I am an OHP (CareOregon) dental patient and goodness gracious it has been an absolute nightmare…read morefinding quality dental work/dentists that take OHP at all or can even get you in for an appointment in a timely manner at all. After having a terrible experience with another dentist in Portland I searched for months for a new dentist until I got to the point of experiencing a fall that resulted in a couple of broken teeth and desperately needed to get in somewhere. This dentist office doesn't pop up right away in the search options for OHP accepting dentists but after some referrals to really scarrrrry looking establishments I dug a little bit deeper and I am SO glad I did!!! Not only did Southwest Hills get me in the very next week! But they were so easy to communicate with via email and text because my mouth was in pain so speaking on the phone wasn't very fun at that moment. The 2 receptionists I dealt with were extremely friendly and efficient, and their intake paperwork is very simple and fully able to be done online before your appointment. Upon getting to the location some people in the comments here seem to be judgmental about the building alone, which is already rude in my opinion, but it's located in what you could say is akin to an older small business building how a lot of doctor's offices were in the 90's. It's older "looking" but very well unkept on the inside and actually pretty charming, very clean and cutesy retro. Staff again was very friendly upon my arrival at the appointment and I did not have to wait long to be called back. The hygienist who took care of me was absolutely lovely and was so fun to talk with we really got to chatting and it calmed my nerves so much! She also had a really cool handheld camera-like device to do the X-rays which made it extremely quick and painless with none of that running out of the room between every click business. She was so gentle in her exam and very educational on what I should and could be doing for my teeth! Next was the dentist himself Christopher Hill. What an absolute gem. I told him some of my bad experiences from other dentists and the judgements I have faced being on OHP and he sincerely apologized that I had to go through that and told me he does not care at all what insurance I have, that he's just happy to have me in his chair taking care of my teeth. So kind. He also gives very good discounts on things like crowns to his OHP patients which is a huge blessing. He conducted his exam which was also very gentle and painless, even giving me a screening for oral cancer which I have never had a dentist do which I thought was pretty neat, and came up with a great game plan for getting my teeth all fixed up! Within a month I have 2 returning appointments already booked and was offered anxiety medication when I expressed some fears I have. Overall absolute 10/10 experience here and I can't wait to come back for the rest of my appointments and get my teeth back to beautiful again, and if you are hesitant about dentists or have OHP this is the place for you! I was not paid or persuaded in any way to leave this review and honestly I've never left an online review of any service like this before, but I thought it was important for anyone struggling like I was to see this and get the help they need. Thank you Southwest Hills! -Kelsey Fierro

I am extremely disappointed with my experience at SW Hills Dentistry. From my appointment with Dr…read more Hill to the follow up communication afterward, I consistently felt dismissed rather than cared for. My case required a referral to OHSU, which was submitted in April. After waiting nearly nine weeks without hearing anything and making multiple attempts to follow up, I reached back out to SW Hills Dentistry hoping they would advocate for me or help move my care forward. Instead, I was repeatedly told to call someone else and essentially left to navigate the situation on my own. What was most upsetting was not the delay itself, but the complete lack of empathy and professionalism shown throughout the process. Several email responses came across as rude, dismissive, and unnecessarily defensive. Rather than acknowledging my concerns or attempting to provide compassionate support, I was told there was nothing they could do and, after expressing my disappointment with my experience and with Dr. Hill's demeanor, I was effectively told to find another dentist and sent a records release form. The email stating, "Since you think Dr. Hill is rude and unpleasant this isn't a good fit," was particularly unprofessional and felt more like a personal reaction than a response from a healthcare provider. Patients should be able to provide honest feedback without being met with defensiveness. I understand specialists and insurance networks are outside of their control. However, kindness, empathy, and professionalism are entirely within their control, and unfortunately those qualities were lacking in my experience. I never expected miracles, only compassion and some level of advocacy. Instead, I was made to feel like an inconvenience. I would not recommend this office to anyone looking for a provider who values communication, patient support, and professionalism.

Dr. Ho & his staff provide exemplary care! I've been seeing Dr. Ho for many years now, and have…read morealways been pleased by the level of care I've received. He & his staff are friendly, and efficient as well as reasonably priced. (As dental care is often prohibitively expensive, Dr Ho is, in my experience anyway, mid-range.)

I have been seeing Dr. Ho for YEARS!! He has been the only dentist I have ever had in my life that…read morecan get the numbing needle in the correct spot the first time! He seems to have that down to a science! Everyone is always friendly and they let you know directly and up front what their capabilities are regarding your teeth and health and will refer you out when needed! They have saved my butt on numerous occasions!! I seriously don't know what I'd do without their team! I'll tell you what though, it's because of them I have my front tooth and I'm not looking like I came from the set of "the hills have eyes". Unfortunately every healthcare place has a waiting period for appointments :/ If you can, make Apex dental your primary dentist!!

