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.

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.

Honestly, this place is impossible to get ahold of. I can't tell you how many messages I've left…read moreand not gotten calls back. Also, my daughter was scheduled to get braces and they called me the day before to let me know that the orthodontist is retiring and is no longer taking new patients. They just seem very unorganized and a couple of the staff members were not the most welcoming.

After establishing care here, I had booked a tooth cleaning seven months ago for today. This is one…read moreof the earliest cleaning appointments they could give me so I decided to wait. I came to my appointment today and there is no one at the office. The door is locked and no one is answering my call. I'm really disappointed, especially because I waited for seven months for this appointment. Don't waste your time here honestly

My dental hygienis, Amber, is so unbelievably kind and funny! The whole team sure knows how to take…read morecare of you

I originally went to Aspen Dental in Bend because they were one of the only providers that accepted…read moremy insurance. During my initial visit, I was advised to replace four large fillings with crowns. After agreeing to the treatment plan and beginning the process, I experienced repeated appointment cancellations due to ongoing staffing issues. On top of that, several appointments were delayed because the crowns were reportedly being held up in customs. When I asked where they were being shipped from, I was told they were coming from China, which was concerning to me given the cost and importance of the dental work being performed and the fact that they are our adversary.  Fast forward three and a half years, and one of the crowns has already chipped in half. Since then, I switched to another dental office that uses crowns made in the USA. Unfortunately, my current insurance will not cover replacement of a crown within a five-year period. When I went in to Aspen Dental, I was informed that their crowns are only guaranteed for two years and I needed to be a continued patient with them on a regular maintenance schedule with them.  As a result, I now have to pay out of pocket to replace the failed crown. In hindsight, I may have been better off keeping the original fillings. I would go across the street to PureCare Dental. They not only use crowns made in the USA, but they guarantee them for five years.

I've seen these guys since they took over the practice. Young, well educated, easy to talk to,…read moreunderstanding of their aged patients who cannot see clearly a way to pay for all required work. Their practitioners are smart, honest, and able to offer several options in their proposed plans of care. Five solid stars of approval! Pat Hughes

I had a wonderful experience on my visit earlier today for a crown chip. Dr. Sammy is very…read moreknowledgeable, friendly, quick and to the point. I was given a thorough complimentary comprehensive exam before addressing the issue I came in for. Dr. Sammy made sure that my replacement composite filling was both aesthetically and comfortably appealing to me, and I'm very satisfied. I appreciate the office receptionist, Mindy, for taking my call and giving me the quickest appointment, even on a Sunday! They will mostly schedule you in for day of or next day appointments. Highly recommend as the work they do for what they charge is very inexpensive and certainly worth it!

I had a treatment with Anais today. I must say I had a great experience and really enjoyed learning…read morefrom her and especially her warm bedside manner. She is extremely knowledgeable and personable! I will definitely be back

I can't say enough good things about Cascade Medical Spa! I recently had Dermaplane and was more…read morethan happy with my treatment.

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 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!!

Dr. Holly is a wonderful Dentist and his staff is friendly and excellent. I've been seeing him for…read moreover 15 years and consider him as a family dentist who is capable of extending normal dentistry way beyond standard. Not only that, he's a great guy. David

Outstanding service and people…read more I got a crown put in after a root canal. I was made aware of the challenges and educated on the process. Cool people too. Felt like I was family in there. Sincerely, A hard to please customer

SO Glad to find PureCare Dental. ...not only did they find an immediate appointment for my…read morehusband, who was needing an urgent procedure, but the x-rays, exams, and consult were very thorough, I was able to transfer both of us to this dental office easily. We plan to keep them the rest of our lives! Secondly, the entire staff, from the receptionist, hygienist, tech, and doctor were kind, caring, professional, thorough, and most of all, gave us CLEAR information on what to do next. It was such a relief. No trying to get us to agree to procedures that weren't necessary. We had been led to believe that my husband needed a lot more work done than was actually necessary. Making the call to PureCare was a smart thing to do, and there is one less thing to worry about in life!:)

Very professional dental group. The membership club has…read moreworked well for me. The hygienist takes time to point out what I need to do to improve my dental health