Dr. Samuel Mattson was born in Portland, Oregon. He attended Sunset High School in Beaverton and went on to receive his bachelors degree in Microbiology from Oregon State University. In 2004, he received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery from the University of Pacific School of Dentistry in San Francisco, California. From 2004 to 2011, Dr. Mattson taught part time as an associate professor at OHSU’s school of dentistry before dedicating himself full time to his Aloha practice. In 2007, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 Dr. Mattson was selected by his peers (reported in the Portland Monthly Magazine) as one of the top dentists in the greater Portland metropolitan area. Being a Portland native, he views this professional recognition as a great honor.
Away from his practice, Dr. Mattson enjoys spending time with his wife and three daughters. As a huge sports enthusiast, you can find Dr. Mattson enjoying Autumn Saturdays tailgating with family and friends at college football games. In the winter months, his attention shifts towards our Portland Trailblazers basketball team. If any free time remains, Dr. Mattson enjoys golfing, snowboarding, and many other outdoor activities.
Dr. Mattson is associated with the American Dental Association, Oregon Dental Association, American Academy of General Dentists as well as local study groups.