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'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!

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 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!

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

I Love this office!! Debbie and DeAnna at the front desk are wonderful! Kelly has been my Hygienist…read morefor years and I actually look forward to having my teeth cleaned. Dr Sherry did my crown yesterday and it was seamless! They made me feel extra comfortable and NO pain at all! Thank you for all of your effort!!

Dr. Freeman and his staff are excellent. Very caring and extremely thorough. I'm not one to be…read morehesitant about dentists but I do have to say they're very comforting and caring and I wouldn't have any problem recommending anybody who had any dental concerns to this practice.

My husband and I have been going to Mill Point since 2018, and I highly recommend it to anyone…read morelooking for a new dentist. From routine cleanings to more complex procedures, the experience has always been professional, thorough, and genuinely caring. The entire staff is friendly, efficient, and makes you feel at ease. I have been with other dentists who seem to push you for more business but I never felt that way with Mill Point. Their honest consultative approach is what I appreciate the most.

I has the best cleaning with Hygenist Carrinne and the new GBT-airflow machine. It was the easiest…read morecleaning without any sensitivity and annoying high pitch sounds. Carrinne took the time to answer all my questions and my teeth feel super clean and smooth. I highly recommend this office!

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!

So blessed to have the Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry team for my sons oral health. Dr. Stephanie…read moreand Celina are amazing, they are are kind, considerate, knowledgeable and beyond caring when it comes to doing any dental work or procedures with my son. I can't express in words the gratitude I have for the care we receive, they have my utmost respect as not only people but also as a business. Would 100% recommend!!!

This place is great for kids! The doctors and staff are great in general. We love all the cool…read morethings about this office. First, in the lobby kids can play on the 'video game' center. During their appointment, there's usually a show or movie playing. Then after their appointment, there's a prize wall. We took my daughter here since she was 18 months until age 3 and we loved it. She always looked forward to coming. We saw Dr. Steve and he was awesome. One star off because the staff/receptionists never told me that they were no longer in-network. I called my insurance and they said technically they should've notified me. I'm not about to check before every appointment whether an office is still in-network. I do feel they should've told me so that I didn't have to pay for services that would've been considered 'free' to us. Besides this, we highly recommend this place.