Dr. Kevin is a lifelong resident of Lebanon, graduating from Lebanon Union High School in 1989. He then attended Oregon State University for college. He married his wife Jodi in August of 1993, before attending Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland, Oregon. Following graduation from OHSU in 1997, Dr. Kevin joined his father in dental practice in Lebanon. Dr. Kevin and Jodi have four sons, all of which reside in the area. All four are graduates from East Linn Christian Academy high school, as well as from Oregon State University. The oldest three continued on to earn their DMD’s at Oregon Health Sciences University and are practicing dentists, and their youngest son has degrees in Accountancy and Business Management. Dr. Kevin has strived persistently to maintain the same traditional family dental philosophy that his father and mother brought to Lebanon in 1975. His father is retired, but he continues that same philosophy of care practicing with his son Kody. He enjoys building and developing long lasting relationships with his patients and he believes that doing so is fundamental to providing great dental care. The modern health care model is evolving and ever-changing, but Dr. Kevin strives to provide modern services with the latest technology while still maintaining an individualized patient-centric philosophy of care. Dr. Kevin believes that spending time getting to know the patient is the cornerstone to providing positive treatment outcomes. He is confident that this approach to dental care will allow him to continue to extend outstanding service and quality treatment to his patients for years to come. Professional and Education
Outside of the OfficeDr. Kevin devotes most of his time outside of work spending time with family, including his wife and his sons and other family as much as he can. While he enjoys and takes part in many different forms of outdoor recreation, he loves his home here in the valley where he can appreciate the still somewhat slow and calm feel it has to offer. He finds relaxation in training his labrador retrievers or an evening walk on one of the hundreds of logging roads in the area. In the spring and summer months frequent visits to Green Peter Reservoir aren’t uncommon, something he’s been accustomed to since his high school years. Most often though, he enjoys the simplicity of relaxing at his home and spending time with his wife.       |
Inlays and Onlays Chances are, you have probably heard of fillings or crowns being used to treat a tooth that has a cavity or decay. Fillings are typically used for very small cavities, while a crown is necessary when there is damage throughout the tooth. However, some tooth damage falls somewhere in the middle and requires an alternative treatment.This is exactly why our professionals at Osborne Dentistry offer inlays and onlays as a dental restoration option. This treatment serves as the middle ground between both extremes, allowing our team to be more flexible with treatment options and give you the perfect restoration for any situation. What Is an Inlay?An inlay is considered an indirect restoration and is stronger than a traditional filling. Inlays are used to repair decay in between the cusps of your teeth. In order to make an inlay, we will create a mold of the tooth that is in need of repair. This mold is sent to a lab where your inlay is created. When your inlay is finished, you will return for the procedure. Our professionals will administer a local anesthetic so that you are pain-free during the installation. We will then remove the decayed material using a dental drill. The inlay is installed using dental cement and your repair is complete. What Is an Onlay?Onlays are similar to inlays. They are manufactured in the same manner and follow a similar installation process. The only difference between the two is that an onlay extends onto the cusp of your damaged tooth but does not completely encapsulate it like a crown. What Are Inlays and Onlays Made Of?Both onlays and inlays can be manufactured from a variety of materials. If you want your restoration to match the color of your natural tooth, then it will need to be manufactured from porcelain or composite material. Porcelain provides the best color-match. Some patients are more concerned with durability rather than whether or not the inlay is matched to the color of their tooth. When this is the case, our team may recommend that you receive an inlay or onlay out of gold. Gold provides the best strength out of any material choice and is popular for those who want to add an accent to their repaired tooth. Do Inlays and Onlays Last?Inlays and onlays last longer than a traditional filling because they use stronger materials and are precision-made to fit exactly in the space that they are repairing. They can last anywhere from 10 to as long as 20 years. This will depend on how well you care for them and what material they are made from. To achieve the longest life, you will need to have an inlay made out of gold or porcelain. If you would like to learn more about inlays and onlays or are ready to have your smile restored, you should come to see our highly-skilled team at Osborne Dentistry. Scheduling an appointment is as easy as calling our office at 541-451-4300. |