Super nice people and really smooth experience every time. Makes going to the dentist easy!

Welcomed as soon as I came into the office. Minimal wait time for my cleaning appointment. Sylvia was very nice and very professional. Was concerned about my last visit and checked immediately on my progress. The staff is always pleasant and respectful. read more

Dr. Lisa is a very good dentist. She is proactive in caring for patients' teeth but stays away from unnecessary treatments. She is efficient, professional, and caring. She has a wonderful, friendly staff and I feel well looked after. I'd highly recommend Aspire Dental and Dr. Lisa. read more

Always such a nice and friendly staff! Had a great cleaning the other day (I got every 6 months as well)! Always highly recommend this office to everyone. Keep up the great work, Aspire Dental! read more

Dr. K is the best dentist in Portland. Her office staff is friendly, kind and helpful. read more

Aspire knocks it out of the park again! I went in yesterday for my regular cleaning and some new X-rays. Thank you, Emily- she made the whole thing thorough, quick, and easy. Dr. Lisa always pops in to check on how my teeth are doing, and I appreciate that too. The office is a cozy, welcoming place overall-everyone is great. If you are sketched out by the idea of going to the dentist, COME HERE. You'll be treated kindly, respectfully, and thoroughly. Can't recommend more highly. Oh-and they validate your parking, which is SOO nice since they're downtown. read more

Was able to help with my last minute dental issue, and now everything is right with world. Thanks Dr. Lisa!

Different decade, same amazing work! I'm going on 16 years as a patient and I recommend them to everyone! The staff have always been incredibly professional, but they are also some of the nicest people you'll ever meet. Current work done was a crown after a root canal. You'd never know I have a fake tooth. 6/5 Stars! read more

I used to "commute" to Utah to see my dentist twice a year when I moved to the PNW 18 years ago until I met Dr Lisa. I tried a couple of dentists here but none had the same quality, attention to detail, or customer experience that I had been used to all my life...until Dr Lisa and the Aspire Dental team. Now I commute from Vancouver, WA to downtown Portland for all of my dental work (they validate parking if you are worried about that). Dr Lisa is so smart, efficient but detailed, and her hygienists and staff are just as great as she is! I am always greeted with a smile and familiar face and made to feel right at home. I have genetically challenging teeth (two implants, two gum grafts, root canals, lots of cavities from childhood, and now I'm going through menopause, so more changes). Dr Lisa and her team have made my experience going to the dentist so much easier and so much smoother and I am so grateful for them. If you are thinking about trying them out, just do it. You won't regret it. read more

This was a difficult visit. I had a complete check of my gums and teeth. Lots of poking around.

I know going to the dentist sucks but it really does make a difference when the office you go to is this good. They're very knowledgeable and just nice people to be around. So happy with the service!!! read more

Professional quality care! Friendly staff, flexible. I spend more time in a dental chair than I want to...but at least I know I'm in great hands! read more

Being in a 6-month cycle for preventative dental care works great for me....no cavities...! As usual, the experience was ultra-friendly, professional, and welcoming for the next visit....! Staff, as usual, was most welcoming and friendly...! Patient Bill Failing read more

I won't go as far as to say that I look forward to going to the dentist, but at Aspire Dental I feel in good hands. Everyone is friendly and highly professional. A few months ago I had an emergency during the weekend and I was able to text the Dr. Kakishita who fit me in first thing Monday morning. I'm super impressed with Aspire Dental and highly recommend the practice. read more

OMG!!!! Love this office. The doctor and my hygienist Lisa were great! I wish I could pack them up and bring them back to Atlanta when I have go back. I went in yesterday and I had my X-rays done and exam with the doctor and I ran out of time because I was on my lunch hour. Lisa, my hygienist changed her lunch hour for me to come back today so she could do my cleaning. Fantastic!!!!! Great conversation. Talk about awesome patient care!!!! Hell yeah, 100%!!!!! The ladies at the front desk were also very pleasant. So nice!!!! Backstory: I had a really bad experience at a dentist before and this office has renewed my trust. I will recommend this office to others. read more

Very friendly staff, high quality care, and they did the work figuring out my insurance coverage ahead of time, so no surprises in the bill. I knew what everything would cost ahead of time. I've already booked my next appointment. read more

Been going here for five years now and I can honestly and confidently say that Aspire dental is THE BEST dentist provider that I've EVER had. I don't know how Dr. Kakishita does it, but she has the most AMAZING and caring staff that I've ever had the pleasure of engaging with. Consistent, top-quality care every time I've engaged with them. Every one of them is so wonderful. I'd give them 10 stars if I could :) read more

Dr. Kakishita is wonderful and has a great team of hygienists working for her - it makes me love going to the dentist, no joke.

I have been going to this office for years. Dr. Lisa is very professional, proficient, and personable . The dental hygienists are pleasant and skilled. The office staff are kind and helpful both over the phone and in person. They send out helpful reminders prior to appointments. Since the office is inside a skyscraper, you'll have to either street park or park in a garage. If you park in the garage (Smart Park 10th and Yamhill, which is ~2 blocks south) they will give you validation tickets for free parking. Their practice accepts dental insurance or they have an in-house plan if you don't have dental insurance. They also see kids! I have enjoyed getting care here! read more

The care was competent, meticulous, kind, and efficient throughout! Thank you! Throughout the years the consistent quality and attention to detail has been remarkable. read more

Yesterday I had some work done on my left lower molar yesterday afternoon. The work was done perfectly, and efficiently with zero pain whatsoever. And today - I still have no pain or discomfort. The staff are very knowledgeable, very friendly. This operation is 5 star plus in my opinion. However, I'm very saddened to see that starting next Jan1 - Aspire Dental will not longer be in my dental network. I highly recommend Aspire Dental in downtown SW Portland to anyone needing dental care. read more

