67 Results for Pediatric Dentistry near Vancouver, WA

Dr. Chin's Biography — Dr. Christine has been guiding the team at Cedar Hills Dental Care and she has been taking care of our patients for over 30 years, one of the most established practices in all of Portland. Our long term relationships with our patients are a testament to the value we place on patient-centered dentistry.The goal for our entire team is to provide a comfortable, non-judgmental experience so whatever your needs, our patients know we are here for them. We are actively involved in the most current continuing education and study clubs so we can provide quality, long lasting treatment options for all our patients. Whether it is implant dentistry, root canal treatment, and whitening, treating young children, cosmetic dentistry or many other areas, both of us are skillfully trained and experienced in giving you something to smile about for a long time. Dr. Christine Chin is married with two grown sons.

Dr. Mutschler's Biography — I graduated from UCLA School of Dentistry in 1990 and first practiced at a VA Hospital in Long Beach, CA and then in a children’s clinic in Southgate, CA. When I finished my specialties in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics, I moved to Portland to be closer to my wife’s family. Working with children and young people came early to me. I was a Junior Assistant Scoutmaster for the Boy Scouts when I graduated from High School and one of my first jobs was as a pre-school teacher. After college, I became a middle school Science teacher and worked with tweens. Working with children of all ages before becoming a Pediatric Dentist and an Orthodontist gave me insights into child behavior that has been invaluable. Children see the world with fresh eyes and unique perspectives that always surprise and delight me. Each child comes in with their own excitement and their own concerns. The most rewarding part of my job as a Pediatric Dentist is when I turn a shy, worried kid into an excited and happy patient who is a little sad to leave and looks forward to coming back to the dentist. My career goal is to have children learn the skills to maintain and enjoy a lifetime of healthy, beautiful smiles. Education and Experience: During three years of my post-doctoral education, I participated in a craniofacial disorders clinic and had a fellowship in Psychological Disorders at UCLA. These experiences gave me a better understanding of challenges that some of my patients face, both physically and psychologically. My dual specialties have positioned me at the intersection of children with orthodontic problems, mostly looking at early crowding, cross bites, and space maintenance. My lectures and presentations to other doctors have involved maintaining space for the permanent teeth and helping permanent teeth erupt properly. Surprisingly, although I see orthodontic problems in children as young as one year of age, I usually recommend waiting for a more ideal treatment time, such as either 8 or 12. Outside the Office: Born and raised in the Los Angeles Harbor area, after graduation I moved to Oregon in 1994 to be closer to my wife’s family and to have a better place to raise my children. Dr. Fariba Mutschler and I met at UCLA School of Dentistry and married in 1988. We have two sons, Brian and Michael, who make our lives so much more complete. As Michael, our youngest, goes off to college and moves out of the house, we have more time to work on our garden, enjoy the beauty of the Northwest, and possibly travel to more dental meetings. I love Oregon’s clean air, the many shades of green, and the incredible diversity of clouds in the sky. Rain just keeps us clean and green! I enjoy all sorts of different ways of moving: walking with my wife, running marathons, road bicycling with Cycle Oregon, mountain biking on local trails, motorcycle riding on street and trail, kayaking, and of course flying off to exotic locations whenever I get time off from work. My family is very artistic and my older son has decided to make a career of it by obtaining a degree in Illustration from California College of the Arts and actually getting a job drawing mobile game app illustrations. The art of dentistry has been my passion for the last couple of decades, making beautiful teeth with white fillings and braces.

Dr. Wright's Biography — Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, Dr. Wright moved to the Pacific Northwest at age 21, attended Bellevue Community College and continued at the University of Oregon. In 1989, she graduated with honors from Oregon Health & Science University. She is known as a lifelong learner and continuing education junkie, taking more than 100 hours of CE annually. Dr. Wright earned the prestigious Masters Award from the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD) in 2011. She has actively served professional associations in leadership roles, such as the past president of the Oregon AGD and past trustee for the Oregon Dental Association (ODA). She is currently the incoming chair of the ODA Leadership Development Committee and of the AGD National PACE Council. Dr. Wright is also a member of the American Dental Association, Academy of General Dentistry, American Academy of Orofacial Pain, American Headache Society and Pierre Fauchard Academy. Caring for patients and caring for our profession are her professional passions. Dr. Wright shares her office location with her husband, Noel Tenoso, a private practice physical therapist. They have two daughters; their oldest is at the University of Oregon and their youngest is in the West Linn – Wilsonville School District. Together, the family enjoys traveling, cooking, eating of course and exploring the great outdoors.