Wellness Dental
Han Vu, DDS:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: Closed

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

Dr. Vu and her staff are always professional, patient and friendly. They take the time to educate on dental hygiene without making you feel like you’re being admonished for failing to meet the standards. Instead, they are complimentary and encouraging, offering helpful suggestions. I especially appreciate that they are conservative and selective with regards to replacing old dental work, preferring to help you keep it as long as possible and avoid unnecessary cost and inconvenience. Highly recommended!

Today I had my first visit and experience with dr Han Vu. I was concerned going to a dentist during the coronavirus pandemic and a new one at that. However, as soon as I’ve stepped foot at the office I was immediately put at easy with the safety-first Protocol. I have never in my life (and it’s a long one) have had an exam where, a dentist explained methods, procedures, costs so thoroughly before. All the while being focused on my needs. Dr Vu and her entire staff were professional, highly skilled, warm and gracious. I could honestly say, dr Vu you are a blessing to Portland in general and to me in particular.

I have spent many hours in a dental chair over the span of my lifetime. I arrived for my first appoint with pages of dental with pages records, which were promptly scanned into the computer .  Bye-bye paper!  Because of my many dental “experiences” I can say unequivocally that she is in the top three or more like top two.  Dr. Vu was professional and engaging; thorough in the initial exam process and understanding regarding my own requests. And I loved all the tech stuff; especially the teeny tiny camera!  Yes I highly recommend her .  The experience was positive, the staff friendly (as was Dr. Vu) and the wholistic approach to dental care welcoming.

Amazing staff, great office. I had been looking for a good dentist with no luck, until now. Dr. Vu doesn’t do aggressive and unnecessary treatments and she really talks the patient through what her plan is for your teeth. She was so friendly, as was the rest of the staff. It is clear that this office is here to take care of your dental health, NOT to try and profit off of procedures they do on you. I trust them 100% and I work in the healthcare.

I have been going to Wellness Dental for a year and I can say that Dr. Vu and her team are absolutely outstanding and I can’t speak highly enough about their professionalism, level of service and kindness. What impressed me the most is the focus on prevention and education versus overselling services. You can be sure that all interventions that Dr. Vu recommends are really needed. The best dentist and team I have ever been to and I have seen a few! Everybody is so kind and friendly and available to answer all questions. I always feel taken care of and genuinely know I can trust Dr. Vu and the entire team in her practice!

IF YOU WANT A GREAT DENTIST ( IN MY OPINION, THE BEST DENTIST IN THE PDX METRO AREA) WITH THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COVID PROTECTIONS AND AN OUTSTANDING TEAM, YOU NEED TO CHECK OUT AND SEE DR. VU AT WELLNESS DENTAL! Dr. Vu and her team are outstanding! I have been seeing her for several years and the whole team is tops. Several weeks ago my gums and teeth were sore so I called Dr. Vu. Dr. Vu called in an antibacterial solution and I used it for several days but it didn’t totally clear up the problem I called Dr. Vu and she agreed to see me on her lunch hour! (I was extremely concerned about having anyone touch my mouth with so much Covid but they wear high quality surgical masks, use HEPA filters and strictly limit access). I waited in my car until they called me and immediately put me in a corner exam room). Sara took some x-rays, especially around my 4 tooth bridge and 2 crowns where the pain was coming from. Dr. Vu examined me and said I had over-used the liquid antibacterial rinse she had prescribed. She said to just treat the area with care, brush lightly and it would clear. As always, she was right. Several weeks later, I went back for a cleaning and X-rays as I had put it off several times because of Covid. Tasha cleaned my teeth using only her dental picks and dental floss. For extra safety and my heightened concerns over safety, she used no suction, not rinsing with water or polishing in order to limit my Covid exposure. Great job Tasha!! She also took full x-rays and Dr. Vu then examined me. Everyone in the office is great, they have outstanding safety procedures and Dr. Vu and her team members are all great. I have very high standards and I give Dr. Vu and her team the highest endorsement! (Thanks again Dr. Vu for being the best and assembling a great team)!

Modern, explained care, not rushed, so great to have Dr Vu do the first cleaning to know my mouth and teeth and I could learn from her.  She addressed my Tooth problems with serious attention and the suggestions worked.  Thank you.   My Covid concerns were respected and addressed and I am healthy two weeks later.  Thank you.

I always wanted a crazy smart, super cool kick ass Dentist with an awesome team of super sweet support team members that were located just down the street that took my insurance and I found one with Dr V! If you knew me you’d know…you have to earn my respect before I give you a great review. She is one of the best.

