Dr. Frahm has been practicing general dentistry in Spokane since 2001. Seven of those years had been partnered with Dr. Charbonneau at their present location prior to his retirement in 2010. Outside of dentistry, Dr. Frahm enjoys spending time with his family, wife Wendy, and their four children. As a family, they love camping, hiking, traveling, and enjoying the outdoors. Dr. Frahm’s favorite pastime is watching his kids play sports. If you catch him on the field cheering loudly, he encourages you to join in!
Experience
Dr. Frahm is a member of the American Dental Association, Washington State Dental Association, and the local Spokane District Dental Society. Dr. Frahm maintains the most recent dental technology and advancements with hundreds of continuing education hours through study clubs, seminars, conventions, and article reviews. Volunteer dental care and education is another vital service in Dr. Frahm’s career.
Dr. Frahm has also been an active member of the medical community. Before achieving his Doctor of Dental Surgery Degree from the Indiana University School of Dentistry, he practiced as a Registered Pharmacist with Kaiser Permanente in his hometown of Vancouver, WA. Dr. Frahm graduated from Washington State University with a Bachelor of Pharmacy Degree, from which he gained specialized knowledge of pharmacology. Dr. Frahm’s unique background will provide you and your loved ones with a comprehensive evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for all your dental healthcare needs. Dr. Frahm and his staff provide child and adult dental care.
Education
Doctor of Dental Surgery
Indiana University School of Dentistry – Indianapolis, Indiana
Bachelor of Pharmacy
Washington State University – Pullman, Washington
Meet the doctor
James A. McCarter, DDS
Dr. McCarter began practicing in Spokane, Washington, in 1997. He worked as an associate for several years before starting his own practice in East Spokane in 2001 and has had an established practice since. The youngest of six children, Dr. McCarter grew up in the Nebraska Panhandle and is an avid Cornhusker football fan. In his spare time, Dr. McCarter enjoys exploring the Inland Northwest area and even dabbles in photography. You can often find him spending weekends with friends and his faithful rescue dog, Jax. Dr. McCarter met Jax at SpokAnimal, where Jax arrived two years ago from California through the Wings of Rescue charity. Dr. McCarter is an advocate of animal rescue groups and regularly donates to help animals in need.
Experience
Dr. McCarter adheres to the strictest standards of dentistry and maintains the highest quality of care for his patients. He takes continuing education courses and keeps updated on technological advances in dental care throughout the year.
Education
Doctorate of Dental Surgery
University of Nebraska College of Dentistry – Omaha, Nebraska
1996
Meet our Team
Practice Manager of Operations
Rachel Fellows
Rachel has been in the dental field for more than 15 years. She began her career as a Registered Dental Assistant before making her way up to the front office. Working in the ...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer "Jenny" Phillips
Jenny has been in dentistry since 1998 and became interested in the field due to her love for helping people and making connections with patients. As a graduate of Apolo Colle...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica Scognamiglio
A graduate of the Eastern Dental Hygiene program, Jessica has been in the field since 2022. Dentistry interested her as she wanted to build relationships with her patients and...
Lead Business Assistant
Lee Caruso
As a registered dental assistant, Lee is well-versed in front-office and back-office terminology, procedures, and expectations. She made the leap into the front office in 202...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sarah Behrens
A graduate of EWU in 2016, Sarah has been with North Hill Dentistry since 2021. She wanted to become a Dental Hygienist because of the relationships with patients and providin...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Stephanie Demmer
A graduate of 2020 from EWU, Stephanie has been with North Hill Dentistry since 2020. She became a dental hygienist because she wanted to make a difference in patients' lives ...
Business Assistant
Tonia Smit
Tonia has been in the dental field since she was 19 years old. She started as a Registered Dental Assistant and moved into the front office after 4 years of clinical experienc...
Practice Manager of Operations
Rachel Fellows
Rachel has been in the dental field for more than 15 years. She began her career as a Registered Dental Assistant before making her way up to the front office. Working in the ...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jennifer "Jenny" Phillips
Jenny has been in dentistry since 1998 and became interested in the field due to her love for helping people and making connections with patients. As a graduate of Apolo Colle...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Jessica Scognamiglio
A graduate of the Eastern Dental Hygiene program, Jessica has been in the field since 2022. Dentistry interested her as she wanted to build relationships with her patients and...
Lead Business Assistant
Lee Caruso
As a registered dental assistant, Lee is well-versed in front-office and back-office terminology, procedures, and expectations. She made the leap into the front office in 202...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Sarah Behrens
A graduate of EWU in 2016, Sarah has been with North Hill Dentistry since 2021. She wanted to become a Dental Hygienist because of the relationships with patients and providin...
Registered Dental Hygienist
Stephanie Demmer
A graduate of 2020 from EWU, Stephanie has been with North Hill Dentistry since 2020. She became a dental hygienist because she wanted to make a difference in patients' lives ...
Business Assistant
Tonia Smit
Tonia has been in the dental field since she was 19 years old. She started as a Registered Dental Assistant and moved into the front office after 4 years of clinical experienc...