Dr. William G. Lesh D.M.D., P.S.

Fairchild Air Force Base in Spokane, Washington. Dr. Lesh obtained his Associates Degree of Science while on active duty in the Air Force, managing apartments, and starting a family with his wife Tina. Dr. Lesh continued his education and while completing his senior year of nursing school at Eastern Washington University was the only senior student to participate in an externship at Sacred Heart Medical Center in the Neuro/Trauma Intensive Care Unit where he was hired upon graduation. In 1992 Dr. Lesh was accepted and given a scholarship to attend Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry and thus began his journey into the field of dentistry. Dr. Lesh is a firm believer that learning and education are ever evolving. Since dental school graduation, Dr. Lesh has continued his pursuits for excellence by acquiring advanced skills in cosmetic dentistry, Cerec Cad/Cam technology, minor oral and periodontal surgery, dental implants, and advanced anesthesia and sedation techniques.

Dr. Lesh is passionate about dentistry and feels a deep sense of responsibility to provide his patients with the best health care available. Along with his own personal convictions to be the best, he looks for and provides opportunities to his staff to reach the level of excellence he feels his patients deserve. Dr. Lesh and his staff find great satisfaction in helping others achieve ideal oral health and realizing their dream of a beautiful smile.

Dr. Lesh and his wife Tina have 6 children, 4 boys and 2 girls. Outside of work, he finds enjoyment in family activities, coaching his children's soccer and baseball teams, charity work through his church and community, traveling, and his new love of boating.

Tina is a registered hygienist that graduated in 1993 from Eastern Washington University. She has worked in both general dentistry and for specialists in periodontics. She enjoys educating patients about dentistry and the many options available to them today. She finds great satisfaction in helping others and loves being the mother of 6 beautiful children. She and Dr. Lesh have been married since 1988 and Tina says that Dr. Lesh has always been hard working, and held himself to the highest standard of excellence in all of his pursuits. Tina enjoys spending time with her family, helping them achieve their dreams, traveling, and being active in her church and community.

Sirkka is a registered dental hygienist that loves caring for people. She is passionate about promoting dental health and well being in and out of the office. She prefers to be referred to as an oral health educator conveying the importance of “how to keep the teeth you were born with.” She is an advocate for individuals to seek and achieve personal growth and desires, believing that in today’s world dreams are attainable. She is a graduate of Clark College and has worked with Dr. Lesh since 2000. Sirkka loves her 2 sons, Josh and Jeremy, and daughter, Hilary and husband Jerry. She immensely enjoys learning, taking and teaching step aerobics, weight training, baseball, volleyball, and dancing. She aspires to do good things in this life and travel.

Shannon has been a valued hygienist of Dr. Lesh’s since 1998. She graduated from Clark College in 1997 and finds great success in watching her patients achieve optimum dental health. Shannon is married to “the best man on earth,” and has 2 teenage daughters and 1 teenage son. When she is not working Shannon stays active as a Longview Soccer Club board member and participating in Longview Junior Service League. She enjoys watching her children in their activities and traveling.

Tara has been assisting Dr. Lesh since 2001 and has been in dentistry since 1998. She assists Dr. Lesh with regular office operations and daily clinical procedures to include Cerec design and adult sedation. Tara has been a life long patient of Dr.’s Walling and Lesh and has always wanted to be a team member with them. She enjoys her cats, playing baseball, and spending time with her family and friends.

DeAnn started working with Dr. Lesh in 1997 and has been working in dentistry for 20 years. She is responsible for handling financial arrangements, scheduling, and insurance billing. She keeps busy with her children, Danny 14 and Sean 10, and their many activities. She is on the board of Kessler Elementary and in her spare time enjoys gardening, reading and decorating.

Julie has been with Dr. Lesh since 1997 and has been working in dentistry in this office since 1971! She is responsible for incoming phone calls, greeting patients and scheduling. Julie has enjoyed watching our patients' families grow and change over the years. She also enjoys spending time with her family, and wonderful husband Larry. Julie has finally realized her dream of being a grandma and is loving every minute of it. Julie’s favorite past times include babysitting her grand babies, traveling, gardening, reading and dreaming of being a grandma.

Stephanie has been working in the dental field since 1999. She enjoys working with patients and helping them get the smiles they've always wanted. Some of her responsibilities include working chair side with Dr. Lesh, patient comfort, and sterilization. Stephanie loves spending time with her son Tristan. They enjoy many past time events together such as swimming, soccer, reading and playing with his cars. She also enjoys driving in the demolition derby, boating, snow skiing, and riding quads.

Laura is a registered dental hygienist, who graduated from Idaho State University in 2000. She and her family moved to Longview in May of 2004, from Twin Falls, Idaho, where she worked as a full time hygienist for 4 years. She has enjoyed the dental field, the chance to work one-on-one with patients, and helping them achieve oral health. Most rewarding, is working with children of all ages, and helping them learn good habits that will carry over into adulthood. She and her husband have 2 sons, and they all enjoy working out together, watching movies, and taking long walks with their dog, Stormy. Laura aspires to continue being the best person she can be, in all aspects of life.