Ellis Dentistry moving to Nugents Corner

by Brita Adkinson
WELCOME – Ellis Dentistry, a dental clinic based in Deming, is set to move to Nugents Corner at the end of this year.
Business owners Dr. Randy Ellis and his wife Julie Ellis purchased land just east of Dodson’s IGA store, along Mount Baker Highway, after working many months to obtain the permits required to operate a clinic there.
“This is a great location for us,” said Dr. Ellis, who graduated in 1999 from Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU), Portland, Oregon.
Dr. Ellis practiced dentistry in Bellingham before he took over the dental clinic in Deming in 2001. Within a few years, Dr. Ellis and his staff began feeling crowded in their 1,000 square foot office and installed a fourth dental chair to cater for the increasing clientele. They are currently operating with a total of nine staff – Dr. Ellis, one clinical coordinator, three dental hygienists, two dental assistants and two front office administrators.

“The new space will be a 3,000 square feet building,” said Dr. Ellis, adding, “We didn’t want to move to Bellingham.” Most of their clients live locally and are glad they don’t have to travel to Bellingham for dental treatment, he said.

The staff members are involved in designing the new premises. Contractor Dennis Pipman, of Mount Vernon, specializes in building dental clinics, and will coordinate the installment of vacuum compressor equipment, digital X-ray machines and extensive plumbing for six fully equipped treatment chairs.
The new clinic will have a quiet, separate room for patients who receive sedation or relaxation treatment. Some patients, who need long hours of treatment, choose the option of sedation, Dr. Ellis explained, and said he and his staff strive to offer patients a wide choice of treatment options. “We will also have a quiet, private room for consultations,” Dr. Ellis added.
Because buildings in the area operate on septic systems, the clinic will have waste collected and taken care of by specialized services for medical waste, ensuring the clinic’s operation will be safe and clean.
Dr. Ellis refers patients with particular conditions such as severe gum diseases or need for braces to specialists in Bellingham, and he takes part in the Washington State Continuing Education (CU) program for dentists.
“We want to create long term stability for our patients,” Dr. Ellis said. “Our staff team maintains a preventative philosophy… Don’t wait until it hurts!”
The members of staff are excited about getting new equipment, Dr. Ellis said. Almost all equipment will be brand new, including some of the latest in dental technology. “We look forward to the new gadgets!” he said with a smile.
Ellis Dentistry can be contacted at 592-1100.