I have OHP which is basically useless for dental so I needed to find a place with an in-office…read moreplan. Alpenglow's is $100 to start then $35 a month which gets you 2 cleanings and x-rays each year and 15% off anything else. My x-rays were quite the adventure. I gagged one time which is normal for me. But the very nice and well-meaning hygienist wanted to help. She asked for a shaker of salt. Someone else in the office said she had one. She then comes over with a test tube of "salt" to put on my tongue to distract me so I wouldn't gag. I was highly suspicious... so I tasted some. It was citric acid. SO acidic it burned. They told me they were going to put a stripe of it on my tongue! So glad I stopped them! Just putting the story here so you can also stop them because wow that would have been awful if I'd just trusted them and had a mouthful of citric acid I expected to be a quick shake of salt. Besides that, I saw Jennifer Montgomery and really liked her. She taught me how to unlock my jaw which no one has ever taught me and I've had jaw issues since childhood. She did a thorough cleaning and didn't diagnose any problems that weren't there which is a huge problem in dentistry. Glad I found someone I can trust!

Weeks ago I had my 2nd and LAST dental appointment at AlpenGlow Dental in Bend. Here is why I call…read moreit LAST: I chose AlpenGlow when I was having trouble with Advantage Dental in La Pine. They had staffing issues. Covid was to blame and having a dentist from Portland who had to drive during snow season didn't help. Reading the good reviews of AlpenGlow, I went for my new patient appointment to get my teeth cleaned there on May 25, 2023. Due to a series of medical emergencies I had to cancel the next cleaning appointments but I went to them on November 14, 2024 and left feeling sad. After seeing what was the X-ray technician, then dentist who did gum check (I thought she was the hygienist because I never had a dentist do this), then I briefly saw THE hygienist as she peaked in the room to say she didn't have time to do my scheduled cleaning as I "needed deep cleaning that would require two appointments". I heard horrible gum numbers I have never heard in my life. I later showed my daughter the estimate and she said it was the 2nd high estimate she heard from them recently. I'm in my 70s and I have had some long-term dentists. I miss the one who retired as he took care of me and my four kids for over 27 years. I know the routine. Most dental appointments have been good for me, but I didn't feel good about the last appointment with AlpenGlow. I felt hustled and I don't even remember their names, if they gave them to me. No small talk. I also wasn't even shown my X-rays which I later realized no dentist has ever done that to me. I was told the X-rays were in the other room I didn't get to go into. Other dentists would have shown them and explained my options. Not sad now. My teeth were cleaned in one appointment by another dentist, and I felt the way I have about the good professional dentists/hygienists in my life and I'm going to return there. Saw my X-rays, no rush. Merry Christmas to me--I saved over $900! So glad I got a 2nd opinion. I got a normal cleaning with the addition of a deep clean of two teeth, not four sections. I only had a topical to help with pain on those two teeth. This is the first time in my life to be told I needed a deep cleaning. I realized that it had been almost one year and six months since they were last professionally cleaned. But somehow I needed a deep cleaning of two teeth. A few teeth below needed a little extra attention but nothing like those two teeth. I have never felt the need for a second opinion but I'm glad I got one. The office of AlpenGlow has a beautiful vista, but I am not willing to help pay for it.

I finally got the nerve to see a dentist after several traumatic experiences and after researching…read morefor months landed at Bend Family Dentistry. Under the care of Dr. Theda. I had decided on dentures after years of pain and she assured me this was something she could do. A full upper was done. She then told me my four front lower teeth had to go and she could make me a lower partial that looked like a retainer. So she extracted those as well. $8500.00 later she out right refused to finish my bottom partial. Her treatment coordinator simply replied to every question I had with " You have been referred to another dentist." Dr. Theda was paid in full for this work both by my insurance and in cash by me. I have no idea why she referred me. My insurance will not pay twice for same procedure and I am left withOUT four bottom front teeth. The office did offer me a refund but it was so little I can not make my mouth whole until I save enough money to pay for the copays at another dentist. Stay clear of this Bend Family Dentistry NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE NIGHTMARE

I grew up witnessing my parents and their siblings losing their teeth young. They were children of…read moreimmigrants; poverty and malnutrition in their youth played a role. They grew up over 100 years ago. This gave me a strong drive to maintain my teeth. After a bad dental report from another office, I called Bend Family Dentistry hoping to get a 2nd opinion. The woman who answered immediately went into action to see what they could do for me. Weeks later I walked out of Bend Family Dentistry on 3rd Street in Bend, my teeth properly cleaned and I'm smiling. I witnessed confident employees who love their jobs. I highly recommend Bend Family Dentistry. They provide excellent quality work, show compassion and listen to you, and their prices are reasonable. I understand and recognize good communicators of professionalism. Thank you Bend Family Dentistry!

I definitely have anxiety issues when I have to have dental procedures done. Today I had a great…read moreexperience having a crown procedure done at East Bend Dental. Dr. Taylor and his assistant Araceli were caring, compassionate and professional. They made me feel comfortable throughout the process. I am so grateful for having this team at East Bend Dental taking care of my dental needs.

They are so kind there! I've been going there for several years now and I love going there! They…read morejust finished making me a denture for my top left side of my mouth! I was working with Taylor but it was both Taylor and his wife who is also a dentist there that convinced me to get the partial! She has been helping me a lot since I've been going there. It's so cool to watch out the windows! I think it looks cool anyway! They are super good at what they do! The wholesome people who work there provide excellent care! When it comes time to pay my bill, the people in the office are so efficient! They are fair although it's expensive to get dental work done! I'm really glad that I found East Bend Dental!

My wife and I have been patients of Bend Dental group and Dr. Starr for more than 10 years. Would…read morenever consider going elsewhere!!! My hygienist, Abby is fabulous and a truly dedicated professional.

