This place is absolutely amazing!!! I have had a lot of dental work done due to having weak teeth my whole life. This was my first time in the office. I had a broken tooth. They fit me in within 4 days. Could've been 1 but my schedule didn't allow. The office is beautiful and comfortable. The staff is so welcoming and kind. Dr Thomas is absolutely wonderful. He was so gentle kind and compassionate. They were so transparent. Laid out several different options for treatment plans. They were not pushy at all. Allowed me to make my decision and then were able to immediately do the treatment. On top of all that they have such reasonable and affordable pricing. Even as a cash pay customer it would've came in at a 1/3 the cost of a previous quote. I can't believe I was able to get my extraction done the same day too! read more

I'm 77 years old so I have been to plenty of dentists. This is probably the best of the best. Needed a crown. Was there only a total of two hours. Crown made on site and fit perfectly with no adjustments needed. Also, due to placement of pain meds, face was not numb for 4 or 5 hours afterward. In the words of a famous actor, "I'll be back"! read more

They are so awesome!!! My teeth are so clean and they give the best toothbrushes for FREE!!

Got 2 feelings done and the both feel out ..went else where.got them fixed and feel alot better.Lacamas dental told me one price and tried to charge me double the day I went in ..wont recommend anybody to go there read more

This Office along with Provider is clearly purely seeking profit, without taking genuine care of their clients. Very in the door out the door experience. I also decided to not continue to plan for treatment with how unpersonable I felt the Dentist himself was towards me. I felt immediate distrust from this practice after my initial visit and cleaning. I hope your experience is different than mine if you choose Lacamas Dental. read more

Lacamas Dental get you in and out while doing a great job! This review is long overdue. They have an amazing team.

Been coming here for ten years, painless experience everytime highly recommend. Dr scheel is the best

Be careful. I was given a number/cost for services. I would think they would confirm with my insurance BEFORE giving me a number/cost for procedure. ??? Isn't that a thing?! Your estimate didn't include checking for materials covered???! Because they used a different material than I am insured for? I have to pay another bill (more than 50% of the payment I gave) - way to go. Thanks for making sure I would be covered, for the materials YOU CHOSE to put in my mouth. read more

Been a few years and work benefits kicked in (they take Delta) so I had decided to come here. I'd driven by before and seen the fancy cursive neon purple sign and totally thought it was uhh not one of those places for children, woops. Close enough I guess when everyone's sticking their fingers and probes in your mouth. Interior was nice, they put effort in making it a cozy little cabin-esque environment but of course that only lasts in the lobby. Similar to how they massage and give cows alcohol in Japan to butter them up before leading them to their doom. At Lacamas the "doom room" happens to be pretty good though. They give you sunglasses so you can look stylish to offset how silly you look when you're constantly staring up at them mouth wide open like a newborn bird. They also have TVs on the ceiling only Spiderman could've installed so that's impressive. You'll get to watch the food network so they can make you hungry while subsequently knowing you won't be able to eat for the next couple of hours. I appreciate the subtle sadism though. The X-Ray process is tedious as they'll take upwards of 20 pictures as opposed to my past experience of about 2-4, but on the plus side it'll definitely help some of you work on that shy gag reflex (Humblebrag: I only gagged once). My teeth aren't bad, just neglected. I always brush, but regrettably don't really floss. My work was mostly done by Kolby, as the newbie she was the deck-mate tasked with scraping barnacles off the bottom of the ship. One of the first things she told me was that I have some deep pockets and at first I found that to be a bit forward but then she clarified she meant my gums. So she got to the deep cleaning and damnnn she did a good job. She transformed my teeth into a channel 5 news anchor's, I'm out here lookin like Chip Skylark now with the unforeseen side-effect of singing about my shiny teeth and me. Kolby was very attentive, considerate, informative and FUNNY. She was able to hold a conversation well and keep me entertained (which ofc isn't her job) despite only hearing a version of English you might get from a disgruntled Ogre. @Mr. Bossman, whatever she's making, she's worth double (but I think at LEAST a 5% immediate raise is fair). And lowkey Michelle too bc she's like that mentor who journeys to the top of a Tibetan mountain in her free time who, when no one else can...she WILL. She found the spot to make me go numb that only a few people can ever say they've found. They said I'm special, which I already knew based on my mom and middle school bullies telling me, but apparently my mouth is more difficult to numb because of the placements of my bones and nerves or some shit, but they nailed it along with everything else! Anyway this place is great, the staff is great, the service is great. Will be happy to continue giving them my insurance's money! read more

