Whittemore Family Dentistry
William Whittemore, DMD:
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★★★★★

DENTAL TREATMENTS OFFERED

Dental cleaning

White fillings

Crowns

Inlays & onlays

Bridges

Clear aligners

Pediatric dental care

Porcelain veneers

Teeth whitening

Dentures & partials

Root canal treatment

Tooth extraction

TMJ treatment

Dental implants

Sedation dentistry

CLEAR ALIGNER SERVICES

OFFICE HOURS

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: 10:00 am to 7:00 pm

Wednesday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Thursday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Friday: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Saturday: Closed

Sunday: Closed

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PATIENT REVIEWS

I have severe dental anxiety… this is the first dentist I have ever trusted, felt comfortable with and experienced a deep level of caring from. The place has state of the art equipment, beautiful patio to look out on, extreme cleanliness and very caring gentle professionals. I’ve had 2 procedures done now: a simple recovery of a chipped front tooth filling and a crown following a root canal. I felt well advised, taken care of and the procedures were done expertly with very little pain and discomfort.

Dr. Whittemore is kind, patient, and knowledgeable. I really appreciate the time he took to examine my teeth and explain in detail my needs and plan of care. I really appreciate that he listened to my concerns and my goals. I also appreciate his friendly, caring staff.

Great experience. Every one I met was so nice and kind. They seemed to authentically care about me and my experience. The dentist had some recommendations, but it was not high pressure at all. In fact it was the opposite of high pressure. I’m am so glad that I found this place and already know that I will be much happier getting my dental care taken care of here.

Dr. Whittemore and his staff are excellent! I recently had a wisdom tooth emergency that needed to be extracted. Not only were they able to accommodate me with an immediate appointment, but they were very professional and made the process very easy and as painless as possible. I would recommend them for any of your dental needs! Thanks to Dr. Whittemore, Brittney, Amanda, and Ariel for helping me through this :).

The only dentist that I don’t mind going to! The staff is super kind and great at what they do. They’re quick and efficient, but doing everything so well! Went here originally to have a crown redone after having not one, but TWO dentist mess it up. They fixed it and I’ve never had any issues since! About to move farther away from here, but will still continue to see them as long as I live anywhere near Portland!

I just got home from my first visit with Dr. Whittemore and upon entering the beautiful building, I was immediately greeted by a very warm and friendly office manager. What a great first impression. I filled out my new patient paperwork and was brought back for the appointment for my daughter. We needed a consult about my daughter and Dr Whittemore was so warm and very friendly. He listened to our concerns and what what we were hoping for. He was very detailed and organized in his explanation of what he saw and what the options were for treatment. He even recommended putting off costly treatment due to the growth of my child and problems that we could encounter and what was best at this time. I really appreciated his expertise and honest assessment of what should be done rather than just do the more costly treatment. He seemed to really think of what was best for her. Wow. I am not easily impressed so I am pretty thankful to have found such a wonderful caring, and honest dentist who I have heard does quality work. Can’t wait to see that in the future, as he has new patients now! Thank you, Dr. Whittemore and your team for a great visit today! I feel very confident recommending him to my friends and family!

Dr. Whittemore and his staff are excellent! Fear free clinic and didn’t once feel rushed. I came in thinking I had a cavity but Dr. Whittemore reassured me that it was simply a stain on my tooth (whew)! Everyone there were very nice and personable. This place is also has very reasonable fees for people like myself who don’t have dental insurance. 🙂

I had SO MUCH anxiety about going to the dentist, and it had been a shamefully long time since my last check-up, so it was inevitable that something would crop up… and it REALLY did.  I had no idea that one little tooth could cause SO MUCH pain!  I called Dr. Whittimore for help, and WOW, did he deliver!  The office staff and technicians were incredibly supportive when I came in, and Dr. Whittimore wasn’t the least bit judgmental, he just helped me, with kindness and gentleness.  I’ve been in for follow-up appointments to get all caught up with some proper care for my teeth, and my dental anxiety isn’t a thing any more at all!  Everyone that I’ve seen has been kind, gentle, and patient… I really can’t say enough good things, these are truly good people.

