Michael Negru, DDS, is passionate about giving people the best smile possible. His love for creating a healthy, radiant set of teeth for everyone he treats shines through in his general and cosmetic dentistry practice, Bright Smile Dental Care. Whether he’s filling general dentistry needs or designing a complete smile makeover, Dr. Negru is committed to delivering the best dental experience for everyone in the Beaverton, Aloha, and Hillsboro, Oregon, areas.
Always on the cutting edge of science, Dr. Negru started his path to dentistry at California State University, Fullerton. He earned a bachelor’s degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, all while working in a medical genetics lab.
Dr. Negru then earned his doctorate of dental surgery at Loma Linda School of Dentistry in Loma Linda, California, where he graduated in the top 10% of his class in 1996. Because of his outstanding academic performance, Dr. Negru was awarded a lifetime membership in the distinguished Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honor Society.
After graduation, Dr. Negru became an active member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. He worked beside leaders in his field, traversing North America to learn the latest techniques in cosmetic dentistry.
Dr. Negru returned to school to study cosmetic dentistry, smile makeovers, porcelain veneers, and full mouth reconstruction at Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies. He was awarded a fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry. He then completed a residency in Alabama, where he learned procedures such as dental implants, advanced bone grafting, and sinus lifts.
Dedicated to patient education and a conservative approach to dentistry, Dr. Negru delivers only the level of care he’d expect for himself and his own family. To enhance his patients’ experience, Dr. Negru works with a certified anesthesiologist to offer dental sedation for anxious patients.