Years of Experience
Frank M. Stroud, DDS
Dr. Frank Stroud graduated from Sheldon High School in Eugene, and continued his education at the University of Oregon, graduating with a bachelor of science in biology and double major in chemistry. He furthered his education at the Marquette University School of Dentistry and University of North Carolina Chapel Hill to complete his doctor of dental science degree.
Dr. Stroud returned to Oregon and practiced in the Portland area for several years while also teaching part time at Oregon Health Sciences University. Because of his love of education, he began working with the faculty practice at the OHSU school of dentistry and instructing dental students full time. He was well-loved and respected by students and faculty alike for his gentle and comprehensive approach to dentistry, his knowledge and concern for patient health. Students voted Dr. Stroud as their favorite instructor for several years running, and the Oregon AGD awarded him Instructor of the Year in 2008.
Dr Stroud feels that increasing his knowledge base and interacting with other dentists regarding practices and advancements in a variety of dental fields, helps him best cater to his patients’ needs. He continues to return to the classroom both as an instructor and student. Though he studies many aspects of dentistry, he is primarily focused on the challenge of implant dentistry. He helps coordinate and instructs other dentists in a nationally-recognized implant dentistry course. He is also inspired by the great success he has seen in patients undergoing TMJ therapy. He meets regularly with two independent study groups that discuss emerging techniques in resolving TMJ issues.
After 15 years of teaching and practicing in Portland, Dr. Stroud returned to his hometown to raise his family and serve the community where his passion for dentistry began. His journey into dentistry was first sparked when, as many of us do, he got braces. In middle school, as his teeth began to shift, he realized what a healthy, functional set of teeth does for one’s well being. From then on, was focused on educating himself to reach the goal of helping people achieve that “Full Mouth Smile”.
When he’s not in his office or continuing to learn new ways to help his patients, you might find Dr. Stroud out and about riding his bike, working with his son's scout troop, or just enjoying a concert or play.
We Welcome You to Join Us in Our Office
Our entire office is committed to helping patients feel relaxed and comfortable with any procedure that we offer. Patients often comment that they really enjoy FMS Dental because of our warm, friendly staff who genuinely cares about every patient's health and well being. We aim to give all of our patients a professional and positive experience with plenty of smiles and laughter along the way.
We are in a big and bright office, fully equipped with new technology to better serve our patients. But not all things require new technology. We take time to listen to our patients, give them options for treatment, and talk them through any procedure with as much, or as little, detail as they may like. Dr. Stroud delights in talking with people, hearing their symptoms and resolving issues that they may not even know they have, or ones that others dentists have had a difficult time solving.