Historically I have not enjoyed visiting the dentist office. Seeing Dr. Han Vu was the most positive dental visit I have experienced. She is very welcoming and competent. The technology she uses combined with her ability to explain results and treatment leave you feeling confident when you leave. Her staff is also very polite and efficient.

The best dentist I’ve ever been to, hands down! I’ve never written a review for a medical professional on yelp, but wanted to get the word out there what a lovely experience it was to visit Dr. Vu’s office. First, the reception area + reception staff were lovely! Warm, friendly & welcoming. There was a little area with cozy comforts (tea, coffee & chocolate), which is really nice to have especially since visiting any dentist can be stressful. The office itself is decorated really nicely, and the neighborhood is pleasant. Easy to find, too! The hygenist, Tasha, was wonderful! So thorough, informative & took the time to explain anatomical areas of my mouth & how to clean them carefully & preventatively, listen to all my concerns, health history & was so kind & professional. She also took the time to explain everything she was doing, and the office even provides sunglasses so you aren’t blinded by the lights overhead or the dental flashlights! I was also given some extremely helpful flossing tips no dentist or hygienist had ever bothered to explain to me previously. I run a business, so I can tell that no detail was gone unnoticed by everyone! The attention to detail at the office was incredible. Dr. Vu came by & Tasha repeated EVERYTHING I had told her thoroughly & precisely, so I didn’t have to repeat it (which is wonderful to feel that heard), and then Dr. Vu carefully did an exam, talked to me about more preventative care with my tooth type, pointed out areas to watch out for in x-rays, and was friendly & precise. She also took the time to check my bite for some tooth sensitivity for previous fillings that were a little tender still, and had advise for long-term tooth care with wear. At the end of my session, I also asked Tanya a few questions about teeth whitening & about a friend of mine who is very stressed around dental visits. Tanya took the time to sympathize over how shaming a lot of dentists can be toward people with periodontal issues, which felt really reassuring. I’d also like to note that all of the care felt very grounded, not too over the top touchy. Additionally, I paid out of pocket & the prices were some of the most reasonable I could find. Thank you to everyone at Dr. Vu’s office for offering such a great space! I’ll be coming back & referring everyone I know! 🙂

Very meticulous work and attention to detail. They’ve really thought about everything from the patient’s point of view. I also like that they had the newest therapies and interventions that actually make a difference, rather than having expensive new equipment that you see in some dentist offices that actually cost more and cause more headaches to deal with. Dr. Vu also noticed and fixed little imperfections without having to point it out – issues that I had pointed out to other dentists who did not want to bother addressing, and I had given up. To me that makes her a miracle person. I also shopped around for prices in four different places and felt that her price came in the middle, despite having convenient yet upscale quality office. My husband and I both see this dentist, and both of us are medical providers. Although we’re not dentists, we can clearly tell she goes the extra mile.

Dr. Vu is probably the best dentist I’ve seen since I was a child. Having moved around most of my life after college, it’s tough having to find a new dentist every time. She’s gentle, extremely knowledgeable, and tends to “nerd-out” about dentistry…how many dentists actually seem that passionate about their profession?? She speaks a lot about preventative dentistry, which might sound intuitive, but compared to the practice of other places (more reactive treatment) is actually quite innovative. In other words, I’d recommend her 🙂

I recently moved from the Bay Area and had to find a new dentist! I was not looking forward to it but I found Wellness Dental and it was a great experience. Making an appointment was very easy. The staff was super friendly. There was no wait time even though I was early. Dr. Vu was very patient and explained everything in a way that I could understand. The whole experience was very pleasant and I would recommend Wellness Dental to anyone looking!

Recently was looking for a new dentist, and I came across Wellness Dental and Dr. Vu. I chose the practice based on the excellent credentials of Dr. Vu. I also figured that, as she is relatively recently out of training at one of the, if not the best, medical centers on the west coast (UCSF), I’d be in good hands. The staff was very polite and professional. The office is new, modern, and very comfortable. Dr. Vu is probably the most thorough dentist I’ve been to, and educated me on flossing (which I’ve been doing wrong for many years, apparently) and went over in detail areas in which I might have problems in the future, and what to do to prevent them, in addition to normal dental checkup-type stuff. Looking forward to my regular checkups, hopefully without any new cavities with the help of Wellness Dental!

