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)!