Monday, January 25, 2010

New Videos! From The Dischinger Team Orthodontics



This afternoon, we uploaded a couple of interesting videos on our YouTube page that you might be interested in. The first, embedded above, offers a few patient testimonials from past patients of Drs. Dischinger, including Kirsten, Pam, Tempest, Rachael and Kim. All are in love with their new smiles!

If you have been thinking about getting braces or have questions about your treatment at The Dischinger Team Orthodontics, please give us a call at (503) 635-4439 for a consultation.

Tuesday, January 19, 2010

What do you love about the Dischinger Team Orthodontics?

From your very first visit to Dischinger Orthodontics, our amiable team, including Drs. Bill and Terry Dischinger, are focused on providing gentle, effective, family-friendly orthodontic care for patients of all ages. A father-son orthodontic team, we understand the needs and expectations of the local families we serve.

Today, we thought we’d ask you, our wonderful patients: Have you been especially impressed by Drs. Dischinger? Did our team go out of their way to make your day? Are you in love with your new smile?

Whether you’ve just come in for a consultation or your family has been visiting our office for years, we’d love to hear your feedback on our networks. Or, you can tell us by giving us a call!

Tuesday, January 12, 2010

Meet Our Orthodontists

Dr. Terry Dischinger graduated from Garfield High School in Terre Haute, Indiana, in 1958. He earned his BS in chemical engineering in 1963 at Purdue University. After his undergraduate studies, he attended the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry in Nashville, where he received both the Faculty Award and the Sidney Friedman Award for Excellence in Periodontology. Dr. Terry earned his DDS in 1974 and was also Valedictorian of his class. Combining his love of engineering and dentistry, he continued his education earning his MSD from the University of Oregon Health Science Center in 1977.

Dr. Terry with his Wife Terry and his wife, Mary, were married June 2, 1962. They were college sweethearts and by Terry's own admission, it was love at first sight. They have three children and nine grandchildren. Terry and Mary enjoy a wide range of activities together including reading, sports, golf, boogie boarding, snorkeling, dinners out and church activities, where he and Mary lead a Bible study group. Above all, they enjoy spending time with family and grandchildren.

Terry's previous career before becoming an orthodontist is filled with honors and distinctions. These include: three-time All-American in basketball; 1960 Olympic Gold medalist in basketball; 1962-1963 NBA Rookie of the Year; three-time NBA All-Star; Purdue University Hall of Fame; National High School Sports Hall of Fame; Indiana Basketball Hall of Fame; nine-year career in the National Basketball Association; and serving as an officer in the U.S. Army.

Dr. Bill Dischinger has worked as a partner with his father, Terry, for over 10 years now. This has been the fulfillment of a dream. They have learned much together over these years, as clinicians, partners, and father and son. The Dischinger Team have been great together, and will only continue to improve.

Dr. Bill grew up in Lake Oswego and graduated from Lake Oswego High School where he was an all-state basketball player and earned all-district honors in football and golf. Following high school, Dr. Bill attended Oregon State University for his undergraduate studies and continued to the University of Oregon Health Science Center where he earned his DMD in 1997. His certificate in orthodontics was earned in 1999 at Tufts University in Boston, Massachusetts.

Dr. Bill married his high school sweetheart, Kari Lynn Hayes, who is also from Lake Oswego. Kari Lynn is certified as a neonatal intensive care nurse and takes care of their family. They are the proud parents of four boys: Taylor, Turner, and their twins, Trey and Tristan. Dr. Bill and his wife enjoy long walks together, traveling to new and exciting places, and trying new restaurants. He is an avid golfer and plays as much as possible. However, spending time with his family is his number one hobby. Dr. Bill has many interests and hobbies outside of the practice including activities within his church, family time, and spending as much time as possible with his four sons (who he will admit are a handful)!