Dr. Bohnstedt grew up in Gresham, Oregon. His pre-requisite courses for dental school were completed at Portland State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a General Science degree. Dr. Bohnstedt earned his dental doctoral degree at Oregon Health and Science University in 2013.
After graduating from OHSU Dr. Bohnstedt and Dr. Jill moved to rural New Mexico to practice public health dentistry for the Ben Archer Medical Center. Dr. Bohnstedt worked for Ben Archer from November 2013 through April 2017 before moving back home to Portland. Upon moving back to Oregon Dr. Bohnstedt worked for Permanente Dental Associates from June 2017 through October 2024, leaving to pursue private practice.
In his professional life Dr. Bohnstedt takes pride in his exacting attention to detail and the quality of his work. He feels that patient education is important and likes to thoroughly review findings and treatment options with his patients.
In his free time Dr. Bohnstedt enjoys spending time with his family, riding dirt bikes in the Tillamook forest, and playing guitar. Dr. Bohnstedt loves to talk about music and dirt bikes, he likes to tinker and has built several computers and guitar amplifiers.
Dr. Bohnstedt understands that our patients have trusted Pollard Family Dentistry for decades and is excited for the opportunity to provide care to your families. If you have a good experience with his care please keep in mind he is accepting new patients and would be grateful for your referrals.
Thank you, The Pollard Family Dentistry Team
Oral Cancer Screening
Your mouth is part of the oral cavity, which also includes your lips, cheek lining, gums, front part of your tongue, floor of the mouth and the hard palate (roof of your mouth). The pharynx starts at the soft part of the roof of your mouth and continues back into your throat. It includes the back section of your tongue as well as the base where the tongue attaches to the floor of your mouth.
During your dental visit, your dentist can talk to you about your health history and examine these areas for signs of mouth and/or throat cancer. Regular visits to your dentist can improve the chances that any suspicious changes in your oral health will be caught early, at a time when cancer can be treated more easily.
Symptoms of Mouth or Throat Cancer:
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Sores that bleed easily or do not heal
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Thick or hard spot or lump
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Roughened or crusted area
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Numbness, pain or tenderness
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A change in the way your teeth fit together when you bite down
Make sure to tell your dentist about any problems you have when chewing, swallowing, speaking or moving your tongue or jaw.
At Pollard Family Dentistry in Portland, our dentists will include a thorough oral cancer screening, including a VizLite scan, during your comprehensive exam.
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Your mouth is part of the oral cavity, which also includes your lips, cheek lining, gums, front part of your tongue, floor of the mouth and the hard palate (roof of your mouth). The pharynx starts at the soft part of the roof of your mouth and continues back into your throat. It includes the back section of your tongue as well as the base where the tongue attaches to the floor of your mouth.