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Dr. Connell was born and raised in Yakima. He earned his DDS degree at the University of Washington School of Dentistry and spent the first few years practicing in the Vancouver/Portland area before coming back to the valley.

Dr. Connell enjoys all aspects of general and cosmetic dentistry and strives to bring the most up-to-date techniques to his practice through continuing education. He is licensed in IV and oral sedation. He is a graduate of the White Cap Implant Institute, where he furthered his training in dental implants; and he provides custom-made anti-snoring/sleep apnea devices. He also enjoys working with kids; with four children of his own, he is able to relate and make them feel at ease.

Dr. Connell enjoys Yakima’s orchards, skiing, riding motorcycles, and almost any other outdoor activity with his wife, Krista, and their children.

Fun Facts -
Favorite Food: Corned Beef
Favorite Book: “A Christmas Carol” by Charles Dickens
Never would have known: Cuts his own hair…for better or worse
Loves: Anything with wheels

Dr. Innes grew up in Kent, WA. After graduating from Western Washington University, where he studied Chemistry, Dr. Innes spent two years as a chemist analyzing hops in Yakima. During that time, he gained an appreciation for the Yakima Valley and decided to pursue a career in dentistry.

Dr. Innes received his DDS degree from the NYU College of Dentistry. He has always enjoyed working with his hands, working as a part of a team, and serving others. His favorite part about being a dentist is helping patients feel comfortable while providng them the dental care needed to maintain healthy smiles. Outside of work, Dr. Innes likes running, cooking and eating. Most of all, he enjoys spending his time with close friends and family.

Fun Facts -
Favorite Food: Dungeness crab
Favorite Book: Soul of a Mountain Man by Donald L. Robertson
Never would have known: He has been to 6 Taylor Swift concerts
Loves: Summer

Dr. Hesselgesser was born and raised in Selah, WA. He received his undergraduate degree at BYU-I and went on to Midwestern University-Illinois School of Dentistry, graduating in 2016.

Dr. Hesselgesser completed advanced training in a General Practice Residency at the University of Washington and then spent the next four years in a rural community treating underserved and underprivileged populations in Washington State. Following his service to the underserved, Dr. Hesselgesser entered private practice where he had the opportunity to gain experience using state-of-the-art technology to provide same-day convenient care dentistry. Dr. Hesselgesser enjoys same-day crowns, guided implant surgery, and helping people alleviate painful or uncomfortable situations with their teeth. He is excited to be back home serving those in the Yakima Valley.

Dr. Hesselgesser and his wife, Kelly, have 5 children (4 boys and 1 girl). They love traveling and being active through camping, boating, biking, skiing, and playing sports.

Fun Facts -
Favorite Food: Sandwiches or Mexican food
Favorite Book: The Long Walk by Slavomir Rawicz
Never would have known: Owns more than 150 pairs of socks
Loves: Basketball and being on the lake