Jonathan Roxas Dentistry
Jonathan Roxas, DDS:
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It’s been a while since I’ve been to the dentist.  A very long while.  So I was a bit apprehensive about taking that leap after so many years.  After reading the reviews here, I decided to go with Dr Roxas and am so glad I did.  I can now cross ‘conquer my fear of the dentist’ off my list.  As many other reviewers have said, the entire staff is wonderful.  So nice and welcoming from the start.  And instead of lectures about the bad parts (I definitely need more work), Dr Roxas emphasized the good parts and made me feel much more comfortable about what needs to be done in future visits.  Aware of my apprehension, everyone was super nice and always made sure I was okay with what was being done.  I even (gasp!) went to the dentist two days in a row.  And while I’m not exactly looking forward to my next visit, I’m confident that they’ll do their best to keep me (and my teeth) happy.

I don’t normally write online reviews, but I felt compelled to given that I chose to go Dr. Roxas based on all his positive reviews. I have avoided going to the dentist for the last 3 years, because the typical experience sucks. But I finally decided it was time for a cleaning, and am I so glad I chose to go here. The receptionist was super nice and made sure everything would be covered by insurance. It urned out I needed to get two fillings and that experience was the best I’ve ever had. They were very patient to explain everything they were going to do, and they took their time to make sure the novacaine was fully activated before they started drilling. The whole procedure was very quick and, for the first time in my life, I did not feel a thing. They were awesome. They even gave me a summary of the charges ahead of time for what I would have to pay out of pocket for the fillings, which is greatly appreciated given the complexity of the insurance world these days. Before I left the receptionist even told me that she might be ge tthe insurance to pay more than they first thought. I can’t recommend them more highly. I dare say this dental experience was almost pleasant. Finally, I won’t dread going to the dentist anymore.

This is the dentist for those who hates dentists, and/or have a long succession of traumatic childhood experiences involving orthodontry in general (it me). Dr. Roxas is amazing – kind, funny, calm. He’s super great, and reason alone to go here, but the real reason I’m reviewing is the support cast – Midge is basically the most rad front desk person you’ll ever meet, and my hygienist, Chenoa, is both brilliant at her job and so funny and generally awesome that I will hurl a chair through a window should I ever have to get my teeth cleaned by anyone else (not kidding). A friend initially recommended I go here several years ago, and now I’m passing on the karma by being that friend, advising you to go here. So, go.

If you’re on yelp looking for the best dentist in Portland, congratulations, your search is complete. These guys are, hands down, the best dentists I’ve ever had. Dr. Roxas really takes the time to explain to you what’s going on, and it feels like he keeps up to date on the most current knowledge in the field of dentistry. Chenoah is always a pleasure to be around, and makes getting my teeth cleaned actually enjoyable. And Midge rocks the front desk, and might just be one the most helpful people I’ve ever met. Seriously, these guys are the best. Sometimes I swing by there just to hang out with them.

I LOVE DR ROXAS!! I have been to quite a few dentists, and some of them I felt were not completely honest with me nor had my best interest in mind. I definitely feel like I can trust Dr Roxas. You can tell he truly cares about what is best for his patients. I am such a fan, in fact, that even though I was able to get dental insurance for 2014 (insurance that is not taken by this office), I decided to stay and continue to pay out of pocket. I was just not willing to give up having a dentist I could fully trust. If you can get in, I 100% recommend coming here.

I really really really really really really really love Dr. Roxas. No, really. The office is clean, the hygienists and people at the front desk are friendly, and Dr. Roxas really loves teeth. He works quickly and kindly and explains what is going on. He worked with me to get the care I needed at a price I could afford (since insurance only covers so much.) I would recommend him to anyone!

If you’re at all nervous about going to the dentist, feel self conscious about something don’t wait another second to call Dr. Roxas’ office. I’ve been a lifelong nervous dentist-goer and after two years of living abroad and getting zero dental care while I was gone I knew I needed to find the right dentist for me. After reading all of the reviews here I knew I’d found the right office. Everyone here is so, so nice calming, helpful and just the best. I spent three hours in the chair today and didn’t feel uncomfortable for a minute of it. I literally can’t stop smiling – the work they do here is amazing!

There is a good reason that Dr. Roxas has all 5 star reviews. I had to have a lot of work done this morning and although my face hurts I’m smiling. Due to a lack of insurance I hadn’t been to a dentist in about 6 years and lets just say I have some catching up to do.  Dr. Roxas was thorough, efficient, FAST and made me feel really comfortable. I am kicking myself for not knowing his assistants name but she deserves a big shout out as well… super nice and they are great at what they do. I have never had a filling before that when  i left, I looked at it and said “wow, that’s a beautiful filling”! Check that one off the list.

Since I found Dr Roxas through Yelp, I figured it was time to return the favor! I have been going to Dr Roxas for the past three years, and I can’t recommend him and his staff enough. His office staff and hygienists are friendly, helpful and great at their job. Not only is his office a short bike ride away, they take appointments as early as 7:00am so I can stop in before work. Dr Roxas really loves being a dentist – you can tell by how excited he is explaining what’s coming. Whether its a routine exam (complete with jaw massage) or a more complicated procedure, he will carefully walk you through the process and explain why he believes it necessary. Plus he always has some new tool he can’t wait to try, which makes me think he really takes the time to keep up with advances in his field.

A top-notch review for the whole office – not only Dr. Roxas, but the whole team, including Erin (the hygenist) and Rachel (the office manager / reception). I give some attention to the quality of my dentist – they make a difference and you see them with some frequency – and, having had dentists good and bad, Dr. Roxas is definitely of the *good*. On the key metrics – competent, attentive, and friendly people (honest too) and good equipment (technology!) – the office is in the best I’ve seen. True, it’s not much to look at (not drab, but not as chic as some offices in some Districts I may think of), but I see this as more a reflection of priorities (substance over style). Also, Rachel (office manager / reception) is the most cheerful (chipper!) receptionist I’ve ever met, ever. I don’t think she drinks happy juice – I think she *is* happy juice. Everyone in the office was not only competent, careful (“hmm, better take that x-ray shot again”, or “yup, that’s bone, not calculus”), and cheerful, but very happy to explain what they were doing and their thought process. Regarding technology, this was the first office I’ve been that uses digital x-rays, and thus they actually had the pictures (and other data) to hand, and did in fact refer to them during procedures. (I know – what a concept: actually use the data when it’s relevant.) The office is also very upfront about costs and options – the most of any medical service I’ve known. After doc had recommended a service, Rachael would explain what it would cost, what other options were (do you want resin, gold, or depleted plutonium?), and left decisions to me, without any hard sell. The office is across town for me, but I’m happy to go, and delighted with my experience!