A current guide to Bend dentists for family care, emergencies, implants, kids, dental anxiety and Oregon Health Plan, with posted prices and membership plans, insurance details, and a state license check for every dentist.
By All Things Bend · Updated October 24, 2026 · Every listing checked on its own website and with the state license board
A cracked molar on a Friday, a toddler’s first visit, an implant, OHP coverage and no insurance at all are different searches. Tap what you need and the practice list below narrows to match.
Tap a need to see our picks for it.
🪥 Regular dentist
Cleanings, checkups, fillings and the dentist who keeps your X-rays.
What each practice publishes about insurance, plans, prices and emergencies, checked on its own site on October 24, 2026. “Not posted” means the site doesn’t say, not that the office doesn’t offer it. Ask.
Each card says what the practice publishes and lists every dentist we checked with the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
Showing all 10 practices.
Large group · 10 dentists · three Bend offices
Bend Family Dentistry
Best for: A big bench of general dentists across three sides of town
Regular dentist
Dental anxiety
One of Bend’s largest general-dentistry groups. Its site lists ten dentists across three offices it calls Third Street, Chandler Ave, and Colorado Ave and Emkay Dr. Founding dentist Dr. Brad Hester has practiced in Bend since 1994 and lists training in reconstructive dentistry, implants, IV sedation and TMJ.
Heads up
Its website currently shows no addresses, phone numbers, insurance or new-patient details (the locations page is blank), so call the office nearest you to confirm.
Offices
Third Street, Chandler Ave, and Colorado Ave & Emkay Dr. Federal NPI provider records put its dentists at 660 NE 3rd St, 965 SW Emkay Dr and 625 NW Colorado Ave.
Services
General and family dentistry with digital imaging; Dr. Hester’s bio lists implant and IV-sedation training.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Hester D6472, Grady D10810, Van Volkenburg D11095, Tasooji D11430, Builder D7773, Covalt D11219, Yonan D6909, Holtman D11523, Theda D11428, Hoskins D11676.
Best for: Implants and full-arch cases, with prices posted up front
Implants
Tooth emergency
Dental anxiety
Cosmetic
No insurance
An implant-focused practice with offices on NW York Drive on the westside and NE Medical Center Drive by St. Charles. It is the only Bend practice we found that posts procedure prices on its site.
Posted prices
Immediate implant placement after extraction from $1,998; same-day crowns or veneers from $1,107; root canals from $1,025; wisdom tooth extraction from $273. Full-arch “All-on-X” is shown as a placeholder (“$2X,XXX”), so ask.
Consults
Free consultation with a 3D X-ray and a written plan with costs. New-patient visits take a $75 reservation fee (credited toward treatment); a missed or late-cancelled new-patient visit is charged $399.
Emergency
Same-day and next-day emergency appointments.
Sedation
Dental sedation and anesthesia for anxious patients.
Insurance & plans
Insurance participation isn’t posted. In-house plan: $50 a month for two cleanings, exams and X-rays, and 10% off treatment. Financing from 0%.
Credentials
Dr. Alexander Smith is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology; Dr. Thomas Spoonster is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry; Dr. Sean Bannan is a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Smith D10953, Spoonster D10992, Bannan D12260.
Best for: One dentist, broad services, and a plan for people without insurance
Regular dentist
Tooth emergency
No insurance
Taking new patients
Cosmetic
Dr. Greg Lee’s practice on NE 4th Street near downtown, for patients of all ages.
New patients
“New patient appointments available.” Online forms before the first visit.
Services
Preventive and cosmetic care, implants, same-day crowns, laser dentistry, CandidPro clear aligners, sleep apnea treatment, emergency care for broken teeth and extractions.
Insurance
Lists Aetna, Ameritas, Cigna, Connection Dental GEHA, DHA/Sun Life, Humana, MetLife, Principal, United Concordia and UnitedHealthcare. “We do not accept Medicaid” (OHP).
No insurance
Smile Club in-office plan, advertised at “less than $1 a day,” no deductibles; call to enroll. CareCredit.
License
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Lee D10330.
Best for: Westside families without insurance: the clearest posted membership prices in Bend
Regular dentist
Kids
No insurance
Taking new patients
A general practice on SW Simpson Avenue near the Old Mill and Century Drive, for patients of all ages.
New patients
“Now open and accepting new patients.”
Membership
Adult $35/month (two cleanings, exams, X-rays, one emergency exam); periodontal $66/month (3–4 perio cleanings); child 12 and under $30/month (adds fluoride). 15% off other treatment. One-time $99 activation fee covers the first month.
Services
Cleanings and oral cancer screening, whitening, veneers, clear aligners, tooth-colored fillings, crowns, extractions and implants.
