Dr. Lara Kacherian

Dr Lara has been known to master dances on TikTok, and is working on getting the Bling Team to do a choreographed dance.

She is currently taking additional training in cosmetic dentistry and occlusion, as well as 3D printing with our SprintRay printer. 

Dr. Lara grew up near New York City and moved to Portland 5 years ago with her husband. She loves exploring the outdoors and all of the incredible food that the area offers. As a fourth-generation dentist she is passionate about the ever changing field of dentistry through technological advancements.

Dr. Lara received her bachelor’s degree in Biological Anthropology from Emory University in Atlanta, GA. She later attended Columbia University in New York City where she received her dental degree. She then completed a General Practice Residency program at the Portland VA Hospital and provided complex dental care for veterans.

She is kind, funny, personable, and smart. We feel lucky to have her on our team!

In her spare time she enjoys trying new restaurants and cuisines, gardening, hiking, spending time outdoors, and attending dance classes. She loves spending time with her husband, Jonathan, who is training at OHSU to become an oral surgeon. She also has a son, Ethan, and a dog named Finn.

Dr. Lara is highly committed to providing her patients with a positive experience in the dental office. She strives to deliver gentle and high-quality dental care with attention to the little details. She looks forward to forming relationships with her patients, hearing about their lives outside of dentistry, and working together to achieve a healthy smile.