At Fox Kids Dentistry & Orthodontics, we strive to make an ordinary dental visit into an extraordinary experience that is hard to find anywhere else. We believe in treating our patients and their families with compassion and quality care.
We are a combined Pediatric Dental and Orthodontic practice in the heart of Portland. We strive to make it convenient for our patients and their families to get more comprehensive, uninterrupted, total dental care under the continuous evaluation from both our Pediatric Dentist and Orthodontist. What this means for you is no more driving all over town to different offices. Welcome to the world of one-stop-shopping for your kids dental visits, where you can get your teeth cleaned and braces adjusted all in one visit! Our doctors can more easily work together to coordinate care for your child, and that means more free time for you.
Our doctors stay up to date on the latest technologies in dentistry for children to ensure that our patients always receive the cutting edge in treatment. We believe in investing time and energy into implementing and utilizing advances in kids dental care to deliver the best overall experience for each patient.
Dr. Dana Fox was born and raised in Portland. She attended Richmond Elementary, Mt. Tabor Middle School and Grant High School, and was part of the inaugural class of the Japanese Immersion Program. After high school, she attended Santa Clara University in California. She made the decision to move to the east coast for dental school and attended Temple University Kornberg School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA. Upon achieving her Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD), she pursued her specialty training in Pediatric Dentistry at the Alaska Native Medical Center in Anchorage, AK. Brrrrr, we get cold just thinking about it.
Her favorite 90s movies are The Sandlot, Sister Act, and The Mighty Ducks. She also really likes The Goonies, which was a 80s movie, but well allow it (mainly because the Truffle Shuffle is still awesome). As a kid growing up in Portland, she played both soccer and lacrosse, which meant her parents spent nearly every weekend either traveling around the state for games or standing in the rain (or both). Her favorite teenage pastime was making mixed tapes. We are now convinced Dr. Fox is a Swifty, though she will never ever admit it, and if you ask her, she will just shake it off and go about her day.
Dr. Dana Fox is married to Dr. Paul Fox. They are happy to be settled in the Portland area, where both of their families have resided for generations. Dr. Dana and Dr. Paul have two young daughers. When theyre not working on teeth, you can frequently find the Foxes making trips to the Oregon Coast or planning their next family vacation to Disneyland.
Dr. Fox is an amazing Pediatric Dentist. Its truly remarkable watching her interact and immediately build trust with her patients. Working with kids is a mixture of art and skill that few people have. She has a caring and lighthearted way about her that kids instantly gravitate towards. It is her ability to connect with all children and communicate in such a gentle way that enables her to provide a positive experience for each patient.
Dr. Fox is a Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. She is also a member to the following organizations: American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, Oregon Academy of Pediatric Dentistry, American Dental Association, and Oregon Dental Association. If Dr. Fox wasnt a dentist, she would want to be a professional ice cream and cookie taste tester. One can dream.
Dr. Paul Fox was born and raised in Portland and attended Jesuit High School. He proceeded to go to college at Portland State University and went on to dental school at Oregon Health & Science University where he earned his Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree. Ready for an adventure to a different part of the country, he pursued his specialty training in Orthodontics at the Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia, PA. Upon graduation, he worked as an orthodontist in a private practice in Philadelphia before making another big move to Anchorage, AK. After spending two winters watching the moose and brown bears roam around outside of his orthodontic clinic, he decided it was time to move back home to Portland.
Dr. Fox enjoys watching all sports but when he roots, he roots for the Timbers! Because of his time spent in Philly, he also became a big fan of the Eagles and Phillies. His favorite 80s movies are the Back to the Future trilogy, the Indiana Jones trilogy and the original Karate Kid. His favorite TV show growing up was Double Dare, mainly because the physical challenges were the best, and his favorite video game of all time was James Bond Golden Eye for the Nintendo 64.
In his free time Dr. Fox enjoys outdoor activities such as skiing at Mt Hood, fishing and razor clamming at the Oregon coast and hiking around the Gorge. He thinks nachos are the perfect accompaniment to sporting events. Dr. Fox is a family man and loves spending time with his wife (Dr. Dana Fox) and their three young children.
Dr. Fox is a Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics, and a member to the following organizations: College of Diplomats of the American Board of Orthodontics, American Association of Orthodontists, Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists, American Dental Association, and Oregon Dental Association. He also once owned a Members Only jacket.
We pride ourselves on being a dual-specialty dental practice in Pediatric Dentistry and Orthodontics. What that means to you is one convenient location to see two types of dental specialistsa Pediatric Dentist and an Orthodontist. Whats a specialist you ask? Our doctors have completed the highest level of training in the fields of Pediatric Dentistry or Orthodontics. After completing four years of dental school, our doctors continued onto accredited residency training programs where they received their specialty certificates in Pediatric Dentistry or Orthodontics.
We strive to provide a valuable experience for families in Portland, Oregon, every time they visit. We believe in treating our families with respect and recognize there are many controversial topics in dentistry and healthcare today. We feel that it is important to discuss and inform patients on issues like fluoride and x-rays, but we also feel it is essential to empower each family to decide how they would like to proceed with treatment. These conversations allow us to customize care for your child that you support and feel good about.
At Fox Kids Dentistry and Orthodontics, we use advanced dental technology to improve and streamline the overall dental experience. Our office utilizes digital x-rays that deliver less radiation than conventional film x-rays used in the past. We believe that x-rays should only be taken when needed to ensure safety to your child and minimize the amount of unnecessary radiation to each patient. Additionally, we use parent viewing stations in each treatment room to show and explain all aspects of each childs dental development and explain the treatment needs and goals unique to each patient.
What does it mean for my childs Pediatric Dentist to be board certified? A Diplomate of the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry (ABPD) is a pediatric dentist who, in addition to completing dental school and a residency training program, successfully completed and passed the highest level of written and oral examination, hence demonstrating specialized knowledge and skill in the field of pediatric dentistry.
Obtaining board certification is a Pediatric Dentists final stage in an extensive education path. Diplomates are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care through a voluntary commitment to lifelong learning.
The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry is the only certifying board in the specialty of pediatric dentistry recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and sponsored by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD).
Did you know that not all Orthodontists are board certified? Every Orthodontist must be licensed to practice but only some continue on to become board certified by The American Board of Orthodontics (ABO). The certification process is an additional achievement signifying a step beyond the 2-3 years of additional education for a dentist to become a specialist in Orthodontics. Board certification is a voluntary process demonstrating orthodontic knowledge, clinical judgment and actual patient results that were treated by the Orthodontist.
The boards goal is to continue to strive for the improvement in the level of orthodontic treatment for patients in the community by upholding excellence through their certification process and educational efforts. Obtaining board certification is an Orthodontists final stage in an extensive educational path to delivering exceptional patient care to the public.
The American Board of Orthodontics is the only orthodontic specialty board that is recognized by the American Dental Association (ADA) and in affiliation with the American Association of Orthodontists (AAO).