About Us

Dr. Krippaehne was born and raised in Portland, Oregon. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Oregon in 1984 and his dental degree from Oregon Health Sciences University in 1988. He spent the following two years in post graduate training at the University of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio, Texas. Upon moving back to Portland, Dr. Krippaehne worked with his father, Dr. John Krippaehne for 10 years. Dr. Krippaehne maintains membership in numerous professional societies and Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He is committed to furthering his knowledge through ongoing continuing education in all aspects of dentistry.

Dr. Krippaehne's philosophy as a dental care provider is to help the patients understand their treatment options, provide dental care consistent with the way he would want his family or himself treated, and meet the treatment needs and personal concerns of his patients.

Dr. Krippaehne and his wife, Polly, have two daughters. He enjoys immersing himself in their respective endeavors as well as exercise, skiing, biking, kite boarding and playing guitar.

Dr. Stephen Hanns was raised in Salem, Oregon. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 1979, and received his dental degree from OHSU in 1984. He maintained a private practice in Portland's Hollywood District for 16 years before retiring in 2000.

After a few years of globetrotting, he joined Dr. Krippaehne's office and has treated patients on a weekly part-time basis since 2002.

In his free time, Dr. Hanns can be found golfing, skiing, traveling with his wife, or motoring around Lake Oswego in his 1954 MG with his black lab, Gabby, as his co-pilot.

Dr. Hanns sees himself as a consultant who is able to address your dental needs and concerns in restoring and maintaining your dental health.