Cream of the crop..... I just started coming here this year, I had been going to gebtal dental for…read moreyears before this. As you probably know how hard it is to make a switch. I just got tired of the downward slide in customer care since my dentist retired. I wish I had made the switch a long time ago. Dr Speer is a rockstar in my book. Like most of us I am deathly afraid of the needles and never like that sensation of the needle sliding down into my jaw. DR Speer gave me the best shot i have ever recived period. He went slow and easy, it took a few more seconds of his time to slowly press the plunger but he did it and never fealt that needle slide... He is so nice to visit, like seeing an old dear friend. I feel cared for and respected every time. I also got a deep cleaning from his equally caring hygenist.. I could not be more happy with my care by these people. It is a small and active office, that is humming with activity, but not anxiety inducing. They are professional and awesome. Don't be like me and wait too long to discover how excellent they are.. Highest marks in my opinion

Within the last week I've had a filling, a thorough cleaning and today, a crown placed on a tooth…read morewith a cracked, old filling. The care that I've received from Dr. Speer and his staff has been exemplary. Highly professional and competent, yet caring, kind and friendly. Along with that, his practice uses top notch technology to give an excellent outcome for patients. Despite the office caring for several patients at the same time, the staff all seemed to work in unison with a quiet, efficient flow to attend to everyone's needs. I highly recommend Dr. Speer!

These guys are awesome: always friendly, professional and very clean. Super high tech equipment and…read moreDr. Beck is simply the best!

I had my first appointment at South Waterfront Dental this week and it was an amazing & positive…read moreexperience! I have chronic anxiety about dental appointments after a lifetime of serious teeth problems and everyone here really took the time to understand my anxieties and make me feel safe and cared for. I will be making them my dentists for life now and couldn't recommend them more highly!

I'm a patient of Dr. Way and Stephanie the dental hygienist. They are always very kind and…read morecompetent, and do their best to try to mitigate my dental anxiety. All the work they've done so far has held up well. The office is very clean and a nice space.

Order: Routine Cleaning Yearly Xray and Exam…read more Pros: the entire experience was smooth, painless, and quick. My hygienist knew what she was doing and didnt hurt my gums or mouth while cleaning. The doctor was bubbly and very friendly as well lol! Definitely enjoyed the experience. As a side note, I always find it funny that they love to ask questions when you have stuff in your mouth lol. Cons: the front desk check in was slightly annoying. I had to sign documents on a pad without seeing the screen. Sure they told me verbally & provided a clipboard with the document, but I wanted to see the actual screen to ensure I was indeed signing the right thing. When I told the lady this she seemed slightly annoyed but she did share her screen with me. I just had a previous experience where I was listening to someone read the document while I signed and they withheld certain info that cost me $4000. Very hard lesson to learn. But I now read everything I sign. That small moment did not impact my overall experience so I still give full stars.

No joke my husband and I have been seeing Dr Gregson since ~2010 after a coworker raved about her…read moredentist. We tried a couple of other practices within metro Portland for a few years and really felt uncomfortable with the upcharges and common practice of recommending unnecessary procedures. The front staff have been wonderful to work with, hygienists are on point and consistently thorough without making the process painful. Dr Gregson is personable, a kind hearted person towards my family, and above all relatable when discussing teeth. My 8yo just had her tooth pulled pre-orthodontic treatment. She declined nitrous oxide, shed 0 tears and wished the appointment was longer. Dr Gregson walked her out to the koi pond to feed and watch the koi and turtles. I dread the day he retires.

After having the most amazing dentistry team for 35 yrs. I had to find a new home. I looked for…read moreover a year trying a couple new Dentist's out with dismal results. I was referred to Dr. Gregson. I am so happy the accepted me. Dr. Gregson and his team are amazing and he is pretty much a full service operation with all the best technology which is great. I strongly recommend them to all looking for a great team. Children to senior:

I couldn't recommend this dental office more highly! I was visiting Portland when a previous…read morefilling started causing significant pain. Since I only had one day available, I called and spoke with Lynn, who was incredibly understanding and went out of her way to fit me into the schedule that morning. From the moment I arrived, the entire team was welcoming and accommodating. Dr. D'Ambrosia was extremely thorough, performing multiple tests to identify the source of my pain. The exam revealed that two previous fillings had been done poorly, with decay developing underneath one and an air pocket in another that was causing my discomfort. She took the time to explain everything clearly and fixed the issues with great care and attention to detail. Libby was wonderful throughout the appointment, consistently checking on me and making sure I was comfortable and having a positive experience. The level of care, professionalism, and compassion from everyone on the team was exceptional. If I lived in Portland, this would absolutely be my dental office. Thank you to Dr. D'Ambrosia, Libby, and Lynn for taking such great care of me and turning a stressful situation into a positive experience. I am incredibly grateful for the outstanding treatment and kindness I received.

I connected with MK Distinctive Dentistry via my insurance. I chose it because they were able to…read moreget me in quickly, worked with Moda and were incredibly close to my house. I called their office to explain to them my tooth that was bothering me. They were able to get me in relatively quickly and examine was what going on. Turns out my root canal was infected because of another office's dental work. I was able to get it repaired that day. It was a long appointment but overall it was sn emm

I'm 64 years old, and Pacific Dental Care is the best dental care I have ever received. They are…read morevery responsive and try to get you right in. Dr. Lym has amazing dentistry skills, and just as importantly he's fantastic with patients. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

Amazing fast scheduling, relaxed, caring people. They call you promptly if a schedule change may be…read moreneeded. The Dentist called to be sure I knew my Insurance benefits were not as good starting Janusru, and was ready to refer me to an Insurance pro to help evaluate options so we can proceed with my treatment plan. Much appreciated!! Nest Montavilla for lunch at Roscoes or another groovy place. On the 72 crosstown Bus line, which I recommend, as twice this season i saw addicts doing deals in the parking lot north of there. Don't wait months to get scheduled for care, just call!