Wow! What an amazing experience I had during my consultation with Dr. Vu, the Dental Assistant Sara and Tonya the Patient Coordinator. I’ve been very picky about who would be me new dentist since moving to Portland. I had a horrific experience at the previous dentist I had in LA so I had A LOT of anxiety. It was so bad that I haven’t seen a dentisit in 10 years!! Sara was so empathetic when I told her my story and I could tell that she really cared. Dr. Vu was extremely patient, kind and was very thorough in her explainations and she recommended a less invasive procedure that another dental office in the Pearl wanted to do. This was a total game changer and I am thrilled to say that I am actually looking forward to my deep cleaning this week. Also, Tonya the Patient Coordinator was very helpful and even took time to talk to my fiance about what insurance policy would be best. For the first time in my life I’m actually excited about getting dental work done and feel very safe in Dr. Vu’s care.

Wonderful experience with Dr. Vu and her staff at Wellness dental! Made my first appointment with them easily and they followed through with my insurance company to verify their in-network participation. Super friendly greeting when I arrived, followed with efficient, friendly, and gentle service. Dr. Vu handled the cleaning herself, and with her experience as a former dental tech, she handled it better than any dental hygienist I’ve ever had. Like other reviewers, I appreciated Dr. Vu’s dental-nerd professionalism and her staff’s down-to-earth approach. Actually looking forward to seeing them at my next check-up.

I really appreciate the care I’ve been given by Dr. Vu and her staff. She is extremely thorough, methodical, and very considerate of how you are feeling at every step during the process. Best of all, she will explain what’s going on with your teeth in a way that you can actually understand. I was shown a photo for the first time of the abyss in my tooth after the cavity’s been removed but pre-filling, and it pretty darn cool, and a game changer. It really scares you into taking better care of your teeth! (If you’re squeamish I’m sure you don’t have to look at the photos either.) You can tell this is a practice that takes pride in their work. I’d highly recommend Wellness Dental.

As someone who is typically freaked out by the dentist, this team is amazing. Friendly, patient, non-judgy, and great at what they do. UPDATE: After a couple of years of going here, I’ve continued to have amazing experiences. I’ve been fortunate over the years to have seen several great dentists. Dr. Vu and team are hands down the best of the best in my experience.

Have been going to this office for few years now. Everyone there is very attentive. Personally I don’t take very good care of my teeth, because I always felt there are more important things to do than flossing my teeth. Dr. Vu was so great, she explained things in a way I can understand the issues I have. So now I am more aware of the importance of regular flossing.

On my first time back in Dr. Vu’s office since COVID-19, I felt like she created an extremely safe environment.  I shouldn’t have been surprised, as she detailed exactly what she was doing to comply with CDC guidelines in her emails to patients.  It seemed like it took a little longer, since they couldn’t use the water scaler, but Karen did an awesome job removing plaque the old-fashioned way!  I’ll be happy to return for my next appointment during this pandemic or even a future one…

Dr Vu and her amazing team at the Wellness Dental Clinic is the best dental team I have ever been too. They had quite a long treatment plan with me yet we powered through all of it in a few months and now I feel so much better physically and psychologically knowing I don’t have to worry about my teeth anymore. They do everything they can to work out your payments into manageable monthly charges to my credit card and they run a smooth and tight operation. As an ex registered nurse I am a fan for life and when I give a review it means something special happened and I want others to benefit as well.

Dr. Vu is wonderful. She took more time with me than any other dentist has in years..since I was a child. She cleaned my teeth personally, and it clear that she loves her job. The rest of the staff is also great. The Office Coordinator Tonya went over my Dental Benefits with me so I knew what I would be paying beforehand, and Dental Assistant Sarah was personable and friendly. I definitely recommend!

I have been a patient of Dr. Vu for over a year, and without a doubt in my mind, she’s the best dentist I’ve ever had. I had many dental issues which she has solved for me through a range of therapies all of which have been successful. She explained everything she wanted to do in a clear and professional manner, and answered all of my questions before any work commenced. I also researched the cost of the work for myself, and found her charges to be completely in line with industry standards for the area. In short, I feel that I’ve gotten excellent value. Her staff are very professional and friendly including the front desk, hygienist, and technical assistants. I’m completely satisfied with Wellness Dental, and recommend them highly to anyone.