I've had the worst experience with dentists in the past. But somehow I hit the jackpot with my first dental visit in Vancouver - thank goodness! My partner and I just purchased a home here so I'm glad to finally find a dentist near my home and actually enjoy the experience. Top 3 reasons why I enjoyed my visit today: -- they do not try to sell you anything!!! -- they have TVs on the top of the wall and on the ceiling -- the dental hygienist gave a thorough cleaning and educated me on dental care Hopefully I'll have a consistent experience when I return in a few months. read more

Don't come here if you have dental anxiety. I've always had a little bit of anxiety about going to the dentist but the last few years it's softened after I found a dental office (this one) that was understanding and sympathetic to my anxieties of it. It's so important to feel like you're feelings/fears are valid and understood when dealing with any sort of medical/dental procedure. But wow, this morning was horrible and I will never be back to this office. I got numbed and the dentist came in. He was very short and rude, and generally unwelcoming. He immediately started getting to work on my teeth with very little communication. First issue was I got poked in the side of my mouth by something and it startled me so I jumped a little, and he immediately looked annoyed. I apologized and explained what happened and he legit didn't say a word. He just opened my mouth and started drilling (I was getting childhood metal fillings removed and refilled) and it HURT. So I say something. He looks even more annoyed and immediately grabbed more lidocaine and shoved it into my gums. The initial lady that numbed me did it gently and slowly, he did it super harsh and quick. Then he left the room so I could let the extra lidocaine set in. Now listen, I was already really nervous and panicked for this appointment. And his attitude and manner toward me really hit some sort of trigger inside of me and I started having a panic attack. I couldn't breathe and I was crying. He comes back in the room, I try to pull myself together and lay back down. He begins drilling again. I can't feel it as much so I'm good, but my panic attack is in full effect, so my hands are shaking, my feet are shaking. He then says in a really rude tone "you need to stop moving your hands and feet unless you want me to mess up your tooth". Like dude, okay sure, let me just ask my body to stop having a panic attack and reacting to your absolute lack of empathy or understanding. He finishes and then leaves. Doesn't say a thing, don't see him again. What really sucks is I've been going here for a few years and have always had good experiences (I don't think I've seen him before. Idk, he didn't introduce himself so I don't even know how name) AND I've recommended it so many people. I'm not one to leave bad reviews but if you're someone who has dental anxiety, I'd steer clear of this place. read more

I have been to many different dentists, and so far Lacamas Dental has definitely been my favorite. They get down to business right away (without rushing) and do a great job. X-rays are super fast, and you just have to bite down on a plastic thingy-ma-bob. This office doesn't do mercury fillings, which is wonderful (though not all insurance companies cover white fillings). I appreciate how the dental assistants don't ask open-ended questions while working on my teeth; they understand a simple "uh huh" or "uh uh" response is all I'm able to yield. There is a television on the ceiling to take your mind off of what's really going on. I've never had to wait more than a couple days to get an appointment. The receptionist is incredible, she managed to fit me in December 31 so I could take advantage of my expiring insurance. I'm not sure what else to say... It's about 20 minutes out of my way, but I don't mind driving up for quality dental care. read more

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I love this place! The staff is so friendly and helpful. The dental hygienists are so sweet and do their job fantastically! This is the first dental office I seen with TVs face down on the ceiling. Which is such a cool idea. Getting your teeth cleaned while watching Law and Order really passes time! :-) read more

Newbies here but I'am pleased. Being a mom first impressions are important. Pleasant and informative staff as well as being in good care makes my job easier. When the kids are happy then mom is happy. Dr. Gene W. Scheel just added to the confidence I have in choosing Lacamas Dental. read more

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What a pleasant experience as always. Dr. Scheel makes you feel very comfortable with his vibrant, calm demeanor. I highly recommend his practice. All of his staff are so friendly and accommodating. I especially like being welcomed by my first name upon arrival. Don't hesitate, make your appoint now. Robin read more

