Our Team
All of our professionals at Eli Mayes Dental maintain the highest levels of accreditation and pursue ongoing education to stay abreast of the latest trends in dentistry.
Our Doctor
Eli B. Mayes, DDS
“Practicing dentistry is absolutely a blast, especially in this wonderful community. We are a hard working group of people that are made up of loggers, ranchers, farmers, teachers, medical professionals, mechanics, children, etc. I grew up in this valley and hearing everyone’s story is irreplaceable.” – Dr. Mayes
Dr. Eli Mayes grew up in Union, OR and then moved to La Grande where he graduated from La Grande High School. He attended the University of Idaho and then graduated from the University of Oregon. Dr. Mayes immediately went into graduate school at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry in Richmond Virginia where he received his D.D.S degree.
Dr. Mayes practiced dentistry at a hospital based dental clinic in Barrow, Alaska. He became very proficient in surgical dentistry before practicing dentistry in La Grande with his partner Dr. Patrick Nearing. He specializes in Implant Dentistry.Together they have a fine tuned clinic with wonderful, professional staff.
“I can honestly say I love coming to work and seeing my team and my patients every single day. What I enjoy about family practice is doing multiple different procedures. I take pride in all aspects of my job and strive for perfection in every area of dentistry.”
When not in the office Eli is taking full advantage of the world we live in. He has a lot of hobbies some of which are skiing, climbing, kayaking, hunting and fishing. The great part of having these hobbies is that they are right out our back door. Eli is married to Shantay and together they have a family of 6.
Community Involvement
- Lead chair for Give Kids a Smile from 2011-present
- Lions Member
Recognition:
- Past President and current member of Eastern Oregon Dental Society
- Fellow California Implant Institute
- Cerec Doctor
- Member of Spear Institute
- Adjunct faculty for OHSU School of Dentistry
Meet Our Hygienists, assistants & front office
The office of Eli Mayes Dental team is run by a phenomenal group of people who enjoy every minute of providing patients with the best possible care!
Jade Grant, RDH
Jade, a Registered Dental Hygienist, joined our outstanding dental hygiene department in 2008. As a highly skilled RDH, she uses the latest techniques for preventative services and periodontal care therapies and continually pursues continuing education in periodontics. Jade obtained her expanded practice permit in Dental Hygiene in 2008 along with completing her Masters Degree in 2012. She also has a history in teaching Didactic courses, clinicals and dental treatments at the ODS College of Dental Services. Jade has a passion for dental mission trips. Jade was born and raised in La Grande Oregon and is a mother of 3 and married happily. Her favorite aspect of dentistry is her patients and her colleagues.
Kristi Williamson, RDH
Kristi Williamson, graduated from OIT in 2007 and has obtained an expanded functions and laser certification as a Registered Dental Hygienist. She has worked for Dr Mayes since 2013. Kristi is happily married with two kids and was born and raised in the Grande Ronde Valley.
Katrina Way, RDH
Katrina grew up in Vale, OR and graduated from the ODS College of Dental Services in 2012. Since then she has spent some time in Tennessee and also in Southern Idaho. Katrina and her husband returned to La Grande in April 2017 to be closer to their family. Along with her Oregon Dental Hygiene License, Katrina has her Laser Certification. She works hard to give each patient a gentle and thorough cleaning. She and her husband welcomed a son in December 2018. When she is not at work she enjoys spoiling their two Miniature Schnauzers and enjoying the outdoors!
Emily Earley
Emily is an Idaho native. She moved to La Grande in June 2019 with her husband, son and their 2 dogs. She attended College of Western Idaho Dental Assistant Program and has been an assistant since 2010. Emily explains the best part of her job is making a difference in someone’s dental experience. While not at work she enjoys the outdoors and spending time with her family and friends.
Hannah Perkins
DENTAL ASSISTANT
Shayla Hewitt
OFFICE MANAGER
Megan Rankin
Megan grew up in Mossyrock, WA. She graduated High School from Mossyrock High School in 2013. After High School she attended Walla Walla Community College for two years before transferring to Eastern Oregon University where she graduated with a Bachelors of Science degree in Integrative Studies in 2018. In her free time, Megan enjoys hanging out in the outdoors, dabbling in photography and attending her boyfriend Max’s Basketball games. She also loves spending time with Max and their dog Dexter!
Shantay Mayes
Shantay grew up in Lakeview, Oregon. After graduating High School, she attended Gonzaga University, where she received a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science. She went on to graduate school, obtaining her Doctorate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis University in Denver, Colorado. She works part time as a Physical Therapist and also helps out at the office whenever needed. She is married to Eli and together, they have 4 wonderful kids!
Sabrina Arnold
FRONT DESK / HYGIENE COORDINATOR
Sabrina is originally from Northern California. She moved to Eastern Oregon when she was 17 years old and graduated from Elgin High School in 2006. She is a mom of two rambunctious kids. When not working, Sabrina is usually spending time with her family, reading a good book, or hiking.
Bonnie Godfrey
FRONT DESK / INSURANCE COORDINATOR
Keeri Yeates
FRONT DESK / DENTAL ASSISTANT
