Dr. Adams takes pride in restoring dental wellness and creating life-changing smiles through quality dentistry. His easygoing demeanor and passion for dentistry puts people at ease while they are discussing their dental needs and desires or undergoing treatment. His goal is to give you the confidence to smile brightly every day and maintain the highest level of oral health. Dr. Adams has found that, beyond each persons smile, a most rewarding aspect of practicing dentistry is that it allows him to be a part of the lives of so many wonderful people. Dentistry is a delicate blend of art and science, yet connecting with each patient and establishing long-lasting relationships is one of his favorite parts of the profession. Dr. Adams looks forward to meeting you, learning about your interests, and taking great care of your smile!
From the example of his childhood dentist, Dr. Adams set his heart on becoming a dentist in the sixth grade and never waivered from that point forward. His professional education includes double pre-dental degrees, combining Business Management (Human Resources) and Biology from Gonzaga University and Eastern Washington University, respectively. Dr. Adams continued his education at his first choice of dental schools, Loma Linda University, where he earned his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree in 2013. Joining his professional training in business, biology and dentistry with his parental roots of education (mother) and mechanics/engineering (father), Dr. Adams draws from each of those areas to best serve his patients and team.
Among the highest priorities for patient care is being able to create and maintain a beautiful smile for each of his patients. In order to achieve this, Dr. Adams stays current with the newest and most effective dental techniques and technology, spending well over 100 hours each year around the country in continuing education courses. He recently qualified for his FAGD (Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry), which demonstrates his personal commitment to keeping up on the latest advancements in dentistry; a distinction only 3% of dentists nationwide receives. Following this award, Dr. Adams will work toward his MAGD (Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD). The MAGD is the highest AGD honor and reflects a general dentists ongoing commitment to provide quality care through continuing education.
Dr. Adams has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jadie, for thirteen years. They have a son (7), daughter (4), and together they enjoy a wide variety of outdoor recreation. Whether hiking, biking, fishing or skiing, being outdoors in Bend and its beautiful surrounding area keeps Dr. Adams happily balanced. In the community, Dr. Adams is a member and leader of several organizations and donates time and money to numerous charities. For further information, feel free to review a more detailed Curriculum Vitae.
When a patient comes to your office and you fix their teeth, youll help them smile a little bigger. When a patient comes to your office and knows how much you care about them and others in your community, youll help them smile with more than just their teeth, youll help them smile with their heart. ~ Wyman Hofeditz (Grandpa)
The Cascadia Family Dental team is an amazing group of individuals who are driven by excellence to provide personalized care and treat patients as if they were family. This attribute is a continuation of efforts made involving more than fifty years of dental service in our current location. Our hygienists, assistants and front office team are highly proficient in their roles and keep a light, fun-loving energy in order to make our patients feel comfortable and at ease from the reception area to the dental chair. Our hygienists are among the highest caliber of oral healthcare professionals they are thorough and extremely compassionate towards our patients. Our assistants are great at getting to know our patients and how best to handle their unique concerns and treatment. Our business team is remarkable in their ability to help navigate the financial aspect of coordinating dental care and making our office a comfortable place for patients beginning with their first phone call. Please feel free to take a moment and familiarize yourself with each team member in the following descriptions and know that collectively we strive to make your dental experience an exceptional one!