Insurance
Not listed on its site; call (541) 323-GLOW.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: McNaughton D9727, Montgomery D11332.
Best for: Delta Dental Premier members and anyone comparing membership plans
Regular dentist
Implants
No insurance
Kids
A three-dentist practice by the Bend River Mall in north Bend, with implants, clear aligners and sleep apnea care.
Membership
Adults from $29.50/month; kids $21.50/month with an enrolled adult; periodontal $44.50 (3 visits) or $54.50 (4 visits) a month. Includes two cleanings and exams, X-rays, fluoride and two business-hours emergency exams a year, plus 15–25% off other care. $99 enrollment per person, waived for current patients.
Insurance
In network with Moda / Delta Dental Premier, including eligible Medicare plans; accepts “most other dental insurance plans.” OHP isn’t mentioned.
Services
General, cosmetic and restorative care, implants (Dr. Cadwell), clear aligners, sleep apnea treatment.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Cadwell D9502, Bradshaw D11620, White D11770.
General and restorative dentistry, dentistry for kids, implants, same-day crowns, sedation, and sleep and airway care (Vivos, oral appliances, myofunctional therapy).
Insurance
In network only with Delta Dental Premier; out of network with every other plan, though it bills them as a courtesy. CareCredit and most cards. Costs are reviewed before treatment.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Stahrr D10310, Elcik D11274, Jones D12043, James D11867.
Best for: East-side families who want sedation, implants and kids’ care under one roof
Regular dentist
Kids
Dental anxiety
Implants
No insurance
Drs. Taylor and Kelli Fowles co-own this family practice on NE Professional Court near St. Charles. Both completed general practice residencies (Utah 2013, UNLV 2011).
Services
Family and pediatric dentistry, sedation, implants, same-day crowns and bridges, Invisalign, cosmetic work, dentures, root canals, oral surgery; an emergency page for urgent problems.
Insurance
Files claims with PPO plans that let you choose your own dentist, and offers a free insurance analysis. OHP isn’t mentioned.
No insurance
Quality Dental Plan in-office membership: cleanings, X-rays and exams “100% covered,” plus savings on other care (prices by phone). CareCredit and Compassionate Finance.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: T. Fowles D9910, K. Fowles D9948.
Best for: Oregon Health Plan members, including kids
Oregon Health Plan
Kids
Tooth emergency
Regular dentist
The Bend office of Advantage Dental+, a multi-state dental group, on NE Conners Avenue near St. Charles. Two of its four dentists are pediatric dentists.
Insurance
Accepts “most insurances,” including Oregon Health Plan (OHP) Medicaid. Confirm your specific plan when you call.
Services
General, pediatric, emergency, restorative (implants, fillings, crowns, bridges, dentures) and cosmetic dentistry.
Booking
Online booking or by phone; ask about financing.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Schuller D9574, Schulte D11875, Jones D11774, Revling D11068.
Best for: Low-income patients, uninsured or underinsured, and OHP members
Oregon Health Plan
No insurance
Regular dentist
Mosaic is Central Oregon’s community health center. Its East Bend Health Center has a full dental suite alongside medical and pediatric care.
Sliding scale
Discounts for households at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines; Mosaic says sliding-scale payments run $0–$20 depending on income and household size, and some programs have their own fee schedules. Bring proof of income to your first visit.
OHP
Mosaic has an OHP help line and enrollment help; ask about dental coverage for your plan.
Dental hours
Mon–Fri 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., closed noon–1 p.m.
Booking
“Please call before visiting.” Request appointments by phone or MyChart.
Best for: Babies, toddlers and kids, with a free first visit under age 3
Kids
Tooth emergency
A children-only practice with a westside office on SW Bond Street, an eastside office on NE Conners Avenue, and a third in Redmond.
First visit
Free first visit for children under 3.
Services
Infant and toddler dentistry, care for kids 5–11, emergency treatment, pediatric sleep assessments, orofacial myofunctional therapy and infant frenectomy referrals.
Insurance
Not posted on its site; call.
Licenses
All found Active in the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup on October 24, 2026: Steven Christensen D8394, Stephanie Wold-Christensen D8395, Swan D10257, Woolsey D11438.
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One more children’s practice
Timber Kids Dentistry, 1245 SE 3rd St, Ste A-1, 541-318-5688: a pediatric dental group with Bend, Medford, Grants Pass and Klamath Falls offices. Its site lists preventive, restorative and emergency care, anxiety care and frenectomies, but doesn’t say which dentists work in Bend, so we couldn’t give it a full card.
