Dear Valued Patients,

I hope this message finds you well. We would like to reach out to our community and update everyone with some news that Dr. Samantha Kofler and I have about the practice.

A few years ago, I celebrated 30 years in dentistry, a majority of those years serving the Walla Walla valley. For over two decades, I have cared for you and your family as if you were my own—telling jokes, sharing stories, and fixing a tooth or two along the way.

While I anticipated spending many more years in dentistry, I am writing to announce my retirement. This may seem sudden, but my reasons leading up to this decision span over a decade. Like most, I struggled to balance work and personal time, not taking a proper break since 2010.

Over the last few years, I cared for a terminally ill spouse who passed last November following my father’s death in May. Additionally, after 35 years in dentistry, my hands simply cannot do the work, and I am in constant pain. I tell you this not for sympathy but to merely state I pushed too hard for too long and went beyond my breaking point. For that, I am sorry.
I never took lightly your trust in my care. My decision to retire was met with a flood of emotion. Thank you for the opportunity, it was an honor to be your dentist.

I want to assure you that you will continue to receive the high-quality care you have come to trust. Dr. Samantha Kofler and the team still are here to address all of your oral health needs. Additionally, Dr. Coe will be stopping in from time to time and helping out as we look for a new provider who aligns with our values in dentistry.

You can still contact the office for appointments and after-hours assistance. If you have any questions about this transition, please feel free to call our practice at (509)525-7250.

Sincerely,
Nannette Goyer, DDS

Tel. 509-525-7250
[email protected]
www.ifdww.com