Lovejoy Dental
Matthew Young, DMD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Sedation dentistry

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Sleep apnea therapy

Dental implants

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Wednesday: 7:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 7:00 am to 2:00 pm (by appointment only)

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

LOVE LOVE LOVE Lovejoy Dental!! Dr. Young is personable, professional and literally the best dentist you can find! I love and trust the whole team at Lovejoy. I’ve had multiple cleanings done by a variety of the hygienists and each and everyone of them are awesome! Super sweet, gentle, thorough and they are great at recommending products and routines specifically for you and your teeth. You are never treated like a “number” here. The staff knows your name, you are greeted when you first walk in and the entire appointment is pleasant. Pretty impressive considering a lot of people don’t enjoy the dentist. I’m happy to say I actually look forward to my appointments!! I will never go anywhere else!!! Dr. Young and his team have a lifelong customer. Oh and did I mention the location is awesome!! Beautiful, modern, clean office!! Other offices out there just don’t compare. Oh and the chapsticks are the best!! I always grab a couple while I’m there. 😉

It’s mashed potatoes and gravy here!! Always treated great and I’ve had multiple technicians that do a phenomenal job that the cleaning process is gentle and thorough. Dr young is the man and remembers right where we left off in regards to my teeth and our banter. All the equipment here seems to be state of the art and the chairs are comfy so I almost doze every time. Much love to these guys!

I switched to Lovejoy Dental a few years ago and am so happy I did – I love my Hygienist Mandy and Dr. Young! They do a great job in all aspects: they’re thorough, knowledgeable, and highly skilled in the procedures I’ve been in for. Dr. Young makes me feel very comfortable and I much appreciate his transparency, you’re taken through any procedure with documentation and/or imaging before the decision is made to have it done, so I have never felt like I’ve received work I don’t need. Lovejoy Dental has a great level of overall care, a beautiful, well-located office, awesome staff, and I would highly recommend them to my friends and family!

This was hands down the best dental experience I have had. Dr. Young took the preventive care route and restored a few stains I had on a couple teeth in order to prevent future damage from forming which I highly appreciate. No doctor I have previously seen explained or took those important necessary steps. I can’t imagine what situation I would have been stuck in in the future if I didn’t have treatment done. To include I was very nervous before treatment but Dr.young and His Dental assistant Jubilie were very sweet and talked me through the whole process and what steps were being taken throughout the process. I am excited to continue care with LoveJoyDental !

I have been a Lovejoy (formerly Rafia) Dental patient for many years and have been consistently impressed by the outstanding service and professionalism of the entire office staff. The space is modern yet open with abundant natural light and a calming feel. Dr Young is a expert dentist with an eye for cosmetic as well as functional dentistry. His practice is patient centered and he makes an extra effort to make sure everyone feels comfortable. I highly recommend this practice above all others I’ve ever attended. This is the #1 Dental office in town!

Outstanding care at Lovejoy! Great front desk experience, had my insurance verified before my appointment, was in and out for my cleaning and exam with Dr. Young in no time. Extra bonus points for above-and-beyond degree of care taken with COVID-related precautions (temps taken before entry, spaced out waiting room, separate entry and exits)

The Lovejoy Dental experience is incredible! The office is clean and comfortable, the staff is kind and efficient and Dr. Young is knowledgeable and caring. I appreciate the time and support they give during each appointment and I leave each cleaning (I do deep cleans every 3 months) feeling confident in the services I have received. I trust them 100% and know they always have my best interest and health as their top priority!

The thought of going to the dentist makes me nervous. Dr. Young and the team of professionals are well-equipped to handle patients like me. They fully explain whatever they are doing, and have a nice, delicate touch. I actually feel relaxed when I’m at Rafia Dental. Once, during a teeth cleaning, I almost fell asleep! I highly recommend Dr. Young and his team. From the moment I am greeted at the door to the end of my appointment, I always feel welcome and in good hands. FIVE STARS

I recently came in for a routine cleaning. The staff couldn’t have been nicer or friendlier! They took every possible precaution to keep both their patients and their staff as safe as possible. The cleaning by Christine was very thorough. I had questions about replacing my water pic and tips on how to floss more effectively which she easily answered for me. Dr. Young checked Christine’s impeccable work and made himself available if I had questions. Upon leaving, I got a goody bag which is always appreciated seriously love that you guys include lip balm!). Thank you for always making this a pleasant experience on top of your terrific service!