I went in for a routine filling. I'm not used to the dentist not being the one to perform the filling but I'm hearing it's not unusual. A hygenist performed my filling. Immediately I felt discomfort. I came back in and Dr. Scheel told me the pain I'm feeling is not in the tooth he performed work on. I now know that it's common to feel referred pain which means the pain effects other areas that isn't the source but feels like it. He performed two fillings in another tooth he thought I felt pain in. Last Friday I called and said something is wrong and wondered why I had not been prescribed antibiotics. He had me come in again & this time he performed a tap test where they tap on the teeth to see the source of the pain. It about sent me through the roof it hurt so bad. It turns out it was the original tooth his hygenist worked on. He said the tooth is infected and that I need a root canal and crown but he has to send out for a crown so I have to pay for a temp crown. He also said he can't perform root canals on certain teeth. So I'm on 15 days of festering infection by this time and I'm in miserable pain. I called emergency lines of endodontics (a dentist that chooses to go to school longer than a general dentist) and finally found one that would take me today. I went in and they took xrays and did some other tests. They do crowns right on the spot. They said the infection has reached the bone and I need a specialist. So they sent me to a endodontist that works on their own teeth when they need a dentist. I learned a lot through this experience. I will never again go to anyone other than an endodontist that can do crowns in their office. Although I may not need that in the future, the fact that they can is a sign they are good enough to be able to do them. Being an endodontist means they went to school for a longer period of time and have far more experience working on teeth than a general dentist. What should have been $67 is turning into $1000 as my portion to fix this. Since this yelp posting, a staff member from Dr. Scheel's office called to what was said to be following up on my tooth on my voicemail; however, when I returned the call I learned Dr. Scheel wanted to discuss my yelp posting. The conversation began with Dr. Scheel stating I did not want xrays. I was surprised in the approach taken. Dr. Scheel, it may help you to have conversations with your patients instead of drawing your own conclusions based on assumptions. As discussed in our conversation, I recently moved here from out of state. Let's not confuse my prior dentist passing along my xrays as indicating I don't want xrays. When a patient is complaining of pain on a tooth your staff worked on, wouldn't it be logical to want an xray? Dr. Scheel also questioned whether I'm seeing an endodontist since it's unheard of, to him, that they can also place crowns. Again, it may be a good idea not to insult your patient and have a conversation before drawing a conclusion based on an assumption.   This office also performs botox treatments. If one would want botox, a dentist's name isn't the first thought to come to mind. What I'm wanting to point out is that it may be possible that an endodontist may be a part of a larger practice or partners with another to compliment services. Dr. Scheel felt it to be important that I know his creditials.  I think it's being overlooked that the hygenist that performed the filling, that the infection stems from, may not have the same credentials.  And no matter what credentials one may have, this doesn't make them good at what they do. One can pass with an "A" but can also pass with a "C".  With a total of 3 visits surrounding what became a very infected tooth, I find it interesting that I did not receive a call to follow up or check in as to how I was doing; however, I received an immediate call to discuss my yelp review. I mentioned this to Dr. Scheel and his reply was that they don't have time to call patients. Maybe this practice would find it helpful to revisit and revamp their business model.  As a result of this incident, an endodontist has needed to give me an antibiotic implant for the next 3 weeks to address a very infected tooth. And their office called me the very next day to see how I was doing. read more

The best dentistry in the northwest! Not only are they gentle and caring but they are also understanding. Having dental work done is one of my worst fears and they helped me through the process by climbing me down and working at my pace because I felt uncomfortable. All of the ladies there are very beautiful and very nice and that gave me peace of mind because they really do care about their patients. Until next time I will see you again later! read more

If you ever need your teeth cleaned by a very professional hygienist, make an appointment. Very gentle, considerate, always trying to make you comfortable. read more

I came to see Dr Scheel for Dysport, I was unhappy with the Botox I was getting done from a plastic surgeon in Portland and wanted to explore my options. I am beyond pleased with my results!! Not only are him and his staff super informative, they listen and are very friendly. I highly recommend you go see him if you are interested in Dysport/Botox at all!! read more

Love this dental office, its always a great experience. Been going here for the last 20 years and don't think I will ever change places. Great staff, and a pleasureable experience, as far as dental work is concerned! read more

I absolutely love Lacamas Dental! The Dr is a sweet, quiet, SKILLED dentist with the best staff ever!! The office is comfortable and they have a lovely waiting area. You really have to give Lacamas Dental a try! read more

Absolutely amazing practice at Lacamas Dental! From calling to schedule an appointment, being greeted from the front staff, the hygienists and to the doctor himself it is a wonderful experience. Also the quality of service is outstanding! I came in extremely nervous due to being long overdo to getting a cleaning and work done, and everyone was so kind and friendly and has done a remarkable job so far. I even look forward to coming in again! Thank you for being the best at what you do! read more

I had a very good first visit today, beautiful decor throughout, nice staff and I was a big fan of the tv on the ceiling :) I will be definitely be back and will be scheduling my family there as well :) read more

I've been to zillions of dentists and can say that Dr. Gene Scheel is the best. He's a perfectionist, which is something I value when I'm getting a root canal, crown or a filling. He's done a great job on all the services I've had - fillings, root canals and crowns. He has great dental hygienists - gentle and thorough. And his dental assistants are great too. Everyone is friendly and do their best to make the patient feel comfortable. I recommend Lacamas Dental to all my friends, family and co-workers. read more

This is a great place! A friend recommended it and so I drove over from Portland. It's a bit inconvenient because they are only open banker's hours, but the lobby is kid-friendly, the staff at the desk very friendly and helpful and the level of skill and professional advice I received was excellent. I also feel their prices are fair. Thanks! I'm going back for sure. read more

