Our values drive us.
Our mission is to provide SERVICE BEYOND EXPECTATION for our patients. In order to do so, we present to each patient IDEAL COMPREHENSIVE dentistry.
- Every patient deserves to HEAR WHAT IS BEST for maintaining a healthy mouth, as well as a confident smile.
- Each patient has the RIGHT TO CHOOSE, but we have the OBLIGATION TO PRESENT, then PROVIDE the treatment with PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE.
- We will never perform treatment until we INFORM, so there will be no surprises or unexpected financial burdens for our patients.
- We are committed to excellence as we SERVE PEOPLE THROUGH DENTISTRY.
Get to know Dr. Mike.
Michael grew up in southern California. From a young age, he was encouraged by his father that he "would make a great dentist," and he has! He completed his DDS degree in 1988 from USC in Los Angeles and moved to Redding with wife Julie to begin a life in rural northern California. Four sons, 2 daughter in laws, two granddaughters, one grandson and 30+ years later, Mike and Julie happily call Redding their home for life!
Many of the staff have been with Dr. Mike for years. His patients are like family. He treasures watching them grow, caring for their dental health into the next generation. Dr. Mike was honored to have his oldest son Jonathon (Dr. Jon) join the practice in 2019. Together working side by side, their joy is to serve the community they both love so dearly . Son David and wife Sarah returned to Redding after completing college degrees. David is an Edward Jones Advisor and Sarah retired from teaching to care for their baby girl Riley. Son Adam is in dental school at OHSU in Portland, planning to join the family practice when he graduates in 2024. Son Philip graduated from college, moved home to Redding and married Gabi, his Texas sweetheart, in 2022. Philip currently works as a Financial Advisor with Bank of America. Dr. Mike’s wife Julie helps run the dental office from home, juggling their home, church and professional lives. Truly it is a family owned and operated dental practice!
“Best Dentist I have ever had and as long as he is still in practice he will be the only Dentist I ever have.
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Get to know Dr. Jon.
“Dr. Jon was so gracious and caring to our son today. Jon anticipated his nervousness and put my boy at ease from the beginning. I appreciate both the dentists in your family!!
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Dr. Jon feels fortunate to be practicing in the home town where he grew up with the family he loves. Jon attended Redding Christian School from Kindergarten through high school, playing about every sport offered. He then attended Simpson University, on a soccer scholarship, majoring in Biology. He went on to Louisville Kentucky for dental school, eventually marrying his junior high sweetheart, Janelle Gaddy. Upon graduation from the U of L in 2019, Jon and Janelle returned to Redding to join the Dinius family dental practice and to begin their family. Mila was born in July 2020, giving Dr. Mike and Julie their first grandchild! In February 2022 they became a family of four with their baby boy Logan. When not treating patients, Jon and Janelle enjoy playing tennis, running, working in their garden or exercising their Labrador Cash. Dr. Jon feels blessed to be back home, raising his family and investing in the community near and dear to his heart.
Meet Our Team!
East Side/Larkspur Lane
West Side/Eureka Way
Our dedicated team IS the reason our patients come back time and time again. The majority of our staff have been with Dr. Mike for many years. Katie M. has worked at our office since graduating as a new hygienist 20 years ago! Linda, the most experienced of our hygiene ladies, has diligently served our patient families for well over 20 years! Janessa grew up as a little girl in our practice and now with children of her own, treats many of our youngest patients. Office manager Tabitha began working for us before she could even vote! Now 20+ years and 3 children later, she runs the very busy front office, with the help of her sharp and caring front office team. And then there's Pam, Mike’s number one assistant for over 25 years, who came out of retirement to train the next generation of assistants in our back office. Behind the scenes, assuring the sterilization of instruments and set up of operatories is our devoted Evelyn, who has trained many of our younger crew in the back office. Dr. Mike and Dr. Jon could NOT do what they do so proficiently and professionally without their amazing team!