My family and  I have been going to Lovejoy Dental (formerly Rafia Dental) ever since we moved to the area. I love that you receive a great experience from the time you walk through the doors to the time you leave. I have been consistently pleased with the treatment I have received from Dr. Young and the entire staff. They are always prompt, professional and pleasant. Dr. Young is very knowledgeable, honest  and thorough. I’ve seen Mandy and Hannah for my cleanings and they do not disappoint. I look forward to seeing them. My family and I are very fortunate to have found Dr. Young and his staff. I highly recommend them.

I’m one of of those “I hate the dentist” types, but I have to say they do such a great job here and I *almost look forward to going. Everybody is a perfect balance of nice and professional, they are incredibly efficient yet nothing feels rushed. I never thought I would leave a 5 star review for any dentist, yet here we are. Wish I could leave 6 stars.

My experience with Lovejoy Dental and, more specifically, Dr. Young was nothing but exceptional! I came to his office for a second opinion on some cosmetic work on my front teeth after my last dentist just didn’t seem to understand what I wanted. Dr. Young was confident in his abilities to give me my desired improved natural result versus a fake Hollywood smile. I could tell he was motivated to address my concerns but he had the eye of a true professional. I knew from our first meeting that he was the right choice for me. I have finally found a dentist that I trust! Thank you Dr. Young and the whole Lovejoy Dental team!

I have been a patient of Dr. Young for years. I was ecstatic to hear the news that he had taken over this dental practice (formally known as Rafia Dental) and was giving it a facelift! The staff is so wonderful and the office has a great flow – I never am left sitting while they work on others! Dr. Young is honest about what he finds and is a great communicator, often taking photos along the way to show what he sees. If you are looking for a new dentist – this is the place to go! 10/10 recommend!

I get compliments on my teeth all the time. At 52, I finally went in for my very first root canal procedure, but walked out with a routine filling thanks to the amazing skills of Dr. Young at Rafia Dental. Thank you so much guys! I am so grateful for your expert, conservative treatment approach, and for putting up with my horrible anxiety in the dentist chair.

I followed Dr. Young from his old location, and I’m so happy to have him in PDX now! Dr. Young has given me several fillings, a few root canals, and has also given me emergency check ups. I have medical problems that make dentistry extremely difficult and painful, and he’s done everything right by me. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is afraid of the dentist or has a problem mouth.

The Rafia Dental experience is incredible! The office is clean and comfortable, the staff is kind & efficient and Dr. Young is knowledgeable and caring. I appreciate the time and support they give during each appointment and I leave each cleaning (I do deep cleans every 3 months) feeling confident in the services I have received. I trust them 100% and know they always have my best interest and health as their top priority.

If you haven’t switched to Rafia Dental you’re crazy. The staff is wonderful and the dentists are exceptional! I always feel welcome and leave with a smile. I was very impressed by the COVID precautions they are taking, everyone is masked up, they are limiting people waiting in the lobby and taking temps. I wouldn’t have expected anything less, they are amazing. Hannah cleaned my teeth today, A+. See you guys in 6 months!

This was hands down the best dental experience I have had. Dr. Young took the preventive care route and restored a few stains I had on a couple teeth in order to prevent future damage from forming which I highly appreciate. No doctor I have previously seen explained or took those important necessary steps. I can’t imagine what situation I would have been stuck in in the future if I didn’t have treatment done. To include I was very nervous before treatment but Dr.young and His Dental assistant Jubilie were very sweet and talked me through the whole process and what steps were being taken throughout the process. I am excited to continue care with LoveJoyDental !

I continue to have the best experiences with Dr. Young and his staff. I recently had some work done and it wasn’t an easy task, but Dr. Young was up for the challenge. I had been told by my previous dentist that I couldn’t save my broken tooth, but Dr. Young felt like it was worth a shot. I wasn’t holding my breath that it would work, but he did it! I got to keep the tooth. To make the experience even better he took time to call and check on me the morning he was set to leave for vacation, just WOW!  I couldn’t be happier. Dr. Young always takes great care of me and I’m very thankful. Big thanks to Dr. Young, Jube and his entire staff!