Warm & Friendly! I was excited to find an office right next door to my favorite eye doctor – so the convenience of having my appointments back to back was a huge thumbs up. I first had seen their office last year when I walked by, and after receiving a flyer about their in-office dental membership plan, it was a done deal. The office environment is cozy and friendly, and the staff was great to chat with. Thanks for a great visit!

What a great add to Sellwood.  Dr. Whittemore has the skills and the technology to provide state-of-the-art care.  This brand new office has all the bells & whistles, plus two dentists who strive to provide exceptional patient care in a relaxing setting.  They’ve hired the best staff and are anchored in the Sellwood community.  If you are looking for a convenient dental office with dentists who are committed to your long term dental care, Whittemore is for you.  The office is beautiful but the costs are in line with my current dentist and for some of the work I have been delaying, less expensive out of pocket.

I had what I felt my something less than normal going on in my gum. I left a recording on their urgent care line and Doctor Whittemore called me back that evening. He asked a few questions and then made an appointment for me. I was very happy with the quick response and appointment time. They are taking all precautions to keep their patients and themselves safe by as they reopen during this lingering pandemic. Thank you to the doctor and staff of Whittemore Dental

Dr Whittemore was extremely kind and explained everything he was doing which helped with my anxiety. Angie (who took my x-rays, Ariel (who cleaned my teeth), and Brittany (who checked me in, explained insurance things, and helped me formulate a financial plan for further treatment) were all professional, gentle, friendly, and encouraging. They all made me laugh in different ways. I’m grateful to have found this dental practice!

Dr. Whittemore’s staff was courteous and friendly and they truly made me feel welcome in their office. Their kindness went well beyond what is required of them and it was an absolute pleasure to make their acquaintance. Moreover, Dr. Whittemore’s professionalism in his evaluation of my dental situation was articulated in a straightforward and informative manner, that was designed for me to make an educated decision. I have nothing but high praise for the way Dr. Whittemore and his staff are running their business, and if anyone is looking for a new dentist, it would be foolish to not consider visiting their facility for an evaluation

I hadn’t seen a dentist in over five years, so I was really nervous about having a routine checkup. Dr. Whittemore and his staff were really awesome. The entire experience was pleasant. The waiting room was nice, the front desk was helpful and informative. The hygienist who cleaned my teeth and took x rays was friendly and answered all my questions in a really straightforward, thoughtful way. When Dr. Whittemore went over my x rays and chatted with me about my teeth he was brief, but answered all my questions. I’ll definitely be using their practice as my go to from now on.

I had a not so great experience at my last dentist, when I came in yesterday with concerns about my previous fillings being sort of incomplete, Dr. Whittemore saw the issues right away without me noting any details. He is very personable and experienced! He has great bedside manners and was very patient. I’m thankful he was the one doing my cleaning for my first ever appointment here, it allowed me to get to know him before he fixes my fillings next week. I highly recommend him

We just moved to Portland and were looking for a family dentist. Since we are looking to purchase a home in Sellwood we thought we should find a dentist in the area. I knew this place was special the moment I walked through the door. Everyone was extremely nice and professional. Brittany and Ariel greeted me upon arrival and once I had my paperwork done Ariel whisked me back to take x-rays and start the cleaning. Ariel is amazing! She is super professional but also just a nice person. She always told me what to expect prior to doing anything and made me feel really comfortable. Once she was done Dr. Whittemore came in and introduced himself. He was also really nice and professional. He looked over my x-rays and talked me through what he was looking at. He pointed to a spot and said, “there is a spot here that I want to get rid of.” He went to work and made everything super easy and explained what he was doing along the way. I don’t suffer from dental anxiety, but this was the best dental experience I have had by far! I highly recommend this practice!

Will and his staff are great! Their location is awesome and the new office is really well done. I am really happy with the professionalism and neighborhood feel they provide. I have finally found my long term dentist. Thanks guys!

