My profession means everything to me. I get a chance to help people on a daily basis and I get to teach people how to help themselves. Everyday and every patient presents a unique challenge, solvable by an ever-changing set of materials. Who doesn't like a good challenge? And working with our staff of more than 20 people sometimes feels more like hanging out than going to work. The most important part of practicing dentistry to me is the ethics required to do this job right. People have to be able to trust their dentist. Stand by your work, and stand by your patients and your staff members. Together, we can make some awesome smiles!

Education

Relationships are an important part of dentistry, and when patients know that their primary dentist, whom they have placed their trust in, has cared enough to learn how to solve different types of problems, they know that their dentist really cares about them as an individual. I have received the education needed to have earned this important level of trust.

• Bachelor of Science, Business – University of Oregon
• Doctor of Medical Dentistry – Oregon Health and Science University

Continuing Education

I have received extensive training in the use of Invisalign®, laser dentistry, CEREC®, implant restoration, and digital imaging. I believe that this training will help my patients because it makes me a well-rounded dentist with a more diverse knowledge base and skill set.

Professional Memberships

• Academy of General Dentistry
• American Dental Association
• Oregon Dental Association
• Washington County Dental Society

Outside the Office

I currently reside in Beaverton with my wife, Cristina, who will graduate from dental school in 2010. Our daughter, Julia, is 13. We are cat lovers with two Himalayans, Bella and Teddy. When I’m not in the office I enjoy soccer, golf, tailgating at Duck football games, reading, and tennis.