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Mark J Van Dusen, DMD

Mark J Van Dusen, DMD

Orthodontist

4.7 out of 5.0
147 Ratings, 36 Comments

Dr. Van Dusen’s Biography

It was a friend in middle school who started Dr. Van Dusen along his path toward dentistry. “What if we don’t make it to the NFL,” his friend asked. “What else would you like to do?” While attending dental school at OHSU, he fell in love with the state’s incredible scenery and decided to make Oregon his home. He brings the Aloha spirit to Willamette Dental, particularly excited when a patient chooses to go into the dental field after an affirming experience in the chair.

Though he didn’t make it to the NFL, Dr. Van Dusen is still athletic and spends many weekends watching a game with friends and family.


Education

  • Dental School – Oregon Health and Science University
  • Residency – Oak Knoll Naval Hospital – General Practice Residency 12 Months
  • New York University College of Dentistry – Orthodontics

Professional Associations

  • American Association of Orthodontists
  • Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists

Specialty Training

  • Cultural Sensitivity Training

Medicaid

  • Accepts Oregon Health Plan
  • Open to New Pediatric and Adult Oregon Health Plan Patients

Languages Spoken

  • English

Patient Experience Survey Results

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Nov 14, 2025

4

Please build an office in Yamhill county!!!

Nov 11, 2025

5

Dr. VanDusen is welcoming and friendly. He always answer your questions and all the staffs too.

Nov 7, 2025

5

Love my providers and assistance

Oct 25, 2025

4

I had to leave work early to make this appt and we were called 20 minutes AFTER our appt time.

Oct 3, 2025

5

No waiting. Friendly and caring staff. All questions answered. Thorough check of teeth after orthodontia, with use of my retainer.

Oct 3, 2025

5

It's always a good experience, even when getting braces isn't. Thankful for the friendly and professionalism of the Ortho team.

Sep 27, 2025

5

Dr Van Dusen is a great orthodontist. This location has staff who are knowledgeable, friendly, and helpful.

Sep 24, 2025

5

I have been with Willamette Dental for a long time and have been very satisfied with them.

Sep 13, 2025

5

I came in earlier just to avoid traffic but they took me in earlier due to an opening. Always having pleasant interactions with the staff. My appointment was quick and even got done before my scheduled time. Thank you!

Sep 12, 2025

5

A great team all around!

Sep 6, 2025

5

Overall great experience. In and out quick and easy

Aug 30, 2025

5

My experience was wonderful, team was great, listened to all my questions and concerns. I had the pleasure of getting a newer assistant, she was awesome! My orthodontist is always great! He is professional and personable. It's always a nice visit. Looking forward to my next appointment.

Aug 29, 2025

5

My child's first appointment was scheduled for a day that the facility lost power. While this is understandable, the only notice I was provided was an email which was sent in spanish only. I arrived at the appointment to find the facility closed. When I called to reschedule the appointment, the customer service person was less than empathetic and unapologetic. To make matters worse, when we rescheduled and went to the appointment, we checked in 10 minutes in advance of our appointment time. After waiting in the lobby for 20 minutes (10 minutes past our scheduled appointment), I asked for an update and the person at the front desk indicated that they messed up and the system never alerted the staff that we had checked in. I realize these were one-off occurrences, and typically I have no issues with the service provided by the Beaverton office, but it was frustrating.

Aug 15, 2025

3

The front office staff was very rude to my daughter.

Aug 16, 2025

5

Pamela was wonderful connecting with my daughter while working on her teeth. Dr Van Dusen was fantastic as always. He has been out families orthodontist for all 3 of my kids. I highly recommend Dr. Van Dusen to anyone looking for a wonderful orthodontist!

Jul 28, 2025

5

Everyone in that office is so welcoming and polite. They make you feel good about coming to the dentist/ortho. Dr. Mark Van Dusen always makes my visits very comfortable, he genuinely cares! DA Haley definitely makes my visits fun! It's bitter sweet to now be done with my ortho treatment. Thank you all!

Jul 22, 2025

5

Dr Mark and his team are always friends and up beat, and they all say hi!

Jul 20, 2025

5

Mark Van Dusen is incredibly professional and kind and patient and thorough orthodontist. He's amazing and the reason I'm staying at Willamette Dental is mostly because of Mark.

Jun 27, 2025

4

Dr. Mark VanDusen is an amazing orthodontist. He's professional, knowledgeable, and truly cares about his patients. The staff is friendly, the office runs smoothly. Highly recommend!

Jun 27, 2025

5

I've been taking my kids to Mark VanDusen & Team for 10 years now. They've always been very friendly and professional. It's been a great experience!

Jun 14, 2025

5

I felt comfortable in their care. Taking care of my teeth and braces were explained. The procedures were explained every step.

Jun 8, 2025

5

everything thing went really smooth. I arrived kinda early and I actually was called back early. Dr Van Dusen is always friendly and professional. He spends a few minutes talking with the patients and getting to know them. I always enjoy my visits.

Jun 8, 2025

5

Dr. Mark is a wonderful provider who is caring and compassionate and also very detail oriented to provide great outcomes!

May 19, 2025

5

Fast and friendly and answered all my questions

May 16, 2025

5

Thank you for the extra attention and patience!

May 5, 2025

5

It's great as always. Dr. VanDusen is awesome! He's treated both of our children and we're 100% happy with him and his team of professionals.

Apr 21, 2025

5

Best ortho team ever!

Mar 31, 2025

5

Appointments are very hard to get and in a timely fashion. I am concerned that my appointments have been moved all over the place and could be extended out if certain things don't happen in a timely fashion, which I have no control over, and neither does the orthodontist, but the system is sort of not aligning with timing for our goals. Thanks.

Feb 10, 2025

5

Doctor, Mark VanDusen and his team are very professional and very helpful. Thank you!

Feb 10, 2025

5

Dr. VanDusen is always very kind and efficient and the reception team is always very kind and easy to book appointments with.

Feb 7, 2025

5

Always friendly and helpful. I got appt. In timely manner and didn't have to wait very long.

Jan 31, 2025

5

I love the team that works with me! They are excellent at connecting with me and providing care for my Invisalign and teeth. It is always a joy to be there.

Jan 13, 2025

5

Dr. VanDusen is extremely professional and skilled and he met all my family's needs.

Jan 12, 2025

5

Very thankful for doctor Mark VanDusen he made my smile so beautiful! and not only that but all the orthodontists were very kind and helpful to anything I needed or was curious about throughout my braces journey!

Jan 11, 2025

5

Apt was at 7:30. Wasn't seen until 8AM for a 10 min apt. Frustrating

Dec 15, 2024

2

This is the 2nd time my son has gone in for the box bracket and 2 times in a row the bracket comes off, customer service doesn't help and no one gets back to me.

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