Behind Blooming Smiles
A practice built with intention.
Oral health is connected to your whole health, so that's how we treat it: as part of the full picture, not separate from it.
Blooming Smiles was built around one belief: that every patient deserves to feel like a person, not a number in the schedule. We take the time to listen, explain, and make sure you understand your options before any decision gets made.
Whether you've been putting off a visit for years or you're just looking for a practice that feels less like a waiting room, you'll find the same thing here every time: patience, warmth, and a team that cares about your wellbeing.
Meet Dr. Michelle Bloemers, DMD
Michelle grew up in Michigan, where her mother's dental office became a second home.
She spent her high school summers there as a dental assistant, and by the time she graduated with her degree in Human Biology from Michigan State, she'd already spent years learning dentistry from the inside.
During her third year of dental school at OHSU, she was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent surgery and chemotherapy while continuing her studies. She graduated on time, with honors, in the top 10% of her class, and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon dental honor society. Outside the practice, she's happiest outdoors, gravel cycling and mountain biking with her husband, Jonathan, or spending an afternoon in the garden.
Meet the Team
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Lily
Registered Dental Hygienist
Lily's path in dental hygiene began at Oregon Health & Science University, where she's now practiced for over 26 years. Early on, she received the Golden Scaler Award for clinical excellence, a standard of care she still brings to every visit. What keeps her in the chair after nearly three decades is the relationships, especially the ones with patients who walk in a little anxious and leave feeling completely at ease. Outside the office, she's a self-described foodie who's always trying a new recipe, when she's not out on a bike ride or traveling with family. -
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Rikki
Registered Dental Hygienist
Rikki earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene in 2001 and was inducted into Sigma Phi Alpha, the national dental hygiene honor society. With more than two decades of experience in dental hygiene, she enjoys building relationships with her patients and helping them maintain healthy, confident smiles. When she’s not in the office, Rikki loves to travel the world, with a goal of discovering at least two new destinations each year. She also enjoys golf, pickleball, and making the most of time with family, friends and her Shih Tzu Lucy.
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Angela
Dental Assistant, EFDA
Angela was born in Lincoln City, Oregon, and spent her teenage years in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, before eventually finding her way into dentistry. She graduated from Apollo College in 2003 and has been in the field for 20 years, most of them spent at Blooming Smiles, where she says there's rarely a quiet moment without some laughter mixed in. At home, she and her husband, Ed, share their space with a cat named Sissy, and her days off usually involve a good book, a run, or a trip to the coast. -
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Laura
Dental Assistant
Laura joined Blooming Smiles in 2023 after completing a dental assisting program with Accelerated Assisting. She holds her radiology certification and is currently working toward her EFDA. Outside the office, she's usually watching anime with friends or keeping an eye on her cat, Yuki, who has a habit of eating more than her share. -
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Noemi
Director of Adventure
Noemi grew up in Southern California and moved to Oregon in 1991, building her dental career from assistant to office manager over nearly three decades. She calls herself a chronic organizer, and it shows in how she keeps things running so patients never have to think twice. Outside the office, she's usually at the beach with her husband of 32 years, her two adult kids, or one of her four pets close behind. -
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Katie
Patient Care Coordinator
Katie was born and raised in Washington and moved to Portland in 2022 with her husband. She is passionate about healthcare and excited to embark on a new journey in the dental field. She loves getting to know patients on a personal level and making sure they get the best care possible start to finish. When she is not working she enjoys spending as much time outdoors as possible. She loves golfing with her husband, taking their two dogs (Nova and Dak) on adventures, and creating memories together. She also loves spending time at home cuddled up with a good book, loves to cook, and hosts gatherings for any occasion.