“My family and I have been patients of Dr. Michael Dinius for well over 10 years. We have always been handled with great care and all dental work and cleanings have been of exceptional quality. The staff are ALL incredible to work with with such a great atmosphere of genuine caring. They are willing to be flexible to work appointments around job schedules.”
Tabitha
Tabitha is the smiling beautiful face that runs our front office. As Office Manager, she makes it her mission to know each patient by name. She is a wife, a mother of 3, a grandmother to Waylon and Hudson, and a true farm girl raising goats, pigs and chickens on their ranch. She has dedicated the last 20 years to building “her second home” on Larkspur Lane.
Joce
Joce was born and raised in Redding, pretty much on the back of a horse! She was rodeo queen in 2017 and was a member of the Redding Jr. Rodeo Assoc for 8 years. She is a hard worker who has held multiple jobs at the same time until starting at the Dinius office in January of 2022. Her dog Koda is often found at her side or in her arms.
Kiara
Kiara joined our office Summer of 2021. We are so grateful to have her sweet self in the back office. When not at the office assisting, she is an outdoor girl who enjoys hiking, cycling, paddle boarding and time with her dogs Jixer and Bell. Kiara is engaged to be married in 2023 and plans to attend hygiene school in the near future.
Linda, RDH
Ms Linda has been cleaning teeth and educating our patients from her hygiene room for over 20 years! She loves to bring the latest hygiene research and technology to our office. Linda enjoys reading & watching old movies, as well as traveling to interesting cities to spend time with family.
Katie, RDH
Katie M. came to work for us fresh out of hygiene school, and we all loved her from Day 1! It’s been 20 plus years and she is still dearly loved by patients and colleagues. When not at work, Katie can be found mountain biking with her son, supporting her daughter in cheer or quilting with friends.
April M.
April has returned to our front office after a 7 year hiatus to raise her sons. We are so grateful to have her back! April’s warm smile greets patients as they enter our office and she fills in as an assistant as needed. Married for 16 plus years, her hobbies include photography and time at their cabin with her “men” and dog Beau.
Janessa, RDH
Janessa grew up in our practice as a little girl learning to brush from Dr. Mike! As part of our hygiene team, she now teaches her patients how to brush and care for their teeth. She is a devoted wife and mother to a beautiful daughter and son. We love being a part of Janessa’s work family and seeing her kiddos grow and thrive.
April B, RDH
April B. comes to us with over 20 years as an assistant and 16 years as a hygienist. She graces our staff and patients with her gentle peaceful spirit. She has a passion for dental missions, prison fellowship, leading worship and playing the guitar. When not at work, you can often find April with her dog and her 2 young nieces.
Lacy
Lacy was born and raised in Redding and began as a very young girl in our practice. She is training to become an assistant and we couldn’t be more proud of her! Lacy is outgoing, loves the outdoors and her goal is to become a hygienist one day.
Hannah, RDH
Hannah attended Redding Christian School with the Dinius boys. She joined our office in 2018 to gain experience for hygiene school and developed into a talented dental assistant. She filled in at our office when hygiene school allowed and is now back as a full time hygienist. Hannah enjoys fishing and family time with her husband, brothers and sister, and dogs Piper and Nellie.
Kayla
Kayla is a dental veteran with over 14 years in the field before she joined our team. She is a Redding native, raised in the northstate, and is married with three sons. When she is not working behind the scenes in our business office, she enjoys traveling, entertaining, and spending time outdoors with her family.
Michelle
Michelle works tirelessly in the back office assuring our rooms and instruments are spotlessly clean. She is known for her bright smile and warm greeting to all. Her passion is serving in children’s ministry at her church. She enjoys traveling and fellowship with her Filipino extended family. And you should try her Lupia!
Tammy
We are so blessed to have recently added Tammy to our staff family! Married over 25 years with two adult children, she brings over 30 years of dental assisting experience. Since moving to the northstate in 2004, they have grown to love our amazing outdoors, hiking and boating. Please join me in welcoming Tammy to the team.
