Our Dentists

Carmel Doran D.D.S.

Carmel was born on Bainbridge Island, Washington and grew up in Portland. She traveled east to New York City for dental school and stayed to work for a few years in Boston, MA. In 2012 she returned to Portland to reunite with family and team up with Dr. Craig BenBen in NW Portland. When not working in the office on Pettygrove, you can find her on the slopes of Mt. Hood Meadows in a very loud ski outfit. While dentistry is Carmel’s favorite subject, her other passions Include spending time with her husband and two children, peloton, cooking and being fashionable.

Education:

  • Whitman College, B.A.

  • Columbia University, D.D.S.

  • University of Michigan, A.E.G.D.


Ida Malmquist, D.D.S.

Ida was born and raised in Dallas, TX. She did her undergraduate training at Loyola University in New Orleans, followed by two years of Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s research at University of Texas Southwestern Health Sciences Center. She continued her research and education at Baylor College of Dentistry. Dr. Malmquist has practiced dentistry in both the public health and private sector s following graduation. On a personal note, Dr. Malmquist is married to Dr. Michael Malmquist, a practicing Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon in town. They have two young children, and greatly enjoy and cherish their family time. Dr.Malmquist’s warm personality makes her a pleasure to be around and our office feels very fortunate to add her skill set to our practice.

Education:

  • Loyola University, B.A.

  • Baylor College of Dentistry, D.D.S.


Soo Ji Lee, D.M.D.

Soo Ji was born in Columbus, OH and raised in Seoul, South Korea. She earned her BA in Biological Sciences at Rutgers, NJ and moved on to study dentistry at Tufts dental school in Boston, MA. After graduation, Soo Ji practiced general dentistry in Connecticut before relocating to Oregon with her husband who works in Intel.

In her leisure time, she enjoys traveling. She has a set of two year old twin boys and she is looking forward to traveling and showing the world to them as they grow. With her multicultural background and experiences, Soo Ji is open-minded when caring for her patients. She finds joy in helping patients meet their needs and serving them

Education:

  • Rutgers University, B.A.

  • Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, D.M.D.