The staff at wellness dental are friendly and welcoming. Same goes for the dental hygienists. They try to get to know you as a person and take the time to talk you through the X-rays and photos they’ll be taking. Dr Vu is fantastic. She is incredibly patient, kind, and empathetic. She took the time to help me understand exactly why and how your parts of your hygiene creates cavities as well as focusing on effective preventative care. We worked out a treatment plan that addressed all of my concerns and answered all of my questions. Excellent and highly professional experience and without the eye gouging price tag. Highly recommend! 🙂

This was really an amazing experience. I am a woman in my twenties with EXTREME dental anxiety. I hadn’t been to a dentist in probably about ten years and was not interested in going if I could help it. I chipped a tooth and it revealed a large cavity, so I reluctantly went to see a dentist in CA who suggested that it may require a filling or a root canal–both were equally likely. However, I was moving to Portland that weekend so that practice recommended Wellness Dental. Chatting with the Tonya in the office was easy and they worked everything out regarding insurance for me (mostly via text which worked well for me during the move). They scheduled an appointment for me in two weeks, and offered to put me on their “emergency” list, understanding that the large chipped portion of my tooth was painful and my most recent short visit to the dentist was causing a lot of anxiety. It was comforting that they understood that my anxiety about getting this taken care of made it urgent and worthy of being on the “emergency” list. They called me with an appointment 5 days sooner than my original and left time for a procedure in case I wanted the filling to be placed that day. The practice assured me over the phone that, during that appointment, they would place a filling if that was the path that was right for my teeth, and, if not, would place a temporary filling to then have a root canal later in order to minimize the number of times I would be in the office. After an hour and a half at another dentist that ended up being simply a consultation appointment, it was comforting to know that action would be taken in that appointment instead of just conversation to make this process quicker overall. They also let me email them the x-ray I had taken at the other practice so that I would not need another one. The appointment itself was as good as it gets–truly. The fact that this seems to be an all female-identifying practice is so comforting. Everyone is warm and really understands that many people are really apprehensive about dentistry. I felt safe and I felt as though I really trusted everyone there. They had effective precautions for COVID which made me feel really safe and, unlike the previous practices, they allowed my partner to sit in a chair near me so that I wouldn’t be alone. Sara, the dental assistant, was wonderful and warm, even as I cried on the chair. She explained everything asked me if I was ready as things were happening. She talked to me about my anxiety around the visit (which I had written about in my new patient forms) and it definitely seemed as though she communicated that to Dr. Vu before she spoke to me. I also feel there is a lot of shame around cavities and dental hygiene, but Sara took time to look at my other teeth as well (something the other practice did not do) and told me all of my other teeth look great and this one tooth seems to be the anomaly. Hearing that from her made me feel relieved about how I was taking care of my teeth and reduced some of the shame around the visit. I have a deep mistrust of dentistry as I have been scammed by many dentists in my childhood. I have always thought (as a result of these poor experiences) that dentists are incentivized to give you treatments you don’t need or pursue the most extreme option. Dr. Vu changed that for me, truly. She introduced herself to me and asked me about my anxieties around the visit and made me feel comfortable to share that I don’t really trust dentistry all that much. She shared some personal stories about how her childhood dentist took extreme measures on her teeth and this has backfired and now requires her to get a lot of work done on her teeth. She said this shapes her philosophy toward minimally invasive dentistry. Then she said something that made me trust her completely: if she saw a surface cavity that I could reach with my toothbrush she wouldn’t fill it because the trauma of filling could make everything worse instead of helping. She then assured me that she didn’t think this would require a root canal, based on my x-ray, which was a relief given that the previous dentist thought I might need one (which only served to worsen my anxiety about the whole thing). She then asked me if I prefer being told in detail about everything that is happening or if I would rather not know. I told her I want to know but that I wanted this over as soon as possible. I also have anxiety around needles so the 2-min long injection was hard but Dr. Vu shook my cheek to distract me which worked well and Sara gave me a stress ball. The entire procedure lasted under 30 minutes and even though it was a large filling I have had ZERO sensitivity. I have literally never trusted a dentist before, but I will go back to Dr. Vu because I know she is not going to do anything excessive, unreasonably invasive, or something that really doesn’t NEED to get done. If you hate going to the dentist, go here.

Never did I think I’d find myself writing a review for a dentist yet here I am. For good reason. Dr Vu and her team are some of the kindest and most talented in the biz. They give individualized and detailed attention and Dr Vu even remembered some personal details I had shared from my appointment SIX MONTHS PRIOR. They also were extremely kind and understanding when I had to inform them I could not afford a procedure they recommended for my permanent retainer and offered other options to ensure my gums stay healthy. I’ve had past dentists recommend “preventative fillings” which were totally bogus and I’ve never experienced that here. Their office staff is also very friendly and the office itself is impeccable WITH PARKING! Highly recommend.

