About
Dr. Jason Fligor DDS is an award-winning dentist, published dental author, and dental educator practicing at North Tahoe Dental (formerly Donner Trail Dental) out of his dental offices in Truckee, CA, and Tahoe City, CA.
A 2002 graduate from the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, Dr. Fligor practiced in Seattle, WA for 10 years before moving to Truckee in June of 2012. His first five years in Seattle were spent working under the guidance of nationally renowned cosmetic dentist, Dr. Michael Koczarski. After gaining knowledge and experience working for one of the best, Dr. Fligor opened his own dental practice which quickly became recognized as one of Seattle’s premier dental offices winning awards and accolades from patients and dental specialists.
In 2012, Dr. Fligor was presented the opportunity to take over a dental practice for a retiring Truckee dentist. The entire Fligor family could not resist the idea of getting out of the big city and starting a new life in the mountains. After 5 years in Truckee, Dr. Fligor was asked by another retiring dentist in Tahoe City to take over his dental practice as well. In June 2017, a second Tahoe City location was therefore added, expanding our North Tahoe Dental team to both Truckee and Tahoe City.
When Dr. Fligor is not in the office, he enjoys being with his wife and three kids in the beautiful Lake Tahoe area. You will likely
see him on the slopes, bike trails, or climbing around the Truckee-Tahoe area.
Dr. Fligor Has Awards From and Affiliations With:
- Spear Education – Innovative Dental Continuing Education
- Mentor and Academy Member at CerecDoctors.com
- ADA – American Dental Association
- CDA – California Dental Association
- Voted “Top Dentist” multiple years in Seattle, WA
- Voted “Top Dentist” multiple years in Truckee, CA
Dr. Michael Lessner
Dr. Michael Lessner is a highly experienced general dentist with more than 30 years of clinical practice. He earned his undergraduate degree from the University of Texas at Austin and received his dental degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio in 1990. He previously owned and operated a private practice in Austin, Texas, where he built long-standing relationships with patients and provided comprehensive, high-quality dental care.
Dr. Lessner’s connection to Lake Tahoe began more than 30 years ago, when he first visited the area with his wife, Linda. After purchasing a cabin in Carnelian Bay in 2010, they ultimately decided to make the Tahoe community their permanent home. Dr. Lessner is excited to bring his experience and patient-first philosophy to the Truckee and Tahoe City communities.
Dr. Lessner values building long-term relationships with his patients and believes in providing dentistry rooted in trust, consistency, and personalized care. He looks forward to helping patients maintain healthy smiles that support their active lifestyles.
Outside of the office, Dr. Lessner enjoys rock climbing, mountain biking, and snowboarding. His wife, Linda, is a special education teacher at Truckee High School and shares his commitment to the local community. While their four children are now grown, with their youngest recently heading off to Cal State Monterey Bay, Dr. Lessner and his family
are excited to begin this new chapter in the place they’ve loved since 1996.
Dr. Ilia Sippel-Garcia
Dr. Ilia Sippel-Garcia is a highly experienced general dentist with nearly two decades of clinical practice in the United States and Mexico. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla in Mexico and completed advanced postgraduate training in endodontics at Universidad de La Salle Bajío. After years of practicing dentistry abroad, Dr. Sippel-Garcia achieved the significant milestone of becoming licensed to practice dentistry in the United States, a testament to her dedication and perseverance.
Throughout her career, Dr. Sippel-Garcia has provided comprehensive care with a strong focus on endodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and pediatric dentistry. She has owned and operated a private practice, served as a dental instructor, and worked in high-volume clinical settings, gaining extensive experience in patient care, team leadership, and modern dental technologies. Her philosophy is simple yet powerful: treat people right and deliver excellent dentistry.
Dr. Sippel-Garcia is an active member of the American Dental Association and has participated in community outreach through dental mission trips, providing free care to underserved communities in Mexico. She is bilingual in English and Spanish, which allows her to build strong connections with a diverse patient population.
Originally from Puebla, Mexico, Dr. Sippel-Garcia recently relocated to South Lake Tahoe and is excited to serve her local community. Outside of the office, she enjoys reading,
baking, going to the beach, and spending time with her young daughter.
Our Team
Our team at North Tahoe Dental possess a vast dental knowledge and a wealth of experience.
We have six dental hygienists that pride themselves on providing excellent clinical care and a thoughtful, friendly patient experience.
Our personable office administrators are eager to help patients understand recommended treatments coupled with the best financial arrangement for the treatment needed.
North Tahoe Dental employs one of the only Extended Function dental assistants in the area, who has achieved a higher level of education than most other dental assistants making her able to perform more advanced procedures.
Together, our staff at North Tahoe Dental is here to help you receive the best possible dental care in the Truckee – Lake Tahoe area so you can feel relief in your smile.