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 everyones's story is irreplaceable." - Dr. Mayes.

My Story

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 Detinstry in Richmond Virginia where he received his D.D.S

Dr. Mayes practiced dentistry at a hospital based clinic inn 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 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 outside our backdoor. Eli is married to Shantay and together they have a family of 6.

Community Involvement

Lead chair of Give Kids a Smile from 2011 - present
Lions Member

Recognition:

Past President and current member of Eastern Oregon Dental Society
Fellow Carlifornia 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!

Kristi Williamson

Registered Dental Hygienist

Kristi Williamson, graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2007 abd 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

Registered Dental Hygienist

Katrina gre 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

Dental Assistant

Emily studied Dental Assisting at the College of Western Idaho and graduated in 2010. Since then, she has built a career she truly loves, bringing over a decade of experience and a caring touch to every patient she meets. Originally from Boise, Idaho, Emily moved to La Grande in 2019 with her husband and their two sons.

When she’s not chairside assisting, Emily enjoys sewing, getting lost in a good book, and spending time outdoors. Above all, she cherishes time with her family. Together, they love participating in Traditional Muzzleloading Rendezvous and making lasting memories along the way.

Emily believes a visit to the dentist should feel comfortable and welcoming. She takes pride in making each visit a positive, stress-free experience.

Shantay Mayes

Shantay grew up in Lakeview, Oregon. After graduating High School, she attended Gonzaga University, where she received a Barchelors Degree in Exersice Science. She went on to graduate school, obtaining her Doctarate Degree in Physical Therapy from Regis Universiy in Denver, Colarado. 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!

Shayla Hewitt

Office Manager

Bonnie Godfrey

Front Desk / Insuarance Coordinator

Nicole Murphy

Office Manager

Nicole brings over 27 years of experience as a dental assistant, along with a genuine passion for patient care and comfort to our team. Known for her friendly, reassuring approach, she loves helping patients feel at ease and making every visit a positive experience.

Outside the office, Nicole is happily married, a proud mom of four and grandmother! Family is at the heart of everything she does. When she’s not caring for patients, you’ll likely find her enjoying time in the mountains, creating delicious baked treats, or making memories with her growing family.

Lizz Baremore

Front Desk / Insuarance Coordinator

Lizzie Jones

Hygiene Coordinator