Dr. Petersen attended the University of Utah with a degree in Medical Biology. He then graduated at the top of his class from the Medical University of South Carolina where he earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry. While in school he received several awards, some of which include Orthodontic Student of the Year, induction to the honorary dental society Omicron Kappa Upsilon, and Presidential Scholar for the MUSC College of Dental Medicine.
Upon graduation Dr. Petersen completed his orthodontic specialty training at Montefiore Medical Center, an internationally recognized hospital in the heart of New York City. These three years of orthodontic residency included advanced specialty training in smile esthetics, orthognathic surgery, Invisalign therapy, laser gingival contouring, TMJ treatment, and temporary anchorage device placement. Dr. Petersen is a member of the Umpqua Dental Society, American Dental Association, and is board eligible with the American Orthodontic Organization.
Additionally, Dr. Petersen has published and completed extensive research on esthetic options for patients orthodontic treatment, TMJ pain and treatment, and how to improve and promote dental research in dental schools. His research has been published in several peer reviewed journals, and he has presented this research at several conferences. Dr. Petersen realizes that the orthodontic profession is rapidly adapting, and is proud to stay ahead of the curve by attending orthodontic conferences, networking with orthodontists nationally, and allotting time each week to the continued study of the latest orthodontic research.
Dr. Petersen, his wife Katherine, and newborn son Jack are excited to live in Roseburg, and raise their family here. They are eager to be active participants in the community. Outside of the office Dr. Petersen can be found snowboarding in the winter, and hiking, biking, and fishing in Oregons beautiful outdoors in the summer.
Stacy helps Dr. Petersen by getting patients ready, cleaning braces, taking x-rays, making molds, and assisting during procedures. She was born and raised in Northeast Washington and moved here in 2005. Shortly after, she met and married her husband. They have a beautiful daughter, who loves gymnastics and dancing. They recently started a new exciting journey: becoming foster parents to a sweet little boy who enjoys sports and BMX racing. Stacy has been a clinical assistant since 2009 and going strong. She chose orthodontics because she loves building personal relationships with each patient and really enjoys being a part of patients achieving the smile they have always dreamed of. When Stacy isnt in the office, she can often be found, camping, riding 4-wheelers with her family, playing volleyball or softball, or watching her kiddos enjoy their activities. Stacy likes to get all dolled up and fancy but dont let that fool you she is also pretty good and getting a little muddy from time to time.