I have seen Dr. Whittemore for my dental care since 2004. I enjoy how he makes me feel at ease and his conservative approach to my care. He has always given me options and listened to my needs.  If I could give him more than 5 stars, I would!

Love this place. The hygienists are efficient and very friendly and the dentist is thorough with a great bedside manner. The front desk staff is also nice and professional. The office itself is clean and welcoming. I’ve been here three times already for routine cleaning and x-rays and they’ve all been good experiences. Plus they’re easy to sign up for, notification system is simple and convenient and they have an insurance program that makes it very doable.

This is a wonderful place. Dr. Whittemore and staff are kind, efficient, and knowledgeable. I recently had a very bad experience with another dentist so I was nervous to start somewhere new. I am so relieved to have found Dr. Whittemore, and my confidence in him and his staff is very high. His office equipment is cutting edge (what, no waiting a week or two to get a permanent crown?!). I could not be more pleased.

We receive an offer through the mail that we couldn’t refuse for free teeth whitening for new customers. We immediately booked our appointments. We completed our visit and picked up our free teeth whitening kits a few days later. I took them on a trip shortly after and alas, lost them. My husband was in for a followup and mentioned this to one of the staff. They said no problem, come on in and we will replace them! This was above and beyond great customer service! Thank you! The staff is very friendly. The technicians are gentle, thorough and knowledgeable. State of the art equipment! Dr. Whittemore suggests treatment options and upfront prices them out for your out of pocket expenses. (No surprises) We recently moved out of the ‘hood but will definitely gladly make the trip over the bridge to Dr. Whittemore and team!

I really appreciate that Dr. Whittemore is very communicative, and his staff is very polite, his office is very clean and appears to have advanced technological devices. They also seem fair, they don’t try to push to perform work that can otherwise be kept an eye on and dealt with at a later time.

The moment you walk in the space is inviting. The staff were all very friendly and a pleasure to work with. Dr. Whittemore himself was professional and calming. The equipment seemed to be state of the art: from imaging to cleaning. I left with my teeth feeling clean in a timely manner. I would highly recommend Dr. Whittemore’s office to anyone.

I had my teeth cleaned by Ariel. She was very sweet and professional. Today I saw Dr. Whittemore and Amanda. They worked on removing a crown, fixing a cavity, and making a new crown. They were wonderful! No pain, completely professional, and the results are fantastic. I will be returning. I’m glad to have found them!

I hate dentists and I LOVE this place. They are so nurturing and sensitive. They have the coolest machine that avoids hundreds of x-rays – it was literally 15 seconds. They gave me head phones to drown out any noise when my teeth where being cleaned . The best part was the polish tasted like cookie dough . It was so yummy – I kept wanting more. I’ve switched my entire family here. They deserve a 5 star

I am so impressed with this clinic, Dr. Whittemore and team. Their staff are incredibly professional and accommodating. This is the only dental practice I’ve experienced no lecturing about dental hygiene  Their patient education is delivered conversationally with understanding. Dr. Whittemore is personable and friendly and has a very good “bedside manner.” I was worried that my insurance would not be in network because of how nice (upscale) the clinic is, but I am happy to report I had no reason for concern. Dr. Whittemore clearly takes pride in his business and service. The team works hard to make sure your visit is comfortable and goes the extra mile to take care of you. I’ve had a couple of odd things come up over the last year and the hygienists suggestions to address were spot-on. Today Dr. Whittemore called me to talk through a concern. Thank you for the amazing service!

What a great dentist! The entire team here is amazing! They were very gentle and extremely knowledgeable. He does not try to over sell you on any extra work which I’ve seen at other offices. The office itself is exceptionally clean and very modern and new. The dentist was personable and took extra time talking to me and going through everything he was doing and looking at. Great experience I’ll definitely be back!

