Dentists
Dr. Chris Butler
dentist
Chris is a Pacific Northwest Native American and was born and raised in the beautiful state of Oregon. He is a proud graduate of Oregon State University and OHSU School of Dentistry.
He and his wife Christy have been together for over 25 years. In 2014, they started Butler Family Dental and have loved working together ever since!
His current favorite pastimes are landscape photography, mountain and gravel biking, and playing electric guitar. He's also tried his hand at home-brewing beer, staining glass, and playing drums.
He enjoys hanging out with his family and pets and traveling when the opportunity arises. He loves a good road trip!
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Donuts!
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be comfortable speaking in public. "Tell me about yourself" is my kryptonite.
Dr. Mikayla Ayala
dentist
Mikayla graduated from OHSU in 2019 and began working part-time at Butler Family Dental in 2021, before coming on full-time in the summer of 2024.
She's Dr. Butler's stepdaughter and has a twin sister who is also a dentist. Her mom, Christy, you can find either at the front desk or doing hygiene (dentistry runs in the family!).
Mikayla enjoys cooking, being outdoors with her dog, Remy, relaxing with a good book, traveling, and exploring new places!
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Pizza! (Cafe Yumm is my comfort food!)
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation — avoiding traffic and being where you wanted without travel time would be great!
Business Manager
Christy
business manager / DENTAL HYGIENIST
Christy started Butler Family Dental with her husband, Dr. Butler, in early February 2014. She was born right here in Eugene, OR, and she graduated from the Lane Community College Dental Hygiene Program in 2008! When she is not experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, you can find her cruising wooded trails or curled up on the sofa with her pups, Tully and Willow, and her drooling kitty, Tocho.
She also enjoys spending time with her husband and identical twin daughters, Mikayla and Samantha. That's a good thing, because she actually works with Chris (Dr. Butler) and Mikayla (Dr. Ayala)!
In her spare time, she enjoys reading, watching movies, and traveling, where she loves to try the local cuisine.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Marionberry scones.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Invincibility.
Dental Assistants
Veronica
expanded functions Dental assistant
Veronica is one of our Expanded Functions Dental Assistants and has over six years of experience. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and going to concerts with her husband, Johnathan. She also enjoys binge watching TV series while cuddling up on the couch with her 11 year old pup, Roxy, and her munchkin kitten, Max.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Flamin' Hot Cheetos.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Replication magic: the ability to be able to clone myself so all my daily tasks could be done!
Beverly
expanded functions Dental assistant
Beverly started at Butler Family Dental in the spring of 2024. She moved to Eugene in 2022 with her husband and their 11 year old Goldendoodle named Rogue from Washington state. When she's not in the office, you can find her traveling to visit family or exploring the outdoors.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
My homemade chocolate espresso cake with dark chocolate frosting.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Teleportation to avoid the 5 hour drive to visit family!
Katreen
expanded functions Dental assistant
Originally from the Philippines, Katreen moved to Eugene in 2012 to be closer to her dad. In her spare time, she enjoys playing volleyball as a libero and hiking, making the most of Oregon's beautiful outdoors (even with its unpredictable weather!). When not working, Katreen tries to travel around the Philippines and throughout Asia.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Caramel!
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Time manipulation so I have more hours in a day!
Megan E.
expanded functions Dental assistant
Megan started at Butler Family Dental in the fall of 2024. She spends most of her free time reading, playing video games, and playing TTRPGs. She also enjoys baking, and on special occasions, juggling.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Chicken tikka masala.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To be a wizard and cast all sorts of spells!
Dental Hygienists
Heather
dental hygienist (Extended functions)
Heather has more than 25 years of experience in the dental field, starting as a dental assistant then moving to hygiene. In her spare time, she likes hiking, kayaking, and hanging out/just spending quiet time with her family.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Pizza.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Conjuring food — I would never have to plan ahead for meal times!
Megan B.
dental hygienist
Megan started at Butler Family Dental in October 2021. When she's not chasing around her 3 kids, she enjoys spending time in the sun and shopping (in-store or online, you pick!). She likes buying plants, even though she lacks a green thumb. Most weekends are spent with her husband, kids, two cats, and two dogs.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Cafe Yumm.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Being invisible.
Shannon
dental hygienist (Extended functions)
Shannon started at Butler Family Dental in February 2025. She's a wife, mom of three, and grammy. She enjoys gardening, crafting, home remodeling, deep sea fishing, and camping and riding. Her absolute favorite movies are The Fifth Element, Waterworld, Jaws, and Indiana Jones. Her kids have two cats, Momo and Coco. She is dedicated to her family and loves being home with the kids after school and supporting them in sports/music.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Mexican, Chinese, Hawaiian... Basically food!
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
To take away fear, anxiety and depression.
Front Office Staff
Chloe
front office
Chloe has been working in dentistry since March 2022 and has been at Butler Family Dental since the fall of 2023. She loves hosting dinner parties, drawing, and spending time with her blind cat, Caspian.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Korean corn dogs.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Super speed!
Elaina
front office
Elaina started at Butler Family Dental in the fall of 2023. When she's not baking muffins or sourdough bread, you can find her curled up with a good Agatha Christie mystery novel or rewatching The Office for the umpteenth time. She also loves hanging out with her two cats, Reggie and Felicity.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Pizza.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Manipulating probabilities. What are the odds I win the lottery? 100%.
Jaclyn
front office
Jaclyn started at Butler Family Dental since the fall of 2024. She loves reading, crafting, and binge watching true crime. Her favorite place to be right now is cuddled in bed with her cat, Milo, reading a book with the window open.
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Cotton candy.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
I would know every language!
Sterile Technician
Nicole
STERILE TECHNICIAN
Nicole joined Butler Family Dental in February of 2025. She loves baking on the weekends and playing with her dog, Tequila! When she's not working, you can find her at TJ Maxx or doing her nails. In her free time, she loves being in the sunshine and spending time with her family!
what is your guilty pleasure food?
Spaghetti.
if you could have any superpower, what would it be?
Invisibility.