Dr. Kody was raised in Lebanon and attended East Linn Christian Academy through high school, where he graduated from in 2013, following which he attended Oregon State University for college finishing in 2016. He was then accepted to Oregon Health and Sciences Universityfor dental school that winter. Dr. Kody began school at OHSU in the late summer of 2017, as a third-generation legacy of the school’s program, excited to be attending a school historically known for producing highly skilled clinicians. He graduated in 2021 with honor and was grateful to have spent four years learning from and with many respected instructors and colleagues of both extraordinary clinical skill and knowledge. Dr. Kody decided to move to the Boise, Idaho area following graduation. He spent a year working in a busy practice providing care in all facets of general dentistry. While he enjoyed his time living there, he decided to return home and join his father in practice in Lebanon. Quite literally growing up in and around traditional family dental practice has helped shape the philosophy of care Dr. Kody strives to maintain in practice today. He wants every patient to feel comfortable and at ease, earning their trust by providing detailed explanations when necessary and always providing honest advice and options for all patients’ unique concerns and conditions. Whether you require a little “TLC” or prefer to be “in-and-out”, he’s always happy to accommodate you the best he possibly can. He enjoys meeting new people and appreciates opportunities to talk with patients about more than just dentistry, whenever possible. Professional and Education
Outside of the OfficeDr. Kody has a love for just about anything outdoors and the Mid-Willamette Valley and surrounding areas offer more recreational activities than can be taken advantage of. Depending on the season he enjoys fishing, running- often on local logging roads, lake days, or simply shooting his bow on a quiet summer evening. He spends a large amount of his free time visiting and relaxing with family and friends, most often accompanied by his black lab, Harper. Beyond his personal hobbies, Dr. Kody also enjoys serving when he can at the local assisting school, volunteering care to patients and helping provide assisting students chairside clinical opportunities.       |
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. KarleeEFDA Dental Assistant Karlee joined the Osborne Dentistry team in 2026. She has been an assistant for many years now, graduating from the local LBCC assisting program in 2018. Karlee loves connecting with people and being a part of addressing their dental needs and helping them smile. Karlee is married and most of her free time is spent with her husband, their two dogs, and other family. Karlee and her husband love being outdoors, enjoying animals they care for, and the occasional trip to Disneyland. She has lived in Lebanon her whole life and loves the small-town feel. |