Meet the Doctors
Kurt S. Black, DDS
Dr. Kurt Black is a different kind of dentist. His use of advanced dental technology combines with a unique personal style and soothing spa-like atmosphere to make you and your family more comfortable than you ever thought possible.
Dr. Black and his team provide some of the latest advances in technology, including:
Dr. Black and his wife, Susan have four children and enjoy traveling and many outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, and camping.
Volunteer Work
Volunteer work continues to be Dr. Black’s passion. Dr. Black donates his time and talents to the:
- Linn Benton Dental Link
- NW Medical Teams
- Assistance League of Corvallis
In addition, he has promoted dental health as far away as:
- Guatemala
- Jamaica
- The Dominican Republic
Dr. Leah Hickson
Dr. Leah Hickson has worked in different capacities in the dental field since 1990 and graduated from Creighton University School of Dentistry in 2007. Timberhill Dental welcomed Dr. Hickson in June 2019 and is excited to have her add dental services such as LANAP Laser Periodontal Therapy to the practice. Native to Oregon, Dr. Hickson grew up in Eugene and lives with her husband (an OSU alum) and their two Labradors. She enjoys getting outside, traveling, hiking, camping, fishing and biking.
According to Dr. Hickson, “Comprehensive dental care means considering the health of the whole mouth rather than treating individual teeth when they have a problem”. She looks forward to giving Timberhill Dental patients complete information about their oral health status and helping them choose the treatment option that works best for them.
Education & Certifications
Dr. Black continues to attend advanced continuing education courses concentrating on cosmetic dentistry, conscious sedation, metal-free restorations, and is one of 300 select CEREC Doctor Mentors nationwide who actively provide advanced level training to the CEREC dental community.
Yet, despite his extensive focus on clinical dentistry, Dr. Black takes the time to get to know each and every patient one on one.
The Candy Dentist
In the Corvallis area, Dr. Black is affectionately known as the “Candy Dentist” because of his innovative efforts to reduce tooth decay. In 2015, his annual Halloween “Dollars-Not-Decay” buyback campaign collected 973 pounds of candy from community children who were eager to make the exchange for freshly minted dollar bills. A matching dollar donation was then made to a local charity. Since starting this program, Dr. Black has collected over 10,000 pounds of candy and has donated more than $11,000 to local charities.
Over the years, Dr. Black has also sponsored and donated materials for several tooth whitening charity events collecting over $65,000 for patients in need of medical care, high school sports teams and other local non-profits. Dr. Black also enjoys his annual mouthguard days for the high school football teams.
All work and no play is not this doctor’s style. In addition to hosting an annual “Timberhill Dental Patient Appreciation Swim Party”, Dr. Black enjoys performing with his family band, playing indoor soccer, and has run a marathon and several half marathons.
Meet the Team
Jackie has worked for several years in dental administration and, prior to that, many years in an art gallery and custom frame studio. In her spare time, she enjoys quilting, traveling, reading and cooking with friends. She and her husband have three children and three grandchildren.
Sandie and her husband keep busy with the activities of their two young boys and enjoy Oregon football games, camping, boating and riding quads with their family.
In her free time, she and her husband, Joe, enjoy the many adventures that come with parenthood. Stefanie and her family are Oregon State Fans and love attending Beaver sporting events together. She is also the genius behind many of the fun activities at Timberhill Dental including Dollars Not Decay, the annual swim party and the Health Expo.
In her free time, Marie enjoys walking, swimming, cooking and spending sunny afternoons at the park with her daughter and son. Marie and her family are avid Oregon State fans and love attending Beaver sporting events.
Anne and her husband have one son and live on a small farm and love the rural lifestyle. When not “ranching”, Anne loves to travel to her native Switzerland to visit family and friends.
In her free time, Laura spends her time with her 3 beautiful kids and wonderful husband. They love exploring the outdoors together and doing home projects in their house in the woods.
Jacie keeps busy with a variety of pets that she cares for, but in her spare time, she enjoys pottery classes, road trips to the coast and eastern Oregon as well as many outdoor activities.
