Dr Julie Spaniel DDS
Your trusted Oregon City dentist, Dr. Julie Spaniel combines thoughtful, personalized care with a comprehensive approach to treatment—always striving to exceed your expectations.
Dr Julie Spaniel DMD
We are proud to welcome Dr. Julie Spaniel as the new Dental Director of Pioneer Dental Group!
Julie Spaniel DDS is a 1991 graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and is currently in private practice in Tualatin, Oregon. Dr. Spaniel serves on the Board of Trustees for the Oregon Dental Association as an ADA Delegate and is also actively involved with the ADA.
Chairing the Dental Wellness Initiative for the state of Oregon and District 11, Dr Spaniel shares her concern and efforts toward the health and well-being of dentists in our state and national efforts. Dr Spaniel is on the Dental Wellness Advisory Committee for the American Dental Association, keeping our healthcare professionals healthy. This involves speaker presentations, outreach, education, and quarterly meetings. She served on the first Cohort of ten Wellness Ambassadors to the American Dental Association, promoting mental health and well-being for dentists nationwide.
Dr Spaniel is a member of the ADA Council on Communications. She is the current President of the Academy for Private Dental Practice, where she continues to serve on the board and consult. She is on the board and President-Elect of the Oregon Academy of General Dentistry. She served as immediate past president on the executive board of the Washington County Dental Society. Dr. Spaniel is an associate clinical professor at Oregon Health Sciences University, a Fellow of the American College of Dentistry, and a Fellow of the International College of Dentists.
Dr. Spaniel is passionate about global healthcare outreach. As the founder of One World Brigades, a mobile dental clinic serving rural Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Honduras, she teaches students the spirit of service while immersing them in different and beautiful cultures. She is currently working to build and develop a primary school and clinic in the Maasai Mara region of Kenya, which serves as her medical and dental clinic twice a year. She has worked her entire career to mentor youth in her community, encouraging many who’ve gone on to become dental professionals.
One World Brigades - Dr Spaniel's Outreach
Dr. Spaniel is deeply committed to global healthcare outreach. As the founder of One World Brigades, a mobile dental clinic serving rural communities in Uganda, Kenya, Ghana, and Honduras, she leads efforts that combine clinical care with cultural immersion and service learning.
She now owns and operates a fully established primary school in the Maasai Mara region of Kenya, which also serves as a medical and dental clinic during her biannual outreach trips. Through this initiative, Dr. Spaniel not only provides essential care but also creates transformative educational experiences for students, inspiring the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Throughout her career, she has mentored countless youth in her local community, many of whom have gone on to pursue careers in dentistry and healthcare.
Dr. Spaniel - Leadership
Dr. Spaniel serves as a beacon of leadership in the local and global dental community.
- Past President of the Washington County Dental Society
- President-Elect of the Oregon Dental Association
- American Dental Association Council on Communications
- On the Dental Wellness Advisory Council at the American Dental Association
- Delegate to the State of Oregon to the ADA
- Past-President of the Academy for Private Dental Practice
- Chair of the Wellness Initiative at the Oregon Dental Association
- Dr. Spaniel has been an active member of the American Dental Association since 1994 and the Oregon Dental Association
- Member and Serving on the Board of the American Academy of Dental Practice
- Member of the American Association of Oral Systemic Health
- Member of the Washington County Dental Society
- One World Brigades, LLC, Executive Director and Founder
- Member of the Tualatin Rotary
- Member of the Tualatin Chamber of Commerce
- Member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member of American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- Certified in minimal sedation and nitrous oxide
Dr. Spaniel In the News!
Dr. Spaniel Goes to Washington D.C. for the ADA
This year the Oregon ADA sent eight Oregon dentists and six OHSU dental students to Washington, D.C., for three days to attend the American Dental Association Dentist and Student Lobby Day, including our very own Dr. Julie Spaniel.
Dr Spaniel's Dental Recommendations
“I'm seriously the biggest chicken! I'm not proud of it but it is what it is. Dr Spaniel and Siarra were very kind about it and got me thru it with no tears!! Thank you ladies!”
Regina
“Today was my first visit to Dr. Spaniel and I have to say I was extremely impressed by her staff and her professionalism. The office is very impressive and the staff make your visit with them comfortable and inviting. I have never had a dentist that explained everything to me as thoroughly as she did. Thank you Dr. Spaniel and your team. You made my visit today very pleasant.”
Lori
“Friendly, compassionate and comfortable. Little to no pressure to do more than what’s absolutely necessary. Dr. Spaniel is very attentive, kind and gentle while providing excellent dental care. Do yourself a favor and make an appointment.”
Don
“Dr. Spaniel and her fabulous team provided an incredible experience for me at my recent visit. As always, they were thorough, attentive, compassionate, listened to my concerns and answered all questions immediately, and made me feel so comfortable and relaxed that I likened my appointment to a "Spa Visit." Thank you, ALL, for a wonderfully unique dental experience.”
Karen
