Our Team provided by Osborne Dentistry in Lebanon, OR
 If you are experiencing discomfort in your teeth or gums and are ready to get your oral health back on track, we have a quality dental care team that can get you the best treatment that fits your condition. Come see our professionals at Osborne Dentistry for a dental exam to identify the cause of your discomfort.A dental exam is the first step on your journey to a brighter and healthier smile. Once you have completed your exam, our team will work with you to develop a custom treatment plan tailored to meet your needs. This will include follow-up exams and any necessary steps to improve the function and appearance of your smile. What Happens During a Dental Exam?A dental exam is a simple and non-invasive oral health procedure. During your exam, our professionals will carefully inspect every area of your oral cavity, including your gums and other soft tissue. Your exam will be accompanied by a professional teeth cleaning. One of our team members will brush and floss your teeth, as well as check for symptoms of chronic conditions such as gum disease. We check for gum disease by measuring the depth of the naturally occurring pockets that exist between your teeth and gums. Once this is completed, we will also conduct an oral cancer screening to check for any abnormalities. If this is your first exam with us, you will likely get X-rays as well. These images allow our professionals to better understand your oral health needs and get a complete view of your oral cavity. X-rays are updated as needed. How Often Do I Need a Dental Exam?According to the American Dental Association, you should receive an oral exam and cleaning every six months. Exams conducted in these intervals allows our team to monitor your oral health and provide feedback on your oral hygiene practices. Regular exams are also important because they allow our team to diagnose and treat any oral health conditions much earlier. If left untreated, conditions like decay can become substantially more serious and require multiple procedures to correct. What If a Cavity Is Found?If our team locates a cavity during your dental exam, we will let you know during your visit and discuss treatment options with you. The treatment that our team recommends will vary based on how severe the decay is. Minor cavities can often be treated during the very same visit through the use of a dental filling. When placing a filling, we will administer a local anesthetic to keep you comfortable during the procedure. We will then drill out any decayed material from your tooth. A composite material is used to pack the hole and protect your tooth from further decay. This material will harden after our team finishes molding and shaping it. Schedule an AppointmentThere is no need to wait until you are experiencing dental health issues to see a dental professional. Preventative treatment such as receiving regular dental exams is the key to a lifetime of good oral health. If you are ready to schedule your exam with our professionals at Osborne Dentistry, then you can contact us at 541-451-4300 today. |
Our TeamOur team consists of dedicated individuals who are kind, friendly, and caring. Our staff is here to ensure a pleasant experience during your visit to our office. Our team includes experienced and energetic people whose goal is to communicate well with our patients and provide the best care possible. Our hygienists have over 20 years of experience and are extremely gentle and very knowledgeable about periodontal issues. JodiAdministrative Assistant/Certified Dental Assistant Jodi is the office administrative assistant. She began as a dental assistant over 30 years ago with Dr. Les Osborne, after attending LBCC in Albany, graduating from the Oregon Dental Assisting Program in 1991. She has continued to serve in many different office roles since, wherever needed. She loves being a part of a team committed to excellence and helping people become more confident in themselves and their smiles. Jodi grew up here in Lebanon. She has a wonderful husband four amazing sons. She loves the sun and being outside whenever possible. Some of her favorite things to do include hunting, fishing, and hiking, usually with her husband or sons. JenelleScheduling & Financial Coordinator Jenelle has been with Osborne Dentistry since 2001 and serves as our scheduling and financial coordinator. A familiar face and knowledgeable resource, Jenelle will be willing to help with insurance/financial related questions, as well as scheduling. She loves helping people and treasures all the relationships that have developed as a result of serving patients over the years. Jenelle is married to a wonderful husband and has two beautiful daughters that also work in the dental field. She loves spending time with her family and enjoys going to the beach and traveling. SonjaScheduling & Clinical Coordinator/Certified Dental Assistant Sonja has been with Osborne Dentistry for many years. She graduated from the LBCC Oregon Dental Assisting Program in 1982 and joined our office working with Dr. Les Osborne in 1995. Sonja now serves as our scheduling & clinical coordinator and can answer most questions concerning coordinating and planning treatment. Sonja is a servant if there ever was one, and she enjoys helping people have a good experience at the dental office. She appreciates the lifetime of friendships that she’s made with patients and coworkers because of dentistry. Sonja has a wonderful husband, is the mother of two sons, and grandmother of four grandchildren. She loves time with her family and activities like scuba diving and camping, or going on cruises. MikaRegistered Dental Hygienist Mika has been with Osborne Dentistry since 2000, and patients love her. She received her education from Oregon Institute of Technology, where she earned her Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene with an emphasis in business. Mika loves working with people and knowing that her services are making a positive impact in her patient’s lives and their oral health. She is married to a wonderful husband and has two sons. She loves supporting her sons in their athletic and extracurricular endeavors, and in her spare time enjoys hiking, camping, gardening, golfing or trips to the coast with family. JustineRegistered Dental Hygienist Justine joined Osborne Dentistry in 2017 and has been indispensable since. She graduated from Oregon Institute of Technology in 2014 with an Associate’s in Dental Hygiene. She loves being in dentistry, getting to see patients on a regular and consistent basis, and appreciates the opportunity to educate and build strong relationships with them. Justine is happily married and spends most of her free time with her husband. They are very active, and enjoy rock climbing, mountain biking, snowboarding and many other adventures. DesireeEFDA Dental Assistant Desiree joined our team here at Osborne Dentistry in 2022. She graduated from Concorde Career Institute in Portland in 2005 and has many years’ experience dental assisting. She loves helping people become confident in their smiles and enjoys the relationships that she’s developed with patients and coworkers. Desiree is happily married with a son and two daughters. She enjoys spending time with her family more than anything, often hiking or camping. GraceEFDA Dental Assistant Grace joined the Osborne Dentistry team in 2021, beginning as a sterilization tech. She has since completed training as a dental assistant at Practical Dental Assisting of Oregon, finishing in 2023. Grace is a people person and loves the opportunity to connect with people and help them at their need. Grace is married to a great husband and is the mother to an amazing young son. She loves being outdoors, often going hiking or camping, and she love animals. |