My goals in dentistry have always been: dedication to patient care, disease prevention, and continual self-improvement. I look forward to serving you and your family! Don’t forget to visit our Facebook.
My wife and I are both from the Aloha area and are excited to be home! After graduating from Aloha High School, I served in the US Marines and then went on to work in the Information Technology sector.
When the Dot Com bubble burst, I completed my education at the University of Oregon. After that I completed my dental education at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona. I’ve practiced in both private and corporate dental offices.
Dr. Slater is currently in the process of becoming a Kois Trained Dentist. Dr. Jay M. Slater, DMD, is a highly skilled and experienced Dentist in Beaverton, OR, dedicated to serving the local community.
After graduating from Aloha High School, Dr. Slater served in the US Marines and worked in the IT sector before pursuing his dental education at Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine in Glendale, Arizona.
With a background in both private and corporate dental practices, Dr. Slater brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to Slater Family Dental. His commitment to patient care, disease prevention, and continuous self-improvement makes him an excellent dentist in Beaverton.
My wife and I have been married for over ten years and we have three very energetic children, who are excited to live closer to their grandparents and many cousins. When not in the office, you’ll find me working on house projects, cheering on my Oregon Ducks football team, or outside cooking on my Traeger BBQ.
Dr. Ernie grew up in Portland, Oregon, and has lived here all his life. He graduated from Wilson High School(now Ida B. Wells). He earned his Bachelor of Science Degree from Brigham Young University and played baseball at BYU for two years before deciding to concentrate on improving his grades so he could apply to Dental School. He received his dental degree from Oregon Health Sciences University, and he has been a successful practicing dentist since 1983.
He had his private practice for 33 years in Beaverton and Aloha, and operated a satellite practice in Vernonia for 12 years during the same time. Having sold his practice to Dr. Slater in 2016, he continued to practice as an associate for Gentle Dental for three years from 2016-2019, and then has returned to help Dr. Slater as his associate, practicing several days a week.
Continuing Education has always been a big part of Dr. Thompson’s many achievements. He earned his Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry in 1990. He went on to earn his Mastership in the Academy of General Dentistry in 2003, which signified over 500 hours of continuing education since graduation in 1983. He also earned a Fellowship in the American Dental Implant Association several years later as implant dentistry arrived.
He has been involved in numerous study clubs, including The Tucker Gold Study Club, CEREC Study Club(Single Visit Ceramic Restorations), Beaverton Oral Surgery Study Club, Several Implant Study Clubs, and continues to enjoy keeping abreast of the latest technologies that modern dentistry has to offer.
Dr. Thompson has been married for 48 years to his wife, Jennifer. Together they have five children and 13 grandchildren. Dr. Thompson enjoys spending time with his family, hiking, playing golf, and reading the latest CIA or FBI thrillers.
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