Dr. Jeffrey M. Patten, DDS
"I was born at Gritman Medical Center and graduated from Moscow High School. I am excited to be back in the community that I love and practice dentistry on the Palouse!"
Dr. Patten completed his undergraduate work at the University of Idaho and the University of California- Santa Barbara. He graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2014 before returning to Idaho. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. His hobbies include biking with his family around the Palouse, hiking, backpacking, camping, whitewater rafting, and almost anything outdoors.
"I was born at Gritman Medical Center and graduated from Moscow High School. I am excited to be back in the community that I love and practice dentistry on the Palouse!"
Dr. Patten completed his undergraduate work at the University of Idaho and the University of California- Santa Barbara. He graduated from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in 2014 before returning to Idaho. He is a member of the American Dental Association and the Academy of General Dentistry. His hobbies include biking with his family around the Palouse, hiking, backpacking, camping, whitewater rafting, and almost anything outdoors.
Tammy Hipp, Dental Assistant
Tammy is our Dental Assistant, and has been a Dental Assistant since 1990 when she graduated from Spokane Community College. She and her husband were both born and raised in Spokane, but also lived in Atlanta and Virginia. They moved back closer to home in 2013 when he got a job at WSU. They have a 14 year old son who loves sports, and keeps them busy. She loves the outdoors, fishing, camping, traveling, antiquing and just spending time together as a family. She really enjoys the Palouse!
Tammy is our Dental Assistant, and has been a Dental Assistant since 1990 when she graduated from Spokane Community College. She and her husband were both born and raised in Spokane, but also lived in Atlanta and Virginia. They moved back closer to home in 2013 when he got a job at WSU. They have a 14 year old son who loves sports, and keeps them busy. She loves the outdoors, fishing, camping, traveling, antiquing and just spending time together as a family. She really enjoys the Palouse!
Rebecca Beckner, RDH, Hygienist
Becky graduated with honors, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from Eastern Washington University in 2015. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. She was born and raised in St. Maries and returned to North Idaho in 2007 after living in Chicago and Portland as a Flight Attendant. Becky now lives in Potlatch with her husband Ryan and their five children. She enjoys traveling, camping, snow-biking, caring for her flowers, and attending the many activities their children are involved in. Becky has been with Patten Family Dentistry since March 2017.
Becky graduated with honors, receiving a Bachelor's degree in Dental Hygiene from Eastern Washington University in 2015. She is a member of the American Dental Hygiene Association. She was born and raised in St. Maries and returned to North Idaho in 2007 after living in Chicago and Portland as a Flight Attendant. Becky now lives in Potlatch with her husband Ryan and their five children. She enjoys traveling, camping, snow-biking, caring for her flowers, and attending the many activities their children are involved in. Becky has been with Patten Family Dentistry since March 2017.
Elaina Jarvis, Front Office Receptionist
Elaina was born in Potlatch, Idaho and means to call this beautiful place home for a very long time. Elaina and her husband keep very busy with work/real estate projects, spending time with family and traveling when they get the chance. Elaina’s greatest hobby and joy is her horses and in recent years she has spent the majority of her time training and raising a colt that was born from her mare. She feels very blessed to have a job here at Patten Family Dentistry and couldn’t ask for a better work environment or co-workers.
Elaina was born in Potlatch, Idaho and means to call this beautiful place home for a very long time. Elaina and her husband keep very busy with work/real estate projects, spending time with family and traveling when they get the chance. Elaina’s greatest hobby and joy is her horses and in recent years she has spent the majority of her time training and raising a colt that was born from her mare. She feels very blessed to have a job here at Patten Family Dentistry and couldn’t ask for a better work environment or co-workers.
Brenda Hunt, Financial Coordinator
Brenda was also born and raised here on the Palouse and loves this area. She is an avid gardener and loves spending time outside. She is very close to all of her family and spends as much time as she can with brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Brenda was also born and raised here on the Palouse and loves this area. She is an avid gardener and loves spending time outside. She is very close to all of her family and spends as much time as she can with brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews.
Ethel Hattenburg, Hygiene Assistant
Ethel was born in the Philippines, moved to the U.S. when she was 8 years old. Ethel and her husband grew up here in Moscow, but moved away to AZ for 14 years. They returned back home in 2020, and are enjoying the beautiful Palouse. Ethel loves spending time with her family outdoors, and coaching sports her girls play. Ethel enjoys educating children about dental health.
Ethel was born in the Philippines, moved to the U.S. when she was 8 years old. Ethel and her husband grew up here in Moscow, but moved away to AZ for 14 years. They returned back home in 2020, and are enjoying the beautiful Palouse. Ethel loves spending time with her family outdoors, and coaching sports her girls play. Ethel enjoys educating children about dental health.