Emma
Darling Emma is family… Jon and Janelle’s cousin. We couldn’t be happier that she is joining our dental staff family too! Recently graduated from Uprep as a track and basketball star, she will continue to play sports in college as she pursues a career in dental hygiene. Emma loves hanging out with friends and travelling with her very active family. Welcome on team, Emma!
Cristal
Cristal, our newest front office staff, comes to us from the bank industry. She is a great complement to our warm front office team. Born and raised in Redding, married with a son and a daughter, she enjoys camping, crafting and collecting exotic plants.
Janelle
Janelle Gaddy (now Dinius) has been in our life for many years. First as a darling & very competitive junior high and club soccer player; then years later, she reconnected with Jon Dinius at Simpson University as they both were Red Hawks soccer players. They married in 2016 and Janelle joined our front office in 2019 when they moved back to Redding. She now works from home as she cares for her daughter Mila and son Logan.
Beth
Beth is the warm smile and sweet voice who greets our patients as they step into the office or call by phone. With a ton of dental and medical experience (40 years!) she feels blessed to now work with her granddaughter, Caitlin, an RDH at Dinius West. She is a wife and mother of two, who helps out with her grandchildren and spends time away from the office cooking, gardening, traveling (she loves the ocean!) and caring for their 4 dogs.
Hayley, RDH
Hayley is a Cottonwood girl, who began in dentistry as an assistant 40 years ago! She continued her education to become a hygienist in 1992, married her husband in 1996 adding 3 kids to her plate. She now splits her time between the office, 4 grandchildren, gardening and home projects. We are so grateful to have Hayley caring for our patients’ dental hygiene!
Yolanda
Both doctors feel blessed (and spoiled!) to have Yolanda with her extended function dental assistant license on our West side team! Her favorite part of her over 31 years in dentistry, is helping people have confidence in their smiles. When not at the practice, Yolanda enjoys empty-nest time with her husband Greg, their dog Trudy, and their 6 grown children.
Julie
Julie, Dr. Mike’s wife (and Dr. Jon’s mom), helps run the office from behind the scenes. For 30 years, she has juggled their busy home life with the demands at the office, their social, professional and church commitments and all of Dr. Mike’s other pursuits! Julie & Mike are blessed to have such an amazing office staff who truly are part of their extended family.
Ashley
Ashley is a local girl who grew up in Redding doing all things outdoors… fishing, camping, enjoying lake time. When not at work, she loves all things art, traveling and visiting the ocean. Ashley has worked in the dental field for almost 8 years and currently is part of the front office team at the West side/Eureka Way practice.
Tammy
Tammy is our front office manager and “anchor” with 27+ years of experience in the dental field including 10+ years at the West side practice. As mom of 2, active grandma of 5, and forever student, she stays super busy both in and out of the office. With any spare time, you’ll find her on a bike or hiking trail enjoying the great outdoors!
Makayla
Meet Makayla! She’s our beautiful and friendly sterile tech at the Eureka Way office. Makayla is an honor grad from UPrep HS, on her way to pursue a biochemistry degree and a career in dentistry. She loves the outdoors, archery, fishing, hunting and traveling and states that her younger brother is her best friend. We are honored to be a part of Makayla’s dental journey!
Caitlin, RDH
Our west side hygienist Caitlin began her dental journey at age 14 cleaning her dad, Maurice Trusas’s dental office. She attended her dad’s alma mater Arthur A. Dugoni UOP in San Francisco and followed in her mom’s footsteps by becoming a Dental Hygienist. In her free time, she enjoys yoga and loves skiing and golfing with her husband Bryce. They have 2 dogs named Meli and Dude.
Blake
Redding born and raised, Blake has been in the dental field for 5 years and serves as a registered dental assistant at the West side office. Her kind spirit and warm smile put patients as ease and comforts those in her care. She loves being a wife and mother. She says being a mom to Connor and Scarlett is pretty much her main identity and favorite pastime.
Shaylyn
Bio Coming soon…
