Columbia River Dentistry
Nathan Dustin, DMD:
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I heard about Parkrose via Groupon and my first thought was, “NE 122nd Avenue?! I’m not going to Pendleton to get my teeth cleaned!” And then my never-subservient index finger clicked and I was going. Very glad I did. I scored a great 10 mile bike ride in the sun on the way (I’d recommend taking the bike path along Marina Drive, which is great…and beats the hell out of sucking fumes and dodging irate vehicles (and their equally angry drivers) near Columbia and I-205) and arrived a scant 2 minutes before my appointment. Sorry for the long parentheses…what was I talking about? Right! Dentists. The receptionist was cheery and friendly and even brought my parched self some water. Stephanie the dental hygienist was quick, cheery and totally professional…and their digital x-ray machine (along with all the rest of their equipment) was the best you can get. (Not that I know medical equipment – I’m not in dental sales! – but it was shiny and my brain didn’t simmer when they x-rayed me.) After my teeth were shiny and (almost) white, Dr. Nathan Dustin checked out my cavities and sent me on my merry way. Apparently my PREVIOUS dentist had made a mistake with a couple fillings and I needed to have them replaced because there were cavities brewing beneath their white facade. Thumbs 100% down… Don’t be skerred. Parkrose is a short jaunt off the freeway, Sandy Blvd or Columbia, parking is free, the office is spotless and the service impeccable. Check it out!

I purchased the Groupon for this office as well. Like many of the other reviewers, I don’t have insurance, and finding an affordable place was a struggle. This location is waaaay out of the way for me, but I was so happy with my experience that I’ll make the trek out there whenever I need to. Karen was my hygienist and she was so friendly and knowledgeable! I was a little worried about going to the dentist with a Groupon, thinking that I might get sub-par service or be “upsold” on more expensive procedures. That wasn’t the case at all. My visit was very pleasant. I have one problem area that needs to be fixed, but there was no pressure to get it done right away. Dr. Dustin explained the options and before I left, the receptionist printed out a summary of what I needed to have done, including the cost, so I can determine when I can have the work done. Overall, this was a really great experience, and I would recommend this office and staff without reservations.

I had been shopping around for a dentist for several weeks because I don’t have dental insurance and it had been a year since my last cleaning. As luck would have it, they offered a $59 x-rays, cleaning & exam on Groupon. I hesitated to purchase despite the great value (the next cheapest place I had found was going to cost at least $120 for the same services) because of their location. I live in The Pearl and don’t have a car. Also, I will be leaving Portland this month and will not be back for about a year as I’m traveling around the world, so I had a very narrow window to get in for the appointment. The day I purchased the Groupon, I call Parkrose to make the appointment. Already they were booked up until September so I put myself on their cancellation list. After not hearing from them for about a week, I decide to call them once a week to remind them I needed to get in quickly if there were any cancellations. My efforts finally paid off and I had my appointment today. While it was not terribly complicated to get to their office from downtown (you can take a combination of buses and/or the MAX), it still took about 80 minutes door-to-door from The Pearl. Also, it’s worth mentioning that their location on NE 122nd is in a bit of an industrial area with a lack of sidewalks from the nearest bus stop most of the way to their office. When I arrived at the office, I was greeted by the friendly receptionist and given a few pages of standard paperwork to fill out. That took less than 5 minutes and soon an assistant led me back to the room to start the process. She introduced herself and settled me in, then took all the x-rays (full mouth) which took about 10 minutes. Then the hygienist came in and introduced herself and we proceeded to chat (as much as I was able) during my very thorough cleaning. Karin was super friendly and extremely diligent with the entire process (plaque removal, power cleaning, flossing). I really appreciated the extra time (almost an hour) she took to ask questions in the beginning then make sure my teeth were as clean as possible. Immediately after she finished, Dr. Dustin came in and chatted with me before taking a good look at my teeth and my x-rays. He made sure to thank me for coming in because of the Groupon and indicated that he hoped I would come back the next time I need dental care. Overall, I highly recommend Parkrose Dental Studio. Their offices are very clean & modern, with all the latest equipment. The entire staff was super friendly. Of course, I understand if you are in urgent need of dental care, you may need to consider the possibility that it could be several months before you can get an appointment due to the popularity of the Groupon. But this was a great deal and I had such a great experience that I would still go back even if I had to pay out of pocket with no Groupon.

I’ve been coming here ever since I moved to Portland and I’ve never been happier with my dental care. The front office staff, and both dentists have been phenomenal every visit. They remember my name, details about my teeth, and even the life stuff that comes up. They make me feel important and I couldn’t ask for a better team.

I’m a new patient of Dr. Dustin. I was extremely impressed with the level of customer service I received from him and his entire staff. Dr. Dustin explained each step of the dental procedure and made me feel extremely comfortable and safe. Not only did his staff exceed my expectations, his equipment is by far the best I’ve ever seen. I was able to get a root canal and crown all in the same visit. No temporary crown. Dr. Dustin used hIs 3D software to make me a porcelain crown in under 15 min. And it fit perfectly the first time he placed it on my tooth. That’s unreal! I highly recommend Dr. Dustin to anyone who is in need of a dentist and is thinking of switching.