About Us
Welcome to the orthodontic office of Dr. Marie Lathrop in Portland, Oregon. As we work together to create a beautiful smile, we look forward to a long-term, special relationship with you and your family. We are proud of the service we provide and look forward to the fabulous results we will achieve together. Our staff is comprised of great people who understand that a high level of caring and communication between patient, family and the orthodontic provider is vital to the ultimate success of treatment.
Our commitment to excellence permits us to make available the best in orthodontic treatment. Dr. Lathrop will diagnose your case and see you through all your visits until your new smile is complete. During each office visit, Dr. Lathrop and her orthodontic assistants will communicate with you about your overall progress of treatment, explain what was accomplished during that appointment and give you any special instructions. We use only the highest quality orthodontic products combined with state-of-the-art technology to create beautiful smiles. Special appliance systems and memory wires allow for fewer visits and faster treatment. We’ll take great care of you throughout your treatment. So relax and know you have come to the right place – we are proud to be a member of the Portland, OR community!
Meet Our Doctors
Dr. Marie Lathrop made the decision to become an orthodontist when she was a teenager in braces: “ I loved my orthodontic experience and getting a smile that I was proud of – I wanted to provide that feeling for others.”
Originally from a small town in Idaho, Dr. Lathrop earned a Bachelor of Science in pre-dental studies at University of Idaho. She then moved to Portland to pursue her dental dreams at Oregon Health Sciences University (OHSU), where she earned both her Doctorate of Dental Medicine (D.M.D.) in 1986, and her certificate in Orthodontics in 1989.
Following graduation, Dr. Lathrop worked at Kaiser Permanente and taught orthodontics at OHSU while raising her four children. When her youngest child was in kindergarten, she decided to open her own practice in 2000 in the Sellwood-Moreland area.
Dr. Lathrop is involved in the Portland community and continues to volunteer-teach at OHSU. She serves on the board of the Oregon State Society of Orthodontists where she has recently help implement changes to the Dental Practice Act. She is also a strong supporter of neighborhood schools and sponsors a team for Sellwood Little League. It is a goal of Marie Lathrop Orthodontics to give back to the community by making annual donations to worthwhile organizations such as St. Vincent de Paul and Blanchet House.
When Dr. Lathrop is away from her office, she enjoys traveling with her family and experimenting with new recipes. She truly has a passion for loving life and helping others.
Dr. Lathrop’s favorite hobby is genuinely her work: “I am so happy to come to work each day. It is so satisfying for me to help my patients achieve beautiful smiles.”
Meet Our Staff
I have been in the orthodontic field for 25 years. I like to ride bikes, play soccer, and travel !
