Dr. Andrew (Andy) Olsson graduated from the University of Washington School of Dentistry in 2006 with honors in implant dentistry.  He began his dental career in 2006 working in public health at La Clinica del Carino in both Hood River and The Dalles, OR.  In 2007 Dr. Olsson transitioned into private practice with Dr. Michael Murat at Columbia View Dental Care in The Dalles before opening his own practice, Gorge Dental in March of 2010.  Dr. Olsson is committed to continuing education as well as volunteering his skills to those in need.  He is involved in the Fortis Aureus Tucker Gold Study Club, the Dental Foundation of Oregon Tooth Taxi, Give Kids A Smile Day, American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association, Mid-Columbia Dental Society, and Academy of General Dentistry.  Dr. Olsson is known by his loyal patients, co-workers, and friends as a caring, compassionate, and honest individual.   

Andy grew up in Bellevue, Washington and graduated from high school in Steamboat Springs, CO.  He was an accomplished alpine ski racer who competed at an international level.  Andy attended Whitman College in Walla Walla, Washington where he graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Biology in 1998.  While at Whitman Andy received the Borleske Award for outstanding achievement in collegiate athletics and earned All-American status in Alpine Ski Racing.

In 1998 Andy moved to Hood River to learn to windsurf and fell in love with the Gorge as well as his wife JJ.  Andy and JJ have called Hood River home ever since.  When not working you are likely to catch Andy, JJ and their dog Sadie out on the river, up on the mountain, or out on the trail. 

 

Lucia Lara - Patient Coordinator

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Hometown: Hood River, Oregon (ever since age 3!)

Favorite place to smile in the Gorge: Wherever I can see the water or a mountain

Favorite kind of toothpaste: Colgate