Cedric is a dentist, business owner, and an Oregon State Senator for District 6. Cedric Hayden grew up in rural Fall Creek, Oregon, a member of what is now a sixth generation Covered Wagon pioneer family. His father and mother had dedicated themselves to full time oral public health services in a number of third world countries. When he was born in 1968, he and his brothers were immersed in the lifestyle of public service. In 1994-2009 Cedric created Oregon's first statewide oral health network, together with his brothers providing dental service in 35 out of the 36 Oregon counties. An outdoorsman, in 2001-2007 Cedric completed the worlds "Seven Summits" and "Grand Slam," by summiting the highest mountain on each of the seven continents, and skiing to the North and South Poles. In 2007-Cedric founded Caring Hands Worldwide, an international public health charity for the uninsured and poverty stricken. When not occupied with Legislative duties, Cedric is a businessman operating several businesses, including a charter air service based in Creswell, Oregon, a horse and cattle ranch in Fall Creek, and a heavy equipment business specializing in combating wildland fire, and has a hospital based dental practice treating special needs dental patients.