What a great team! All the way from booking the initial appointment to actually seeing the hygienist and the dentist was seamless and painless. Everyone in the office is super friendly and helpful. We showed up a little bit late for our appointment and work quickly seated in the chair. My dental hygienist, Tessie was super friendly and bubbly. She thoroughly explained why she gave the recommendations for the cleaning that she did, showed me all the x-rays and the points of concern. The dentist, Dr.  was very professional and welcoming And also thoroughly explained the plan of care. Their office is well-designed, and you have a nice view looking out from the dental chair. This was our first time coming here, but we definitely have now made this or permanent dental office. I highly recommend Visiting them and having them take care of you, you won’t be disappointed.

I get terrible anxiety at the thought of a cleaning, let alone a procedure for a cavity or crown. Today I had a deep cleaning and crown prep. Dr. Young and Hannah were fabulous. They walked me through everything and made sure I had what I needed to be comfortable. As crazy as this sounds to some, even to me, I am eager to be able to see my dentist and hygienist on a regular basis, free of fear! Thank you to everyone at Lovejoy Dental!

It’s mashed potatoes and gravy here!! Always treated great and I’ve had multiple technicians that do a phenomenal job that the cleaning process is gentle and thorough. Dr young is the man and remembers right where we left off in regards to my teeth and our banter. All the equipment here seems to be state of the art and the chairs are comfy so I almost doze every time. Much love to these guys!

I have been a client with Lovejoy dental since they were Rafia Dental. The staff is very welcoming and warm, you feel comfortable from the moment you step in to the office. The hygienists are very gentle and thorough, and Dr. Young is incredibly knowledgeable, hard working and truly cares about his patients. He helped me remedy a cracked tooth in a matter of a few days. Additionally, he is well connected in the dentist/orthodontic/maxillofacial industry with people who would bend over backwards to help him and his patients. This helped when I had to get an implant. Dr. Young has been the best dentist I have ever had and routinely recommend him to friends and family that are looking to make a change.

LOVE LOVE LOVE Lovejoy Dental!! Dr. Young is personable, professional and literally the best dentist you can find! I love and trust the whole team at Lovejoy. I’ve had multiple cleanings done by a variety of the hygienists and each and everyone of them are awesome! Super sweet, gentle, thorough and they are great at recommending products and routines specifically for you and your teeth. You are never treated like a “number” here. The staff knows your name, you are greeted when you first walk in and the entire appointment is pleasant. Pretty impressive considering a lot of people don’t enjoy the dentist. I’m happy to say I actually look forward to my appointments!! I will never go anywhere else!!! Dr. Young and his team have a lifelong customer. Oh and did I mention the location is awesome!! Beautiful, modern, clean office!! Other offices out there just don’t compare. Oh and the chapsticks are the best!! I always grab a couple while I’m there. 😉

Dr. Young, , and all the staff at Lovejoy Dental are great!! I have had nothing but wonderful experiences at this clinic. The hygienists are thorough but gentle and Dr. Young is very kind and conservative in his approach. Like many of you I was a little nervous to go to the dentist during COVID, but I felt safe and secure during my entire visit. 5 stars!

My family and I have been patients at Lovejoy dental for years.   Dorothy and the front desk are polite, professional,  and efficient from the moment that you arrive.  The office is immaculately clean, as one would expect. Both Mandy and Tara have done my cleanings, and they are gentle, and very nice.  I am a patient of Dr. Young and you can tell right from the first impression that he is honest, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable in his field.  Most importantly, you will be able to see that he has your best interests and health in mind, as well as a passion for his industry. Not to mention he is always extremely polite to his patients, and his staff.  The office has all of the latest equipment and technology. If there has ever been an issue with my oral care, Dr. Young has always shown me exactly what the issue was via x-ray or pictures, and has explained to me the best treatment plan in a way that I could understand.  As a result, I have never felt like they were just trying to “find things” just so they could try and make money off me. I have had this happen in the past with other dental groups.   I feel extremely fortunate to have found Lovejoy dental for my family care, and if your in need of an honest dentist that will treat you like family, look no further. Best dental group hands down!

I have been a Lovejoy dental patient (formerly Rafia Dental) for several years now and have been impressed with their consistent, outstanding quality and service. Dr Young is an expert level dentist and truly has an eye for cosmetic work if you are interested. Their staff is professional and courteous with many experienced hygienists.  The office setting is modern yet relaxing with natural light and an open feel. I recommend Lovejoy Dental 110%!