Everyone is so welcoming and genuinely nice here! Dr. Vu was down-to-earth, extremely knowledgeable, and very gentle. Unique to this practice is that Dr. Vu does the initial cleaning. I found that to be the best part of the visit. She put me at ease and I actually had the chance to talk to her throughout, which you don’t typically get to do with your dentist. Beautiful office, very clean and high-tech equipment. Best dental experience I’ve ever had! Every aspect of the visit was top-notch! Highly recommend!

i *hate* going to the dentist. my fear of the dentist knows no bounds. i want to start with that. i had a wonderful experience here. i have never had a more comfortable and welcoming time. i understood all Dr. Vu’s recommendations and felt immediately as if i could trust her. she gave me a wonderful referral for an oral surgeon for my wisdom teeth and was extremely gentle and patient with me, as was the rest of her staff. Tonya, who is the Office Administrator i believe, was actively listening and reviewed all my insurance info and made everything easy to follow and understand. there were no surprises. i highly recommend this dental practice without hesitation. if you are are scared, worried, or it’s just been a while, let them know and they will make you totally comfortable in a very nonjudgmental way!

I was a first time patient to Wellness Dental and there are not enough great things to say! The staff is great and really good with following up and reminding you of your appointments, they also do en excellent job explaining any insurance questions as well as answering questions related to future care planning! Dr. Vu is AMAZING and very hands on! She listens to you and your needs and ensures she has addressed any questions or concerns, I didn’t feel at all I had left my appointment questioning my visit or my future care plans! I would and will recommend Wellness Dental to anyone seeking dental care!

One of, if not the best dental experiences I’ve had. Prior dentists I’ve been to seem tired; attention is divided and the communication needed to make a patient feel comfortable isn’t there. Definitely felt comfortable and well-informed during my visit. Dr. Han Vu is sincere, communicates well, and does a thorough job. I have all ready recommended Wellness Dental to two others since my first visit yesterday. 🙂

My first major procedure at this Dentistry was truly an amazing experience. I felt not only professionally cared for but truly involved in and informed about my care and the entire process. I was completely amazed at the numbing procedure that left me speaking clearly with no surrounding numbness and zero feeling on the tooth that had the procedure. The amount of care taken at every step was completely evident and appreciated! Thank you again Wellness Dental for making this patient getting a crown feel like royalty.

Dr. Vu is probably the best dentist I’ve seen since I was a child. Having moved around most of my life after college, it’s tough having to find a new dentist every time. She’s gentle, extremely knowledgeable, and tends to “nerd-out” about dentistry…how many dentists actually seem that passionate about their profession?? She speaks a lot about preventative dentistry, which might sound intuitive, but compared to the practice of other places (more reactive treatment) is actually quite innovative. In other words, I’d recommend her 🙂

My experience with Dr. Vu was wonderful! I had never had any dentist ever do my cleaning before (it was always the hygienist), but Dr. Vu said she likes to do the first cleanings when possible to get to know the patient which I thought showed a very high level of patient service. She was friendly, kind, and did a great (pain free!) job!

I saw Dr. Vu for the first time about 6 months ago for a complete dental evaluation with particular attention to a four tooth bridge made by a previous prosthodontist that I was not satisfied about. She was extremely thorough, detail oriented and passionate about her work. I returned last week for a cleaning and was greeted by Tonya, their Patient Coordinator who is very friendly, efficient and a pleasure to deal with. Next, Toshia, their hygienist cleaned and inspected my teeth and did an excellent job including the use of a medium power water planning tool to remove any residual material under my gums and, at my request, polished my teeth. She also measured the gum retraction pocket depth on each tooth and measured the amount a gum recession on each tooth which is very important as it indicates the degree unprotected root exposure. She was outstanding. Lastly, Dr. Vu inspected my teeth and gums and reviewed Toshia’s measurements. She was very thorough and I cannot recommend her and her team strongly enough. I have been to numerous high end prosthodontists and periodontists and would seek Dr. Vu out for any dental or prosthodontic work. Finally, the cost of the entire visit was very reasonable and less than I expected. I know good dental work as I am 64 and have four crowns and two bridges. They Are The Best in the Portland Metro Area! Check them out.

I just received a birthday card from Wellness Dental with a certificate to Saint Cupcake Bakery and realized my review is long overdue. From the iPad in the waiting room for patient use to their 1 year anniversary wine and cheese patient appreciation party a couple months ago, Dr. Vu and her staff definitely know how to spoil their patients. I’m so happy I found them!

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