffering from dental-health inequities. She has been published in a number of dental periodicals; she also produces and hosts a podcast, Removing the Bite Block, which aims to connect disparate members of the dental community, educate listeners on issues affecting the industry and encourage every individual to have a voice in the evolution of the profession in the years ahead.

Inspiration:

Her father, Dr. Stephen Zeller, who is a renowned oral surgeon in Topeka, Kansas, and who has long been deeply involved with the Dental Lifeline Network.

Exciting New Trend:

“Including dental benefits in Medicaid and Medicare.”

Sage Advice:

“The best surgery is no surgery.”

Something People Don’t Know:

“I have dental elevators tattooed on my bicep.”