Dr. MacKenzie Douglas

MacKenzie Douglas is a proud native Oregonian, born and raised a country girl in Newberg, Oregon, and a Portland city girl for the past 15 years. She has ties to Multnomah Village since her earliest days, proven by the fact that her very first pet as a baby was a black cat named “Fat City” (named after the famous café down the way). It was meant to be, somehow, that she would end up here in the Village.
Dr. Douglas graduated from Washington State University in 1999, then returned to Portland for dental school at Oregon Health Sciences University, where she graduated in 2005. She worked at several jobs in the years following, gaining experience in a variety of private practices around the Portland area, as well as an Emergency dental clinic. There, she spent two years primarily practicing oral surgery and dealing with patients in trauma and pain. It was a fantastic experience, but it was during that time that she realized that she would never be able to find the two most important things that she desired for the future, unless she was able to design her own dental experience for her patients: 1—She wanted to be able to provide the highest quality of care to patients, without the many limitations that she faced as an employee, and 2—to personally choose the individuals that she would spend her days with, to create a “work family” that she would look forward to seeing every day. She has found these things in Village Family Dental, and in that, she feels blessed, and is loving her chosen career.
MacKenzie has been happily married to her “pre-school sweetheart” from Newberg, Craig Douglas, in 2008. They have two sweet little boys, Boden and Beckham. You can find the family hanging out around the dental office, and the Village, nearly any given day of the week. Craig is often recruited by the girls to fix things, or put things together around the office, and Boden is our little “dentist-in-training”. You can often find him by the speakers in the dental operatories, practicing his dance moves. Many of the patients at VFD have come to know little Boden well—it is a “family dental practice”, in every sense of the word.
Dr. Douglas graduated from Washington State University in 1999, then returned to Portland for dental school at Oregon Health Sciences University, where she graduated in 2005. She worked at several jobs in the years following, gaining experience in a variety of private practices around the Portland area, as well as an Emergency dental clinic. There, she spent two years primarily practicing oral surgery and dealing with patients in trauma and pain. It was a fantastic experience, but it was during that time that she realized that she would never be able to find the two most important things that she desired for the future, unless she was able to design her own dental experience for her patients: 1—She wanted to be able to provide the highest quality of care to patients, without the many limitations that she faced as an employee, and 2—to personally choose the individuals that she would spend her days with, to create a “work family” that she would look forward to seeing every day. She has found these things in Village Family Dental, and in that, she feels blessed, and is loving her chosen career.
MacKenzie has been happily married to her “pre-school sweetheart” from Newberg, Craig Douglas, in 2008. They have two sweet little boys, Boden and Beckham. You can find the family hanging out around the dental office, and the Village, nearly any given day of the week. Craig is often recruited by the girls to fix things, or put things together around the office, and Boden is our little “dentist-in-training”. You can often find him by the speakers in the dental operatories, practicing his dance moves. Many of the patients at VFD have come to know little Boden well—it is a “family dental practice”, in every sense of the word.
CalleyJob Title:
Office Manager What do you love about Village Family Dental and dentistry as a profession? I fell in love with dentistry in 2007 and became passionate about oral health and teaching people, especially kids, about the importance of taking care of their smile. My coworkers want you to know: Amanda says "Calley is a boss! If you have a problem, Calley is the person who will get it solved. We are lucky to have her up front taking care of our patients, especially since she has background in dental assisting. She is smart and sincere and helpful beyond words." Shhh! Tell us a secret: My husband and I love cooking shows and are always trying out new recipes on our families and friends ... some recipes are definitely better than others! Show off a little! What's your proudest accomplishment? The dining table I built for our home. Yeah, that's right... BUILT. How do you spend your free time? With my husband, our son and families. We have monthly dinner with our closest friends and love to travel, although we don't get to it nearly enough. I also love DIY projects, especially if it helps organize my life! AmandaJob Title:
R.D.H, B.S.D.H. Dental Hygienist What do you love about Village Family Dental and dentistry as a profession? I have wanted to be a hygienist since 8th grade and feel so fortunate to do my dream job at an office that is as friendly, supportive and patient-focused as VFD. My coworkers want you to know: Calley says "No one knows how to calm patients like Amanda. If you have any reservations about coming to the dentist, Amanda is the person you want on your side. She is incredibly smart, kind and is a superb clinician. I love when she cleans my teeth!" Shhh! Tell us a secret: I'm killer on an Etch-A-Sketch. Also, I have a three-legged, Bernese Mountain Dog, named Betty, who runs my world. Show off a little! What's your proudest accomplishment? Receiving the Colgate Student Total Achievement Award from Pacific University for leadership, compassion, ethical standards and community service. How do you spend your free time? Watching sports with my husband, crocheting, reading and working on DIY/Craft projects around our new home in the Village. MonicaJob Title:
E.F.D.A., E.F.O.D.A Dental Assistant Coming soon... MeganJob Title:
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TrudiJob Title: C.D.A., E.F.D.A. Dental Assistant. What do you love about Village Family Dental and about dentistry as a profession? All the girls know how to do the right thing. My priority in dentistry has always been caring for my patients. I want to make coming to the dental office a pleasant experience while making sure your care is exceptional. My coworkers what you to know: Beth says " Trudi is a unbelieveable assistant. She is always thinking about the patient and how she can make dental appointments as spa like as possible while delivering amazing service. What would we do without all of her years of know-how!" Shhh! Tell us a secret: I raise chickens. Show off a little! What's your proudest accomplishment? Raising my two children and being married for 25 years. How do you spend your free time? I love spending time with my husband and our two kids (who are really adults now, where'd the time go!) We are an outdoorsy family. We love to camp, hunt, trap shoot and spend time with our (one too many??) animals. BethJob Title:
R.D.H., B.S.D.H. Dental Hygienist What do you love about Village Family Dental, and about dentistry as a profession? I love the team of girls in our office, everyone is always willing to help! Oral health is so important and affects your whole body, I don't think there is enough of an emphasis on this fact. I love educating patients and helping them achieve their goals when it comes to their oral and overall health. My coworkers want you to know: Trudi says "Beth is exactly what you want from your hygienist. She is meticulous, smart and knowledgeable while also being so much fun to talk to. She is so positive and loves helping people." Shhh! Tell us a secret: I live on a vineyard and have more pets than I can count! Show off a little! What's your proudest accomplishment? My kids, watching them grow into little people is absolutely amazing! How do you spend your free time? Wrangling two rowdy kiddos and a rowdier husband! My favorite outlet is being artsy, which includes everything from painting, to redoing our kitchen and creating our annual family Halloween costumes. HollyJob Title:
R.D.H., B.S.D.H. Dental Hygienist Coming soon... |