Dr. Lisa is an awesome dentist and her whole team is very nice. She takes the time to explain your situation and to answer any and all questions. Her team is the same way. Prices are reasonable, takes most insurances and is conveniently located in downtown near transit. Should definitely give her a call read more

Caring and available in emergency. Everyone in the office is helpful and knowledgeable. Dr Lisa and the dental hygienists inspire confidence. read more

My husband and I have loved getting care from Dr Lisa for years, but what sent me to write a review was how incredible the Aspire team and Dr Lisa is with our Toddler. He is a generally difficult child, but the team is so good with him that he behaves perfectly. He loves getting his teeth checked there and always asks to go back. read more

This is the best dentist in Portland, OR. Dr Lisa and her team have really created that warm welcoming environment that make you want to go visit your dentist. I cannot recomend this place enough to people. read more

Aspire Dental - Yes, I look unhappy. But don't let this fool you. I hate the dentist and I hate shots- but I love my dentist. Dr Lisa is amazing. - General Dentistry Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I have been a patient here for over a decade and have never considered going anywhere else. Dr. Lisa uses the latest dental techniques and tools, and the team treats you with care and respect. I've had my fair share of dental issues over the years, and I have always felt well cared for at Aspire Dental. I regularly refer my friends and family. Highly reccomend. read more

This is a wonderfully caring and competent office! I had a dental emergency and, even though I wasn't an established patient, they gave me an emergency appointment. Each member of the staff is friendly and compassionate. Dr. Lisa is an exceptional practitioner and does a fabulous job. I highly recommend! read more

At 35 years old I didn't think it was possible to have "good experiences" with a dentist but my perspective has changed after a year with Aspire. Every cleaning has been super easy and efficient, they are very prompt and helpful while being realistic with my dental care. Yesterday I had a filling done that was the easiest process ever, absolutely no pain or discomfort and the whole procedure took less than an hour. All the staff are amazing and the facility is great with a nice view of downtown. Dr Lisa is very personable, communicative and very professional. Highly recommended. read more

I have been going to Aspire Dental for around 9 years. I have always had a positive experience at the office and Julia my hygienist is one of the best I have ever had. read more

One of my older crowns had fallen off the other night while eating, and the next day the staff squeezed me into their busy schedule and the crown was reset. Dr Kakishita the hygienist and the office staff were very professional, friendly and caring. Ive been a patient there since she opened the office, and Ive always had a good experience. read more

don't believe all the positive reviews - I went to aspire dental when they took over for my previous dentist. aspire dental is a well-oiled, slick money machine. dr. kakashita is not interested in patient care and has no chair side manner. she's only interested in making money. read more

I really appreciate my dentist, hygienist, and entire team here at Aspire Dental. Visiting Dr Lisa K twice a year has really become something I look forward to. I used to dread cleanings! The location is also very convenient for me, since I work downtown. read more

I've had such a great time over the past 5-6 years. Turned me from being so afraid of dentists, to LAUGHING and enjoying a cleaning! Love the Team here! They are all so personable and make me feel at home. Thank you Dr.Lisa and all your team! Love you all to bits!! -Tyler F. :-) read more

All the staff are amazing! The care here is professional. This practice is amping the best in Portland.

Dr. Lisa and all of her staff are amazing. She is conservative in treatment planning which I really appreciate. The hygienists are gentle and deliver top notch cleaning. Front office staff is super nice and welcoming. Highly recommend! read more

I don't know what kind of patient care classes Dr. Lisa has her staff go through but these folks are next level...every one I've interacted with. They are all so warm, welcoming, calming and efficient. They make the experience of going to the dentist, dare I say, enjoyable! My husband has been trying to get me to go his dentist which is a block from our home, but I'll gladly continue to drive across town for the experience I receive every time at Aspire. I would strongly recommend them to everyone! read more

After going to Dr. Lisa for five or six years, I'm on the hunt for a new dentist. I liked Aspire Dental so much I recommended my partner see them as well. All was fine and good until we got a $200+ bill in the mail for my partner's cleaning. When I followed up with the office, they said they dropped Delta Dental and the hygienist was supposed to tell her. I've had medical providers drop or change insurance in the past, and they've always sent letters with plenty of notice about the change. Apparently Aspire doesn't work that way. Instead they tried to sell us on their "Aspire+" plan for discounts on dental work. They agreed to waive the charges we received and we cancelled my partner's next appointment in six months. A few weeks later I got a second bill in the mail and had to follow up again on the charges and whether they were going to be waived or not. Eventually they did take care of it, but six months later, they called my partner to confirm her appointment that we cancelled. She told them it had been cancelled and she wouldn't be there. They called AGAIN to confirm a few days later. I've always been happy with the dental care I've received, but the current management and office practices leave much to be desired. It's just not worth the stress and fear that our insurance will be cancelled in the future without notification again. read more

Always a pleasant experience at Aspire. Attentive, friendly staff, efficient service and quality care.

Would HIGHLY recommend Aspire Dental to all. Had to replace a crown and Dr. Lisa and Jennifer were communicative, efficient, and really good at what they do. I highly trust this dental office. read more

I've been going to Aspire Dental dental for 5 years. In the last five years I never had a negative experience. The front desk staff is very proactive. The dental hygienists are awesome. They give me cues on how to better protect my teeth. Dr. Lisa is very pro active in taking care of my teeth. I've had crowns replaced and some fillings taken care of, very gentle in all procedures. read more