Dr. Christopher J Matthews, DMD
OrthodonticsNPI: 1548269327
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Dr. Christopher Matthews is an experienced orthodontist in Grants Pass with over 20 years of practice and a passion for helping patients of all ages achieve healthy, confident smiles. He graduated with honors from Oregon Health Sciences University School of Dentistry and completed specialized orthodontic training through OHSU's Certificate Program. Dr. Matthews treats children, teens, and adults with braces and is known for the meaningful changes he sees in his patients' confidence and self-esteem. He is actively involved in his community through the Grants Pass Family YMCA and Rotary Club, and he founded the Advantage Smiles for Kids program to give back to local families. He is accepting new patients and holds memberships in the American Dental Association, American Association of Orthodontists, and other professional organizations.
Specialties
- Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Surgical treatment of diseases, injuries, and defects of the mouth, jaw, and face
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Education & Training
- OHSU Certificate Program in Orthodontics (graduated 1978)
- Portland State University (undergraduate)
- Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU) School of Dentistry (graduated 1974, with honors)
Credential: DMD
NPI registered: 07/14/2005
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Areas of Focus
Professional Memberships
- Rogue Valley Dental Society
- Oregon Dental Association
- American Dental Association
- Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
- American Association of Orthodontists
- Oregon State Society of Orthodontists (served as president in 1991)
- Northwest component of the Edward H. Angle Society of Orthodontists (served on Board of Directors for 6 years and as Chairman of the Admissions Committee)
Beyond the Office
Founding board of Directors of the Grants Pass Family YMCA
Board of directors of the Rotary Club of Grants Pass
Four Way Community Foundation
Advantage Smiles for Kids program (8+ years involvement)
Presentations to Rogue Valley Dental Society
Presentations to Oregon State Society of Orthodontists
Presentations to Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
Presentations to EH Angle Society of Orthodontists
Presentations to residents in Orthodontics at OHSU
Born in Washington DC
Lived in Toronto, Canada for 2 years during childhood while father completed orthodontics training
Father was appointed Head of the Orthodontic Department at the University of Oregon Dental School
Spent formative years in Portland where he met his wife Patty
Married for 43 years
Has three daughters, their husbands, and 8 grandchildren
Enjoys bike-riding, hiking, swimming, skiing
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