Biography

Teresa Dove is a Registered Dental Hygienist who works in the UCHC Dental Clinic preventing and treating periodontal disease as well as educating patients to help them maintain and improve their oral health. Teresa believes her work helps promote the general health in the community, and empowers her patients to take charge of their own oral health. Teresa worked at several private dental offices in the community before coming to work at UCHC. She is very happy to have found a work environment that puts patients first, and allows her to advocate for their best treatment. Teresa has a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology from the University of Florida as well as a degree in Dental Hygiene which she earned at Lane Community College in Eugene. When not at UCHC, Teresa enjoys vegetable and flower gardening, taking walks, our beautiful area, cooking and reading.