Dr. Eric Nordstrom’s philosophy for patient care is to have the primary goal of treatment remain patient-centered. He believes that the best care is achieved for each patient by focusing on his or her goals. Once this is understood, then a plan is developed that includes patient, family, surgeon and other dentists/physicians or care providers as required to provide optimal outcome and experience.

Dr. Nordstrom, a Montana native, received his undergraduate training at Whitman College in Walla Walla, WA. There, he received a BA in Geology and a Minor in Chemistry, and played college lacrosse. He received his dental degree from the University of Washington in Seattle, graduating with honors. In addition, he was elected to Omicron Kappa Upsilon, the National Dental Honor Society.

After completion of dental school, he relocated to Alaska where he practiced General Dentistry for three years at locations in both Anchorage and Wasilla. Following this experience, he continued his training at Oregon Health and Sciences University in Portland where he completed Medical School, a General Surgery Internship, and Residency Training in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.

He is one of two physicians in the state of Alaska holding Board Certification in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery as well as being licensed in both Medicine and Dentistry. He is also one of two oral surgeons in Alaska who have achieved the designation of Fellow, American College of Surgeons, a rigorous process that requires heavy vetting to credential competent, ethical, and proficient surgeons.