Dr. Ben Nielsen is a native Oregonian and graduated from
West Linn High School. He attended Brigham Young
University (BYU) and received his dental degree from
OHSU School of Dentistry. Dr. Nielsen completed his
General Practice Residency at the University of Utah and
was in private practice in Las Vegas, Nevada, before
returning to Oregon to specialize in endodontics at
OHSU.
Dr. Nielsen is currently an Assistant
Professor at the OHSU School of Dentistry. He is also an
active member of the American Association of
Endodontists (AAE), American Dental Association (ADA),
Multnomah Dental Society, and the Marshall/Baumgartner
Endodontic Study Group. Dr. Nielsen has been published
twice in the Journal of Endodontics for his research
involving endodontic sealers and the EndoVac system.
Dr. Nielsen resides in Happy Valley with his
wife and six children. Away from work, he enjoys outdoor
activities, sports, and traveling with his family. He
and his wife, Angel, have taken two service trips to
Guatemala, once with each of their two eldest sons.
While in Guatemala, they offered dental treatment to
missionaries, school children, and low-income people in
Guatemala City who may not have otherwise been able to
receive it. Dr. Nielsen’s favorite outdoor activity is
to hike and explore the Columbia Gorge and areas around
Mt. Hood. He has summited most of the Cascade Mountains
including Mt. Rainier, Mt. St. Helens, Mt. Adams, Mt.
Hood, Mt. Jefferson, the Middle and South Sisters, and
Mt. Thielsen. He hopes to climb Mt. Whitney soon with
his boys.
Dr. Andy Broadsword is also a native Oregonian who
graduated from Barlow High School. He attended Portland
State University and received his dental degree from
OHSU School of Dentistry. After dental school, Dr.
Broadsword was in private practice in Gresham, Oregon,
and then returned to OHSU to specialize in endodontics.
Dr. Broadsword is currently an Assistant Professor at
the OHSU School of Dentistry. He is also an active
member of the American Association of Endodontics (AAE),
American Dental Association (ADA), Multnomah Dental
Society, and a member of the Marshall/Baumgartner
Endodontic Study Group. His research on Opioid
prescribing practices was recently published in the
Journal of Endodontics.
Dr. Broadsword resides in Happy Valley with his wife and
three daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys spending
time with his family and exploring the PNW at the beach,
hiking, and fishing. He enjoys watching and
participating in most sports and has a goal to visit all
the MLB stadiums. He also spent a week on a
medical/dental mission with Global Medical/Dental
Brigades to Honduras where he provided care in villages
outside of Tegucigalpa.
Dr. Natali Nunez was born and raised in Los Angeles, California. She decided to pursue a career in dentistry at a young age and attended the University of Southern California (USC), where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Health Promotion & Disease Prevention Studies. Dr. Nunez volunteered at the USC School of Dentistry during college and was moved when she witnessed that patients sometimes feared dental treatment. This instilled in her a desire to promote health and provide exceptional patient experiences. She went on to obtain Doctor of Dental Surgery and Master of Public Health degrees from Columbia University in New York City. After dental school, Dr. Nunez continued her training at Harvard University, where she completed specialty training in Endodontics and received a Master of Medical Sciences in Oral Biology from Harvard Medical School. Her research at Harvard focused on the relationship between clinical symptoms and oral biomarkers and was published in the Journal of Endodontics. During her training, Dr. Nunez developed a keen interest in enhancing patients’ experience. She prides herself on her compassion and creating a supportive environment for patients of all ages. Dr. Nunez is passionate about education and emphasizes the connection between oral health and overall health. Her extensive training has ideally positioned her to provide outstanding patient-centered care at the forefront of endodontic treatment.
Dr. Nunez is highly involved in dental leadership, education, and public service. She is the Immediate Past President of the Massachusetts Association of Endodontists and currently serves on a committee at the national level for the American Association of Endodontists. Dr. Nunez holds a faculty position at the Harvard School of Dental Medicine and has served as a clinical instructor for Harvard University dental students and residents. She is also a consultant for the Massachusetts Dental Advisory Committee and is a member of the Harvard Odontological Society. After arriving to Portland, she became a member of the Marshall/Baumgartner Endodontic Study Group. In her free time, Dr. Nunez enjoys Pilates, hiking, food styling, and photography.