No dental insurance? Compare the posted membership plans
In-office membership plans replace insurance for routine care: you pay the office monthly, cleanings, exams and X-rays are included, and other work is discounted. These are the plans Bend practices post, as of October 24, 2026:
Sliding-scale fees for households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines
Do the math: PureCare’s adult plan is about $453 in year one ($99 sign-up plus 12 × $29.50) and $354 a year after; Alpenglow’s is $484 in year one (the $99 activation covers month one, then 11 × $35) and $420 a year after. Compare that with what the office charges cash for two cleanings, two exams and X-rays, and with how much other work you expect.
Ask: how long you’re committed, whether the discount applies to implants and crowns, and what happens if you need gum-disease treatment first.
What dental work costs in Bend: posted prices
Only one Bend practice we checked posts procedure prices. Dental Artistry’s “starting at” prices, as listed on its site on October 24, 2026:
$1,998Immediate implant placed after an extraction
$1,107Same-day crown or veneer
$1,025Root canal
$273Wisdom tooth extraction
A “starting at” price is the floor. Ask what’s included: imaging, the implant crown, bone grafts, sedation, temporaries and follow-ups.
What decides a first-visit bill
New-patient exam vs. a focused emergency exam
Which X-rays: bitewings, a full set or a 3D scan
Whether gum measurements show you need a deeper (periodontal) cleaning instead of a standard one
Your plan’s network: in-network fees are capped, out-of-network aren’t
Uninsured or paying cash? Under the federal No Surprises Act you can ask for a good-faith estimate before scheduled care.
“Accepts insurance” is not the same as “in-network”
An office that “accepts” or “bills” your insurance may still be out of network, which usually means a bigger share for you. What Bend practices actually say:
Bend Dental Group: in network only with Delta Dental Premier; out of network for everything else but bills as a courtesy.
PureCare Dental: in network with Moda / Delta Dental Premier, including eligible Medicare plans; accepts most others.
Greg M. Lee: lists ten carriers it accepts, without saying which are in network.
East Bend Dental: processes PPO plans that let you choose your dentist and offers a free benefits analysis.
The only reliable answer comes from your plan: call the number on your card and ask whether the specific dentist is in network.
If you have Oregon Health Plan
The Oregon Health Authority says OHP dental benefits cover members of all ages: checkups, X-rays, cleanings with fluoride varnish, fillings, extractions, stainless steel crowns on back teeth, full dentures every 10 years, partial dentures every five, and specialist and emergency care. Limits vary by dental plan.
Advantage Dental+ on NE Conners says it accepts OHP, with two pediatric dentists for kids.
Mosaic Community Health offers dental care at its East Bend Health Center and helps people enroll in OHP.
Your OHP card names your dental plan. Call that plan to find assigned or in-network dentists before calling offices.
Dental implants: what to compare
An implant is three parts and often two clinicians: the post (placed surgically), the abutment, and the crown (made and fitted later). Ask every office the same questions:
Who places the implant, and who restores it with the crown?
Is bone grafting or the extraction included in the quote?
What imaging is needed (a 3D cone-beam scan is common)?
Is a temporary tooth included while it heals?
Which implant system, and can other dentists get parts for it later?
What happens, and what does it cost, if the implant doesn’t integrate?
A note on Dental Artistry
Dental Artistry is the most implant-focused practice we checked: Dr. Alexander Smith lists Diplomate status with the American Board of Oral Implantology, Dr. Thomas Spoonster is an Associate Fellow of the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, and it is the only office posting an implant price (from $1,998 for an immediate implant after extraction). Its new-patient policy is unusual: a $75 reservation fee credited to treatment, and a $399 charge for a missed or late-cancelled first consult. That doesn’t make it right for every case. For a single implant, compare with PureCare (Dr. Cadwell), East Bend Dental or Bend Dental Group.
Swelling spreading to the eye, jaw or neck; trouble breathing or swallowing; high fever with tooth pain; heavy bleeding that won’t stop; a serious face or jaw injury. ERs treat the infection or injury; you’ll still need a dentist for the tooth.
Knocked-out adult tooth
Time matters. Pick it up by the crown (not the root), keep it moist in milk or in your cheek, and get to a dentist right away. Don’t replant a baby tooth.
If you’re a member, check the in-plan perks first: Alpenglow’s plan includes one emergency exam a year; PureCare’s includes two business-hours emergency exams.
Dental anxiety: tell the office before the appointment
Say so when you book, not in the chair. Offices can schedule longer visits, explain each step, agree on a stop signal, or plan sedation. Practices listing sedation on their sites: East Bend Dental, Bend Dental Group and Dental Artistry; at Bend Family Dentistry, Dr. Hester lists IV sedation training.
Ask which kind of sedation they offer for your procedure (nitrous oxide, oral pills or IV), whether you’ll need a driver, and what it adds to the cost. Oregon dentists need a separate Board of Dentistry permit to provide most sedation; you can ask the office which permit the dentist holds.
