503.690.0400 Family Dentist
Laura L. Matin D.D.S
4th generation native Oregonian. 2 girls in elementary school. Finished a dental assisting program, a dental hygiene program at P.C.C. in 1982, B.S. in advanced Dental Hygiene from USC in 1988, and doctorate D.D.S. from USC in 1991. I have been in my own practice since 1993.
Affiliations
- American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association
- Washington County Dental Association (past President)
- Member of the Academy Of Cosmetic Dentistry
- Member of the American Academy of History of Dentistry
- Received my Fellowship at the Academy of General Dentistry in 1996 (A prestigious award taking 5 years to achieve and an extensive test to pass)
- Graduate of the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Cosmetic Studies
- Past President of Dental Aid for Children
- Invisalign Certified in 2003
- Completed a 1 year study club in Implant Prosthetics
Awards
- Awarded the Benjamin Lemire Award in 2008 by the Washington County Dental Society for dental excellence
Volunteer
The Children's Club
Ambassador for the Make A Wish Foundation
Union Gospel Mission
Christina Smiles- a mobile van aiding migrant children
Give Kids a Smile (donating an entire day to needy children)
I also have two beautiful girls who are now fluent in French, enjoy ballet, gymnastics and swimming. We love to travel and explore almost every weekend!