It was a wonderful experience, the hygienist took care of me and made sure that I had all of the services offered to me that my insurance would pay for. Very comfortable and through exam. read more

Had a great experience at this dental office. Wonderful staff and front desk. The interior is very welcoming. You got to checkout their fishtank. Full of exotic saltwater fishes. Definetly a relaxing lounge area. The hygentist is very thorough with her work. Everything was fast and efficient and handled with care. I got a chance to meet with Dr. Gene W. Scheel. He setup a plan for me after reviewing my dental xrays and cleary explained my priorities that I should consider. Will definetly be coming back soon for all my dental needs. read more

Dr Scheel has been our dentist for the past 18 yrs. We as a family enjoy going to Lacamas Dental for a few reasons. First of all Dr Scheel is very gentle and conservative with his treatments. Secondly he is very talented at what he does. Kids always make sure that I never forget our six month cleaning's and that brings me to the staff that he has in his office, they are amazing! If you are looking for a dentist who is very professional, talented and caring you will find all that at Lacamas Dental read more

I was referred to the clinic by another dentist to finish some work he had done. I get very nervous with any procedure and today was no exception. Every person who worked with me regarding treatment was exceptional and I felt very comfortable and informed. The doctor, Dr Scheel was quick and had a healing touch. Very professional. I could tell he cares about what he does and that always makes the dentist feel so much less stressful for me personally. I will be returning. read more

Quick, efficient and helped me greatly during and after the appointment. Really appreciated the quick and helpful feedback!

If you have dentist trust issues, this is the dentist for you. After some real trauma in my early adult years, I began to distrust dentists. I rarely went in, and when I did, I was super nervous and did the minimal amount of work possible. That all caught up with me, and I'm so grateful to have found this office. I need a lot of work, but I know I'm in the best hands and above everything else, I trust Dr. Scheel. All of the hygienists and assistants are equally amazing. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Scheel over for 20years. I have the utmost confidence in he and his staffs skills. He and the entire staff are very friendly have never shown less than a super welcoming attitude. In emergencies, a broken tooth, they worked me in the same day. It is a very clean and updated office. read more

I am so impressed with this dental office! I had another dentist for close to 20 yrs and recently had to change. Obviously I was hesitant, choosing a dentist is a very personal thing since they have to share your space with you. They were very accommodating from the start, easy scheduling, and quick check in time which surprised me, I'm usually ready to wait. The whole office is very inviting and the front desk staff welcomes me every time I walk in. Andrea is great, such a warm and friendly person that lets me ramble on as she's getting my scheduling ect taken care of. The hygienists are amazing too! I told them of my fear of needles and they all checked on me and made sure that I was comfortable. I also had my filling worked on by one of the assistants, which was much nicer than having to wait on the Dr. to come back which has been my normal experience other places. By the way, the Dr. is also great, very efficient and checks that you are comfortable throughout the procedure. All in all, I think this whole team is fantastic and they really work well together. I would absolutely recommend a visit to them. Their customer service is top notch! read more

Just had my first ever appointment at Lacamas Dental. Everyone from the front desk, to the hygensit, and Dr.Scheel were all very kind and patient oriented. Couldn't recommend Lacamas Dental more. read more

Going to the dentist is certainly not my favorite thing to do, but my experience at Lacamas Dental was a great one. I got a crown done and Im a wuss when it comes to pain. I didnt feel a thing during the drilling process and barely felt the needles from the numbing process. Lacamas has great customer service, everyone was very nice and answered any questions I had. read more

Absolutely the best Dentist! I had a cracked tooth and was in such pain on a Friday night at 7:00pm. I was able to get a hold of Dr. Scheel after hours and he came back to the office to look at my tooth and write me a prescription for antibiotics. I was so thankful. My whole family goes to Dr. Scheel. He is top notch, I highly recommended! read more

I am not very impressed with the botox results and paid $450.00. I have had botox several times in San Diego and this treatment is noticeably not too good. I am going to go back in and speak with the Dr. but I am not feeling very hopeful. The results just aren't there at all and this has never happened to me before. read more

I have been coming here for several years. Both the staff and Dr. Scheel have always made me feel very comfortable, explaining procedures, course of treatments, financing, etc. I'm very glad I come here for my dental needs. read more

This is a really nice dental office. I was impressed with how quickly I was seen and how efficient treatment was.

Everyone here is really pleasant and helpful. The girls at the front desk deal with all questions brilliantly. The dentist is very honest and gives a very clear treatment plan and the hygienist was wonderful. My husband has already booked an appointment. Would recommend Lacamas Dental to everyone. read more