Your Ephrata Dentist
Jacobsen Dental's mission is to provide personalized, high-quality care on an as-needed or preventative basis. We have created a practice that we believe in and choose for our own family members.
To schedule an appointment, please call: (509) 754-3262.
Brian Jacobsen, DMD, FAGD
My Journey
Dr. Jacobsen attended dental school at Oregon Health and Science University in Portland, Oregon. He graduated with honors in 2002 and returned to his childhood home of Astoria, Oregon, where he practiced for the next eight years. In 2010, after reaching his lifetime quota of rain, fish and chips, and trees, he and his family decided to make a drastic change– they sold their house and moved to sunny Central Washington. His parents joined the party in 2020 and his sister and her family moved here in 2024. Needless to say, we’re all pretty big fans of Ephrata!
Initially, Dr. Jacobsen assumed the practice of longtime Ephrata dentist Dr. Doug Beaudry. In 2014, he also merged practices with another retiring longtime Ephrata dentist, Dr. Gale Campbell.
Dr. Jacobsen strives to provide the most progressive, up-to-date dental care for his patients. He avidly pursues continuing education and has earned the following honors:
— Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry
— Fellowship of the Misch International Implant Institute
— Diplomate of the International Congress of Oral Implantologists
He is also on track to complete Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2025.
He has served as President, Vice President, and Secretary/Treasurer of the Grant County Dental Society. He has repeatedly helped craft statewide policy as a member of the Washington State Dental Association House of Delegates. He strongly believes patients should be able to choose the dental office that best meets their needs and is currently working to bring about regulatory changes to stop insurance companies from restricting patient choice.
He believes in being active in the community. He recently served as the 2024 President of the Ephrata Rotary Club. He served many years as President of the Autism Society of Grant County and also served many years as a volunteer congregational leader in his church. He has sponsored and made donations to the Grant School Walk-a-thon, Columbia Ridge Glow Run, the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life, the Coulee City Last Stand Rodeo, the Autism Society of Grant County, the ACH Foundation, the Ephrata Chamber of Commerce, the CBF Foundation, Ephrata High School, the Down Syndrome Society of Grant County, and many more.
He and his wife Laura have 3 children, and they have found that Ephrata is a great place to raise a family. He’s had a fun time learning about the rich history of the area, and he also enjoys all the nearby mountain and road biking opportunities. He loves having Mission Ridge so close and enjoys skiing and snowboarding. He is also addicted to riding Onewheels — 3000 miles and counting. You’ve probably seen him “surfing” around town on it. Yes he wears a helmet! He also enjoys training Jiu Jitsu and strength training.
He and his oldest son have had too many hiking adventures to count and have explored many many miles of rocks, lakes, and sagebrush. They have both been very fascinated with the Columbia Basin Irrigation Project as well as all the Ice Age Flood features. They also love the peace of kayaking and all the hard-to-reach spots it helps them get to.
If he gets to sit in one place long enough, he also enjoys reading, playing the piano, classic video games (Dig Dug RULES!) and painting watercolors.
Kyla
Kyla
Kyla is originally from Ephrata, but currently resides in Royal City, WA. She is a 2011 graduate of Eastern Washington University, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Science and Dental Hygiene. Kyla enjoys spending time with friends and family, coaching her daughter's youth sports, exercising, baking, shopping, and traveling. What Kyla enjoys most about being a hygienist is working with a team and helping patients feel better about themselves by improving their smile.
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa graduated from Eastern Washington University in 1996 and has continued to be passionate about oral health and helping patients achieve their oral health goals. She considers it an honor to connect with people on a professional and personal level. Spending time with her family is a priority. She enjoys time with her husband and watching her boys grow up into young men. She loves to travel, hike, and spend time at the lake with her husband and small terrier, Maddie. She says “Life is an adventure and I’m happy to be here!”
Patty
Patty
Patty has been a resident of Grant County for all her life and just recently moved to the glorious town of Ephrata. Patty has been a dental assistant since 2015, and joined our office in August 2023. She loves interacting with patients and ensuring they have the best experience possible! Patty is fluent in both English and Spanish. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, reading, taking care of her plants, and spending time with family, friends, and of course her dog Creed.
Jennifer
Jennifer
Jennifer has resided in Ephrata since 2001. She left the world of stay-at-home mom of 3 children to join the dental world in 2015 and couldn’t be happier with her decision. Time flies when you’re having fun, and FUN is what we like to have here at Jacobsen Dental. She loves interacting with people and strives to make your experience at Jacobsen Dental the best dental experience you’ve ever had! She can often be found learning new crochet skills, tending to her plants, or putting together a puzzle in between housework on her days off. She enjoys spending time with family and friends, whether it’s relaxing on a beach or just vegging at home with a good movie. Time spent with family and friends is always the best time spent.
Laura
Laura
Laura and Dr. Jacobsen have been married since 2000 and have 3 children. They have lived in Ephrata since 2010. Once they were all old enough, we were thrilled that Laura chose to join our team. She brings a positive, can-do attitude and is deeply committed to helping us provide a warm, caring, quality experience from the moment you meet her on the phone. She grew up in a large and loving family in Portland, Oregon. She went to school to be a Radiologic Technologist and enjoyed working in that capacity. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends, reading, traveling, enjoying the outdoors, and serving in her church. And she loves loves LOVES dill pickles!