Pediatric Dental Team
Apart from our certified pediatric dentists that you’ll meet below, our entire team is equally dedicated to the children’s field of dentistry. Collectively, Orchard Hills has the most experienced dental assistants and hygienists in the greater Tri-Cities region as it pertains to “kids dentistry”. We continue to support our team in their efforts to further their education and training.
Above all else, you’ll love their tender yet fun nature and your kids will feel comfortable and excited to come see the dentist!
Pediatric Dental Team
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Rusty Walker, DDS
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Dr. Rusty Walker, a native of Southern Alberta, Canada, is the first of our Board-Certified pediatric dentists to practice here in the Tri-Cities. A graduate from Brigham Young University with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Biology (1995), he completed his Doctorate degree in Dental Surgery (1999) in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Walker pursued his post-Doctoral residency in Pediatrics at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital, also in Cleveland (2001). Dr. Walker is currently an adjunct faculty professor at the University of Washington School Of Dentistry.
Dr. Walker and his beautiful wife have eight very active children. Like most families, Dr. Walker’s children enjoy a wide range of sports and other extra-curricular activities. They enjoy boating, camping, lacrosse, art, basketball & football, 4-wheeling, and watching movies in the backyard with friends and family. Dr. Walker has coached ice-hockey, t-ball, baseball, and soccer here in the Tri-Cities. Dr. Walker is very active in his church, as he works closely with children, young men & young women, and the Boy Scouts. The Walkers also enjoy serving others in the community and have harvested apples, peaches, cherries, walnuts, pumpkins, and vegetables from their back yard and local farms.
Dr. Walker loves finding the bonus fries in the bottom of fast-food bags, and he also enjoys his staff laughing at his jokes (because he pays them). He finds his family members at stores by calling out ‘Marco’ and having them respond ‘Polo.’ Dr. Walker enjoys board games/cards with family & friends.
Dr. Walker is committed to making your child’s experience to the dentist a great one! He looks forward to seeing you at the office or on the river!
Dr. Craig Ritchie, DDS, MSD
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Dr. Craig Ritchie received his dental training and Doctorate degree from Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Ohio. He completed his pediatric training at Indiana University/Riley Hospital for Children, where he served as Chief Resident his senior year. After obtaining his Pediatric Dental Certificate and Master’s degree, he brought his family out to the great Northwest to join Dr. Walker, his friend from dental school, here at Columbia Basin Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Ritchie, his wife, and five boys, love to do anything in the outdoors. Their favorite family activities include camping, boating, playing football and basketball and riding four wheelers. As a family, they love doing anything together, especially if it involves movies, service projects, road trips, family work projects, games, or any kind of party. All fore mentioned activities are enhanced if there are cookies involved!
Dr. Ritchie really takes pride in his work and enjoys being able make a difference in the life of a child. He and his family are happy to call the Tri-Cities their home.
Dr. Brent Gill, DDS, MS
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Dr. Brent Gill graduated from Brigham Young University in 1995 with his bachelor’s degree and in 1997 with his Master’s degree in Audiology. He worked as an audiologist for seven years
here in the Tri-Cities and then decided he wanted to be a pediatric dentist when he grew up!
This decision took Dr. Gill and his family to the University of Washington School of Dentistry where he graduated in 2008. He completed his pediatric dental residency in New York at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health and Strong Memorial Hospital in 2010. His research has been accepted for publication in the Pediatric Dentistry journal for the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry.
Dr. Gill and his wife are very pleased to be back in the Tri-Cities to raise their seven children. They enjoy all kinds of outdoor activities, sports, community service projects, music, reading and travel.
Providing exceptional care for his patients is Dr. Gill’s top priority. He enjoys making your child’s visit to the dentist a happy and fun experience…don’t forget to ask him to do a magic trick!
Dr. Brayden Crump
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Dr. Brayden Crump completed his Doctorate in Dental Surgery at University of Washington School of Dentistry, he then continued his training at Yale Children’s Hospital, specializing in Pediatric Dentistry. Originally from eastern Washington, Dr. Crump is excited to serve his home region as a member of the Orchard Hills Pediatric Dental team.
Some of Dr. Crump’s favorite things are baked goods, fishing with friends and family, and snack pack puddings. One of his least favorite things is catching a case of the hiccups. Dr. Crump and his wife do their best to keep up with their three young children. They enjoy exploring new parks, riding bikes and attempting to cook together in the kitchen.
Every child is unique and has individual needs, Dr. Crump seeks to address those needs on a personal level and believes that working together is the best way to find success.
Dr. Robert Leonard
PEDIATRIC DENTIST
Dr. Leonard completed his dental training at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry. Following his passion for children’s dental health, he pursued a Pediatric Dentistry Residency at Geisinger Medical Center in Central Pennsylvania. Dr. Leonard is committed to providing quality dental care, ensuring that every child’s experience is both comfortable and enjoyable. Outside of his professional life, Dr. Leonard enjoys spending time with his wife and two children, playing guitar, and relaxing with a game on the Nintendo Switch.
Connect With Us
Office Hours
Monday-Friday with variable times to accommodate all of our patients.
Our kids dental team is ready for you!
Call 509-375-5000
Connect With Us
Office Hours
Monday-Friday with variable times to accommodate all of our patients.
Our kids dental team is ready for you! Call 509-375-5000