Dentist - Spokane
509-328-9787
1520 West Garland,
Spokane, WA 99205






Our Staff

The brief descriptions below are designed to familiarize you with our staff's training, professional credentials and work experience.

 

Dr. Edward L. Charbonneau

Dr. Charbonneau was raised in the Spokane area and attended Shadle Park High School. After high school he attended Washington State University University and earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Zoology. He then attended the University Of Washington School Of Dentistry and received his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree. He has been practicing general dentistry in Spokane for over 25 years. He has had advanced training in implants, conscious sedation, and orthodontics, but does not limit his practice to any one of these area's.

Dr. Charbonneau's sedation training was received in the following:
University of Washington (Seattle, Wa.)
Montefiore Medical Center (New York, New York)
Dental Organization for Conscious Sedation (Philadelphia, PA.)

   

Dr. Gregory A. Frahm

Dr. Frahm has been practicing general dentistry in Spokane for over 5 years. Three of those years have been partnered with Dr. Charbonneau at their present location. The combined experiences between our two doctors will provide you and your family the highest level of dentistry available today. Dr. Frahm is an active member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association and the local Spokane District Dental Society. Dr. Frahm maintains the most recent dental technology and advancements with hundreds of continued education hours through Study clubs, seminars, conventions and article reviews. Volunteer dental care and education is another vital service in Dr. Frahm's career.

Dr. Frahm has been an active member in the medical community as well. Prior to achieving his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, he practiced as a Registered Pharmacist with Kaiser Permanente in his hometown of Vancouver, WA. Dr. Frahm graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelors of Pharmacy Degree in which he gained a specialized knowledge of pharmacology. Dr. Frahm's unique background will provide you and your loved ones with a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis and treatment for all your dental healthcare needs. Dr. Frahm and his staff provide child and adult dental care.

   
Front Office Administrative Team
   
Ronda Amann-Dental Assistant

My name is Ronda I am 24 and I have 1 beautiful daughter. I have been in dentistry for 6 years, and have spent a majority of the time in orthodontics. I have been with Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm for less than a year and believe I have finally found my home. There is a great deal of technology available in dentistry and I get to experience it all here. I am a people person and enjoy meeting new people. Therefore, let me be the first to welcome you to our office, I look forward to meeting you all soon.
   
Luci Schumacher-Dental Assistant

My name is Luci, I am married and a mother to 1 son. I have been a dental assistant for 15 years and love every aspect of the field. I have been with Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm and their team for 3 years and intend to retire here. Thank you to the patients for making work a fun place to be.
   
Kymm Moe- Restorative Personnel Manager

My name is Kymm and I have been with this office for the past 25 years, I started as a receptionist and moved up to restorative manager. It has always been my philosophy that work needs to be a place that you enjoy going to, for this reason I will retire here. The past 25 years have been made especially memorable mainly because of the most important factor…..the joy of the patients.
   
Sue Russell-Hygienist

My name is Sue and I am a hygienist and graduated in 2000 from EWSU school of Dental Hygiene As a hygienist I appreciate our doctors dedication to excellence and their drive to achieve total health for patients. My goal is to help you have a pleasant dental experience where you arrive and leave knowing you are in good hands, along with a little education about your dental health.
   
Molly Harding-Hygienist

My name is Molly, I am a hygienist and I graduated from EWU in 1973. I am married to a retired periodontist and have 5 children. I have been with Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm for 3 years. I chose this office personally for the pride and passion of excellent dental care and I am loving being in the general dentistry field. I previously worked full time in a Perio and Implantology office for 30 years. I continue to enjoy the personal contact and the professional care I am able to provide to you. I think it is awesome working with such a supportive staff who all share my goal in providing excellence; Therefore I intend to stay until I retire.
   
Becky Konsbruck-Hygiene Assistant

My name is Becky and I recently left Sacred Heart as a nursing assistant to join the Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm and team as a hygiene department assistant. My responsibility is to work closely with the hygienist and doctors to ensure the department runs smoothly by coordinating patient comfort and flow. I am thankful for the opportunity to join the best kept secret in Spokane, the ultimate dental practice for patient care.
   
Logan Foster- Sterilization Technician

My name is Logan I am the newest member of the family, and I am loving it. My senior year in high school I had the privilege to spend it in a dental office which started my dental career. Although I’ve only been here for a short time I have already learned so much. Getting to know all the patients has been the highlight of my job.
   
Carrie Moe-Administrative Assistant

Hello, my name is Carrie and I have recently moved here from Montana. I am the administrative assistant and I am one of the first to greet you upon arrival. Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm take pride in their practice, and have extreme passion for dentistry itself. I love working with such great doctors and staff who truly care so much about you the patients. It really is an extended family and we welcome you all.
   
Tina Schlairet -Insurance/Financial Administrator

My name is Tina and I have been a military wife for 14 years with 2 great daughters. I recently moved to Spokane where I found a career with Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm in their Insurance/Financial department. I have worked with many practices over the past 10 years and I believe I have found a place to stay. Both doctors believe in a family atmosphere and truly care about the patients and their needs. I want to welcome you and your family to our family and know your experience here will be the best ever. Feel free to contact me with any of your financial and insurance questions. I will be happy to help.
   
CJ James-Office Manager

My name is CJ and I have been office manager for Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm for the past 10 years and I feel it’s a privilege to work with such caring and devoted Dr.’s and staff. Patient dental education and care is our office mission, so my position is to is to ensure that the daily activities of the office run smoothly for all involved. I am here for you, the patient, so please feel free to contact me directly should you have any questions or concerns. Our team is the “BEST” and we are all here for you!!
   

Terri Danielson-Hygiene Department Coordinator

My name is Terri I am married with 3 wonderful children. I have been here for over a year and recently moved from assisting the doctors to front office coordination. I feel as if I have been blessed with this extended family. I believe it is important to have the type of environment that you would want your children to be around. Dr. Charbonneau and Dr. Frahm both have shown their passion and drive for excellent dental care, time and time again. Since I deal in all aspects of the office I feel as if we are providing great fantastic care and education for all patients and their families. I want to welcome you to our office.