I have been going here for several years. Most recently with the change from Rafia to Lovejoy dental with addition of new dentist and other changes things have gone from super great to incredibly super great. Improved check in flow  with great hygienists and superb dentists. I had a very difficult back tooth crown in a small mouth and am very anxious about dental work Dr. Young made it painless and quick with a perfect result. Thank you to the whole staff. The COVID precautions follow best practices and I felt totally safe during my last cleaning.

I’ve been going to Lovejoy Dental (formerly Rafia Dental) for years now and I’m continually impressed by the level of service and attention I’ve received. The hygienists are incredibly thorough and gentle. Dr. Young does incredible work with attention to detail while still managing to get me in and out of the office quickly. Best of all, they’re all really nice folks and good conversationalists. I encourage anyone in the area to give them a try.

This is a state of the art facility is located in the heart of the pearl district with updated COVID-19 protocols to ensure your safety. This office, and their dedicated team will surpass all your expectations from the moment you walk in for your initial exam until you leave following completion of all your dental needs. Drs. Young and Way are two of Portland’s premiere dentists with years of experience and work closely with many of other top dental specialists in the community to provide you the highest quality care

5/5 for Dr. Young at Rafia Dental! I recently visited Dr. Young for the first time for a simple pre-ortho bite assessment as he will be my primary dentist after my ortho treatment which begins next month. In what was supposed to be a quick appointment Dr. Young (thankfully) identified some concerns with his naked eye that were confirmed with his x-rays. We scheduled a second appointment to address the concerns and get the work done that was needed. Everything was accomplished within one appointment and I was updated along the way of where he was in the process. Dr. Young is honest, upfront and friendly. It is completely obvious that he knows that he is doing and does it well, I recommend Dr. Young at Rafia for anyone needing a dentist!

I chipped a tooth playing soccer over a weekend and, still new to Portland, didn’t have a dentist to call. I showed up at Rafia when they opened on Monday morning and they found a way to get me in for a quick scan that day and a full appointment the next day despite a full schedule. I received a perfectly good-looking temporary veneer and ultimately a permanent one that looks great. Dr. Young was professional, quick, and thorough. I’m headed back for a regular check-up visit next … I had to wait 2 months for the next appointment, but I had some restrictions on time of day so I felt it was understandable.

I can’t say enough about how impressed I was with this dental office. The staff was very welcoming and Dr. Young is hands down the best dentist I have ever seen. Although my own particular medical/dental conditions are quite poor, Dr. Young was caring and compassionate about my situation and I never once felt he wanted to make a ton of money off of me……something I recently encountered with two previous dentists. I only wish I would have found this doctor years ago. I have heard fabulous things about the other doctor in the office, Dr. , but I haven’t personally seen him.

My family and I have been patients at Rafia Dental for years. Dorothy and the front desk staff are very polite, professional, and efficient from the moment you arrive. The office is immaculately clean, as one would expect. Both Mandy and Tara have done my cleanings and they were both gentle and super nice. I have been a patient of Dr. Young and he is very honest, efficient, and extremely knowledgeable. Most importantly, you can tell right away that he truly has my best interests in mind, and a passion for his industry. Not to mention he is very polite to both myself and all of his staff everytime I have been there. The office has all of the latest equipment and technologies. If there has ever been an issue with my oral care, Dr. Young has shown me exactly what the issue was, via xray or pictures, and clearly explained a treatment plan to correct it. Because of this, I have never felt like they were just “finding things” just so they could make money. I have had that experience in the past at another office and it is not a good feeling. I feel extremely fortunate to have found Rafia Dental for me and my families oral care and if your in need of an honest dentist that will treat you like family, look no further. Best dentist hands down

I found Rafia dental on a whim, looking for dentists nearby who accepted my insurance. When I saw the positive reviews, I booked my appointment. Now I understand the reviews! From the front desk check-in to my chat with the doctor, everyone was so kind and professional which made me feel much more at ease as I have dentist phobia due to adverse childhood experiences! The staff made me laugh and were super fun to work with. My hygienist was amazing and my doctor was very thorough in his explanations, empathetic, and I felt like he was really listening to me. They went over the cost of everything in detail and let me know which services were optional and which were the most important for my dental health. I’ve moved since I booked my initial appt at this office but I will gladly drive across town and pay for parking in the Pearl in order to keep these folks as my dental clinic. Would recommend 100%

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