Cosmetic dentistry: ask to see comparable cases
For veneers, crowns, whitening or aligners, ask to see before-and-after photos of cases like yours by the dentist who would do the work, the lab they use, what’s included (temporaries, adjustments, a night guard), and how long the work typically lasts. Dental Artistry posts a same-day crown or veneer from $1,107; Greg M. Lee offers CandidPro aligners; Alpenglow and PureCare offer clear aligners and whitening.
Verify the dentist, not just the brand
A practice name stays the same while dentists come and go. Before major treatment, look up the specific dentist in the Oregon Board of Dentistry license lookup (search by name; it shows license number and status). Every dentist named in this guide showed an Active license on October 24, 2026.
Specialists such as oral surgeons, endodontists and pediatric dentists complete extra training after dental school; ask whether the dentist doing your procedure is a general dentist or a specialist, and how often they do it.
How we chose these practices
We started from the practices on the previous version of this guide, added Bend offices that serve gaps (OHP, sliding-scale and children-only care), and kept only practices whose own websites gave enough current detail to compare. We checked every named dentist with the Oregon Board of Dentistry. We don’t rank practices by reviews, and we don’t include anything we couldn’t confirm. See something out of date? Send a correction.
Before calling: questions that save time
Are you taking new patients, and when is the first opening with any dentist?
Are you in network with my plan, or do you just bill it?
Do you take Oregon Health Plan, and my specific dental plan?
What does a new-patient exam, X-rays and cleaning cost if I pay cash?
Do you have an in-office membership plan, and what’s the yearly total?
Do you hold same-day slots for emergencies?
Who would I see, and do you see kids?
Which sedation options do you offer, and does the dentist hold a sedation permit?
Frequently asked questions
How do I find a dentist in Bend who is taking new patients?
On their own websites on October 24, 2026, Alpenglow Dental (SW Simpson Ave) said it is “now open and accepting new patients,” Greg M. Lee Dentistry said new-patient appointments are available, and Dental Artistry offers free new-patient consultations. Others take online appointment requests. Call to ask about the first opening with any dentist in the practice.
Which Bend dentists take Oregon Health Plan (OHP)?
Advantage Dental+ on NE Conners Ave says it accepts most insurances including OHP Medicaid, and has two pediatric dentists. Mosaic Community Health’s East Bend Health Center has dental care with OHP enrollment help and sliding-scale fees. Greg M. Lee Dentistry says it does not accept Medicaid. Always confirm your own plan before booking.
What dental care does OHP cover?
The Oregon Health Authority says OHP dental benefits cover members of all ages, including checkups, X-rays, cleanings with fluoride varnish, fillings, extractions, stainless steel crowns on back teeth, full dentures every 10 years, partial dentures every five years, and specialist and emergency care. Limits can vary by plan, so ask your dental plan.
How much does a dental visit cost in Bend without insurance?
Most Bend practices don’t post visit prices. Posted options include membership plans (PureCare from $29.50 a month, Alpenglow $35 a month, Dental Artistry $50 a month, each with cleanings, exams and X-rays plus a discount on other care) and Mosaic’s sliding-scale fees for households at or below 200% of the poverty guidelines.
How much do dental implants cost in Bend?
Dental Artistry is the only Bend practice we found that posts implant pricing: immediate implant placement after an extraction starts at $1,998. Ask whether the quote includes the abutment and crown, bone grafting, imaging, a temporary tooth and follow-up visits.
Is there an emergency dentist in Bend?
Dental Artistry offers same-day and next-day emergency appointments, Advantage Dental+ and Greg M. Lee Dentistry list emergency care, and Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry treats children’s dental emergencies. For facial swelling that spreads, trouble breathing or swallowing, high fever or major facial injury, go to the emergency room.
Is there a pediatric dentist in Bend?
Deschutes Pediatric Dentistry is a children-only practice with westside (400 SW Bond St) and eastside (2357 NE Conners Ave) offices and a free first visit for kids under 3. Advantage Dental+ in Bend has two pediatric dentists and takes OHP.
How do I check a Bend dentist’s license?
Search the Oregon Board of Dentistry’s free license lookup by name. It shows license number and status, and the Board also publishes final disciplinary actions. Every dentist named in this guide showed an Active license on October 24, 2026.
Sources and how we keep this guide current
Every practice detail above comes from the practice’s own website, checked October 24, 2026. License numbers and statuses come from the Oregon Board of Dentistry lookup the same day. If a practice’s site and this page disagree, trust the practice and your plan.
Photos: dental exam, Jameswasswa (CC BY-SA 4.0); dental operatory, Harrison Keely (CC BY 4.0); both via Wikimedia Commons. A practice’s listing here isn’t an endorsement.