Dr. Whittemore and his staff are excellent! I recently had a wisdom tooth emergency that needed to be extracted. Not only were they able to accommodate me with an immediate appointment, but they were very professional and made the process very easy and as painless as possible. I would recommend them for any of your dental needs! Thanks to Dr. Whittemore, Brittney, Amanda, and Ariel for helping me through this :).

I couldn’t be happier with Dr. Whittemore and his staff – they are professional, efficient, friendly and they love what they’re doing. I felt so good the whole time I was there for my appointment . Excellent energy, light-filled office, painless procedure, interesting conversation ( with me mumbling in the chair ) and really good people. I have found my A-Team!

I have enjoyed my visits to Whittemore Family Dentistry. Brittany at the front desk is professional without being stiff. Ariel the hygenist offered suggestions and tools on how to better care for my teeth without being a jerk about it. Amanda the dental Assistant is super competent and quickly provides the dentist with the tools he needs to get the job done. I went to have some fillings done (which is not super pleasant in general) and I feel like the process went so fast because Amanda was so on top of what was needed next to complete the proceedure. Dr. Whittemore is patient, kind, encouraging, and willing to answer all the questions I have about what is happening. I also want to add that there is supposed to be some amount of pain after getting a filling done (and I had previously at a different dentist had extreme amounts of pain and sensitivity after) but after my visit and filling at Whittemore Family Dentistry I had no pain or sensitivity in the following days. It might be a fluke but I choose to think it’s the skill of Dr. Whittemore. The act of having dental work done is by and large not super pleasant but Whittemore Family Dentistry makes it as painless and pleasant as possible. My only complaint is that sometimes they play Maroon 5 which is awful even if you are not laying in a chair with 4 dental tools and someone else’s hands in your mouth.

I showed up late and on the wrong day, but they happily got me in with 0 min wait time. Great facility and staff. Front desk was very helpful and displayed confidence, dental assistant was very friendly, genuine and observant, dentist was polite and very informative. The hygienist (Ariel) seems to truly know her craft and take it seriously. I got the vibe that she is passionate about it, which is not easy to find (in my experience). I feel like she took really good care of my gums, and did her best to make my experience comfortable (while still thoroughly cleaning)

I went in to have some cavities filled. I’ve had very bad experiences in the past with doctors not giving me the Novacain correctly, meaning I was in extreme pain during the procedure. I expressed this concern to Dr. Whittemore who took it very seriously. He checked in with me several times during the procedure, and even took the time to explain to me why I most likely had a poor experience in the past. At one point I did feel the drill, and he promptly stopped, applied more Novacain, and proceeded with no more pain. It was honestly as good of an experience as one could expect from having a cavity filled

I had an excellent cleaning. I don’t necessarily look forward to getting my filling done next week (because who likes fillings??) but I am much more relieved knowing it will be done by Dr. Whittemore and his staff. I have already recommended this office to my girlfriend, and I will continue to recommend their practice to other friends as well. 5/5. Excellent customer service too.

I just got home from my first visit with Dr. Whittemore and upon entering the beautiful building, I was immediately greeted by a very warm and friendly office manager. What a great first impression. I filled out my new patient paperwork and was brought back for the appointment for my daughter. We needed a consult about my daughter and Dr Whittemore was so warm and very friendly. He listened to our concerns and what what we were hoping for. He was very detailed and organized in his explanation of what he saw and what the options were for treatment. He even recommended putting off costly treatment due to the growth of my child and problems that we could encounter and was was best at this time. I really appreciated his expertise and honest assessment of what should be done rather than just do the more costly treatment. He seemed to really think of what was best for her. Wow. I am not easily impressed so I am pretty thankful to have found such a wonderful caring, and honest dentist who I have heard does quality work. Can’t wait to see that in the future, as he has new patients now! Thank you, Dr. whittemore and your team for a great visit today! I feel very confident recommending him to my friends and family!

Great addition to the Sellwood neighborhood! Everyone on the staff is very friendly and clearly enjoys their work. The office is brand new and all the equipment is top of the line. If you are looking for a new dentist I would definitely check them out!

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