Dr. Pawandeep Sekhon was born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of British Columbia, she moved to New York City to complete her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University. She then returned to British Columbia to further her dental training through a General Practice Residency. Through this experience, Dr. Sekhon was given the opportunity to practice dentistry in several rural parts of British Columbia including Haida Gwaii. She was also given the chance to further her skills in dealing with medically complex and fearful patients.
Dr. Sekhon’s focus is on providing a comfortable and relaxing dental experience for her patients while utilizing state-of-the-art techniques and technologies. She believes in the importance of taking her time to get to know her patients and their needs. She cherishes the opportunity to build lasting relationships with her patients and enjoys helping them overcome their fears and anxieties when it comes to pursuing their oral health needs.
Another area of importance in Dr. Sekhon's life is in giving back to the community. She has volunteered many hours to people who lack access to dental care. She particularly enjoys participating in the Oregon Mission of Mercy. Dr. Sekhon considers herself a lifelong learner and nurtures her love of learning through continuing education courses.
Dr. Sekhon and her husband moved to Portland in 2014, where they are raising their two young children Sage and Olivia. In her spare time, Dr. Sekhon enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, dancing, hiking the beautiful trails of the PNW and exploring culturally diverse cuisines.
Dr. Sekhon is a valuable faculty member of DOCS' Oral Sedation program and primarily focuses on assisting dentists to ensure they meet their state's regulatory requirements.