Most patients meet with their orthodontist every six weeks, for up to two years. That’s why it’s important for you put your smile in the hands of someone you enjoy and trust. Dr. John and Dr. Terry want you to know a little bit about themselves, just as they’ll want to know about you.
	Dr. John Dr. John jokes that he entered orthodontia because of a “defective dental gene” inherited from his father. “When I was growing up, I worked in the office trimming dental models,” he explains. ”I must have absorbed something from the air.” Dr. John majored in environmental economics at Colorado College just to be certain he wasn’t missing his true calling elsewhere. But by his sophomore year, he knew his fate had long been sealed. “I wanted to take care of people and be my own boss,” he says. After earning his bachelor’s degree, Dr. John spent a year traveling Europe by bike and working odd jobs. Then he got down to business: he completed dentistry training at Oregon Health Sciences University, spent four years in the army gaining more hands-on dental experience, and later completed his orthodontics studies at the University of Pennsylvania. In 1996, Dr. John headed back west and joined his father’s practice. He now lectures to dental students across the continent on the best orthodontic treatments and develops treatment plans for his patients every day here in Oregon. “I enjoy watching my patients grow,” says Dr. John. “Whether they’re 13 or 83, I get to see their teeth change as they themselves change, too. “ Favorite place to eat: At home—he loves to cook with his children. Did you know? Dr. John is a self-proclaimed “huge reader” and loves discussing books with his patients. His recent favorite? A Short History of Everything. “It kept me awake at night thinking about the universe.” Hobbies: Hockey, windsurfing, backpacking, biking and flying kites.
	Dr. Terry Born in a small town in Iowa, Dr. Terry spent much of his childhood modeling airplanes. Little did he know the handiwork required to assemble them was training for his future career. “I happened to excel in the subjects required for admission to dental school,” says Dr. Terry. ”Once I enrolled, I was in my element. I loved working with my hands.” The first person in his family to attend college, Dr. Terry graduated from the University of Michigan Dental School. After serving four years in the United States Army, he completed training in orthodontics and earned a master's degree from the University of Michigan in 1967. Then he established his practice in Salem, Oregon. Forty years later, Dr. Terry has shaped the smiles of thousands of patients, including thousands he has never met. An activist in his field, Dr. Terry has held numerous top leadership and teaching positions and developed an “evidence-based” treatment philosophy that has impacted orthodontic care worldwide. “My activism has always been motivated by my passion for my specialty,” says Dr. Terry. “Being an orthodontist is truly a joy.” Favorite place to eat: McCormick & Schmick’s (Portland); Caruso’s (Keizer) Did you know? Dr. Terry and a group of his windsurfing friends (all over the age of 60), the self-proclaimed “Team Advil”, were recently featured in Windsurfing magazine. Hobbies: Hunting, fishing, white water rafting, skiing, windsurfing