Best Dental Group ever. Extremely caring, friendly and efficient. Makes going to the Dentist…read morebearable.

I have had a removable upper partial made by Joe recently. It covers a few missing molars…read more His work is some of the best dentistry I've ever had. It fits like a glove . He is a very talented fellow...( which i knew upon meeting him, he exudes it) You never really know when seeing a dentist if they are any good. There is a spectrum in every field, from TALENT, all the way down to CRIME. Joe is a gift from South Africa. High recommended. Thank you !

I have spent thousands of dollars in the past few years trying to get the perfect Dental Implants.,…read morebut was always disappointed. Then I found Joe of Changing Smiles. I not only received beautiful results, but my cost was less than half the estimate of another local Dental Office. Joe is an on amazing artist, who listens and provides everything you can dream of!!

I LOVE this dental office. Every time I go, they are so welcoming and helpful. Tracy is the best…read moreand I love talking to her during my visit. They really do make you feel like family. I'm so happy I found a great place with wonderful people that care

One of the best views of the Deschutes River in all of Bend is from the patient exam chairs at…read moreRiver Park Family Dentistry. I'm not kidding. But the view isn't the reason my hubby and I have been patients at River Park for the last seven years. The reason for that is the top notch dental care we receive from Dr. Ben Grieb and his staff. Including the patient chair side staff like dental hygienist Kathy, who does a stellar job of keeping our teeth clean and polished - we each go in three or four times a year to see her and once you've been her patient you see why she has a waiting list. Also, dental assistant Lorraine, who flawlessly assists Dr. Grieb when we need a procedure done, like a beautiful crown I just had "installed". Also the office staff, including Marcie who keeps insurance and personal billing coordinated and Mona who keeps appointments lined up and on the two occasions when my hubby had emergencies was able to get him in the door in nearly an eye blink. Front office staff make a big difference in patient satisfaction with a medical practice whether we all realize it or not. Another reason is that the office is both serene and bubbling with enthusiasm for patient care at the same time. That may sound odd, but you can sense it in the patients too, the good energy everyone seems to have about being there. And let's face it, going to the dentist is not something one looks forward to doing. But River Park slogan, "We treat you like family" really is borne out in the patient care. Still another reason is that the technology used for patient exams and procedures is all in place to provide state of the art dentistry. Not to mention the entire place, from waiting room through exam rooms is sparkling clean. That matters to us in medical offices. But in the end, it all boils down to how one feels about the dentist in charge. We have a lot of confidence in Dr. Grieb who has a high level of skill in dentistry technique as well as chair side manner that are the result of experience in dental practice combined with a passion for excellence in outcome. He is a top notch practitioner and one has the sense that he is completely vested in each patient's care. We appreciate his advice and the time he takes to explain options, we trust his expertise, and we are always extremely pleased with the quality outcome of his work. And it occurs to me, as I write this review, to share that something my husband and I both appreciate is that as a procedure is being done, Dr. Grieb explains what he is doing at each step. Great protocol to relieve patient anxiety, it seems to us! If you're living in Bend and looking for a dental office for top notch dental care, we happily use Yelp to refer you to Dr. Grieb and River Park Family Dentistry.

I am so amazed by the beautiful dentures wade made for me. I was a challenge! My gums and jawbone…read morewere very worn and I was told by another dentist that I just had to live with it like that. I had 3 short appointments and now I have a full, beautiful smile. I'm so happy. Thank you Wade and Heather for taking such good care of me and giving me my confidence back!!

I am so very happy with my dentures. I had new dentures made a year ago and have had nothing but…read moretrouble with them. The Dentist remade the dentures and I still had problems. I desided to try Central Oregon Denture Center and wow what a difference. I'm a difficult person to fit with dentures because I have worn them for 44 years. The dentures fit and function very well. If you are in need of new dentures then Wade Robirts is the man. Very professional.

So far I have not been able to get into the office. But just working with staff over the phone is…read morequite difficult. I called about 3 months ago to get set up as a new patient. Then received a call 1 week before they needed to reschedule me. I called back same day and could not get anyone on the phone. Next day I called and now they cannot get me until June. Mind you it's now February. Very frustrating and don't know why it's so hard to get anyone appointment. I would look elsewhere.

I scheduled an appointment with Advantage Dental back in April, and after waiting months for…read moreconfirmation, I was told they couldn't give me a final answer until a week before my appointment. Now, just days before I was finally supposed to be seen, they called to cancel -- saying they don't take my insurance. This is extremely frustrating and feels like a complete waste of time. I was never told clearly or early enough that my insurance might not be accepted, and now I'm being referred elsewhere, where I'll likely face another months-long wait. I did everything right -- I reached out, followed up, waited -- and still ended up with nothing. If you're considering Advantage Dental, please be aware that communication and insurance transparency seem to be serious issues. I hope they improve how they handle scheduling and patient communication in the future.

Really like Alpine Dental! Super friendly staff, great location, clean, and professional. Dr…read more Bybee was courteous, kind, and professional. I had an old filling fall out and Dr. Bybee performed a filling replacement. Great job. NO PAIN! By far the best dental experience of my life. I give Alpine Dental my highest recommendation! Five Stars!!

In my 70-some years of dealing with dentists from the East Coast to the West Coast, I have…read moreencountered many different individuals. Dr. Bybee has become a friend and the best dentist I have ever known.

My dentist is sending me here for oral surgery because they used sedation but they didn't want to…read moreuse it for me!!! Not sure if I want to see them at all!!!

Did a consultation with Dr. Schlam. I have chemical sensitivity and had questions about the…read moresedation. Just to say that I did not feel he understood this condition and would suggest to you if you have it , to talk to a different dentist.