Meet the Doctor

As an African American, I am proud to have served patients in our community for over 30 years. The combination of continuing education and state-of-the-art equipment allow us to offer you and your family the level of care you're looking for. My team and I will give you a warm welcome and our ongoing commitment to your dental health.

Education

* North Texas State University (Bachelor of Science Medical Technology) 1973

* Oregon Health Science University (Doctor of Dental Medicine) 1977

* George Fox University (Doctoral of Business Management 2017) (Masters Besiness Administration 2006)

International Education

* George Fox University - International Business, Beijing, China/Tianjin, China (Peking School of Stomatology)

* Paris, France

* London, England

* San Juan, Peurto Rico

* Tijuana, Mexico

Trainings/Accredidations

* Fellow America Academy of General Dentistry

* Mastership Academy of General Dentistry

* Lifetime Learner Service Recognition 1985-2018

* Baylor Dental School Cosmetic Continuum - 1995

* Louisiana State University Cosmetic Continuum - Level II'

* Villanova University

* Master Certificate Six Sigma

* Certificate Achievement Lean Six

* Six Sigma Black Belt

* Six Sigma Green Belt

* Essentials of Project Management

Work Experience

* Interstate Dental Clinic - Sole Proprietor 1997-Present

* Gentle Dental Corporation (on call) - 2019

* Multnomah Dental Society (on call) - 1980-Present

* SeaMar Dental Corporation (on call) - 2019

* Smiles Dental Corporation (on-call) - 2019

* Kenaitze Tribe, Kenai, Alaska - Dentist - 2017

* Portland Community College - Instructor Marketing & Sales

* Concordia University - Project Management

* Oregon Health Science University - Assistant Professor (Oral Diagnosis Public Health Dentistry) - 1977-1981

* Emanuel Hospital Laboratory - Medical Technologist - 1973-1977

* United States Air Force 366 Security Squadron - 1965-1969

Professional Memberships

* Academy of General Dentistry

* American Dental Association - Lifetime Member

* Oregon Dental Association - 1977-Present

* Multnomah Dental Society - 1977-Present

* National Dental Association - Present

* American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry

* American Society of Clinical Pathology

Awards, Recognition, & Community Involvement

* Apollo College Advisory Board Member - Delegate National Association

* Northwest Medical Teams Mobile Dental Unit Volunteer

* Ockley Green Middle School - VIP Award

* Neighborhood Health Clinic - Volunteer Excellence Award

* Multnomah Dental Society - Volunteer of the Year

* Teder Care - Dentist of the Year

Publications

* Publication/Dissertation: Pre-Certification Interprofessional Education: Ideal vs Reality Patient Safety Curriculum

* Children's Literature: The Adventures of Isabel and Buddie Cover

*LLSR AWARD Academy of General Dentistry

Active Dental Licenses

* Alaska

* Oregon

* Washington

* Texas

* California

Hobbies

* Tennis

* Reading

* Research

* Daydreaming