Amberena Fairlee | DMD

Education and Training:

Dr Fairlee became a dental assistant right out of high school and ended up falling in love with the profession. Her professional education includes a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Studies with a concentration in Health Sciences from Portland State University. Dr Fairlee continued her education at Oregon Health Sciences University, where she earned her DMD degree in 2017. 

Dr Fairlee is a proud member of the following organizations:

  • American Dental Association
  • Oregon Dental Association
  • Central Oregon Dental Society
  • Academy of General Dentistry

Outside of the Office:

Dr Fairlee has been married to her high school sweetheart, Nathan, for fourteen years. They have two sons (10 and 4), one daughter (7), and love to enjoy all of the things Central Oregon has to offer. Dr Fairlee loves to play disc golf, hike, and ski with her family, along with playing board games, drinking lattes at her favorite coffee shops, and competing in music trivia. 

Dr Fairlee is a passionate advocate for dentistry and currently serves as the President of the Oregon Dental Association. She also volunteers in workgroups with the American Dental Association, Oregon Board of Dentistry, and Oregon Health Authority to address workforce shortages within the dental field. She has lobbied in Salem and Washington, DC to make dentistry better for dentists and patients alike.

Inspiration:

“You don’t realize the power of a radiant smile until it’s the only sunshine in the room.”