Ponderosa Dental Arts

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Olivia Anderson

Ive been coming to this practice for my dental care for many years, including back when it was owned and operated by a different dentist, Dr. Evans. My husband is a Marine and we have lived all over the country- six moves in five years, in fact - but I keep coming back to this practice on my return visits to Oregon because I enjoy the quality of care that I receive here. Ill come back to visit family for a little bit over a week and schedule my cleaning for early in the week, and if I need any work above and beyond the normal cleaning (fillings, etc) they are always able to get me in again before I leave Oregon. They are so friendly here. They stay on top of the latest developments in the dental hygiene world and do an excellent job at explaining why they do everything they do. Their pricing is very reasonable, and they stand behind their work. I have sealants on my molars and premolars since Im prone to getting cavities there in spite of my best efforts at preventative care, and if one of the sealants becomes chipped or damaged, they always replace it for free like its no big deal. Ive also started taking my daughter here. She saw them for the first time just before her third birthday and again at three and a half years old. On both occasions I couldnt have been more pleased with the time and attention the staff devoted to my daughter. Many doctors tend to focus more on the parent than the child and rush through appointments, but thats not the case here. They give her their full attention and are so patient with reassuring her if shes nervous and explaining what theyre going to do in way thats not frightening to her. Theyre creative about getting what they need to do done and keeping the fun in the experience for little ones. I highly recommend this dentist!

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Carol Phillips

I took my 94 yr old grandmother in to see Dr. Berkner. The Dr. and his staff are very friendly, honest, upfront and easy to talk to. They have treated my grandmother with care, kindness, and respect. We have never felt rushed. They have listened and responded well to her anxiety and concerns( which she has many LOL ). They have only recommended minimal, necessary dental work on my grandmother which is great as we have not felt pressured into anything. I feel we can talk openly with this dentist, which is an important quality in a medical professional. So far, we are very happy with ponderosa dental arts. Aside from that, I also had some dental questions and concerns. I was able to get an honest non-biased second opinion on my own dental situation answered quickly and at an affordable cost. The only downside to ponderosa is that they dont accept oregon health plan dental insurance. I am on OHP, and would be going to ponderosa regularly if I was covered there. I like them better than my OHP dentist! :)

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Kelsey Skinner

I have always been one to dread going to the dentist. I do it every six months because I know I need to, but its always with apprehension and anxiety. I was referred to Ponderosa Dental Arts and hoped it might be different than my past experiences. Im so glad I made the move - this is a great office!! From an incredibly warm welcome to a hygienist that helped me stay calm and collected to a doctor that was very friendly and knowledgeable - this office was far beyond what I thought the dentist could be. I found out while I was there that I had to have a cavity filled. My husband and friend were telling me what to expect and that some pain (from the shots) and annoying sounds would be expected. I experienced none of that!!! Dr. Berkner did an outstanding job!! Ponderosa Dental is an amazing addition to Oregon City and Dr. Berkner is a fabulous dentist with a wonderful team!!! I highly recommend this practice to anyone in Oregon City and surrounding areas that need a new dentist!!

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randy laskey

Fantastic experience from beginning to end. Everyone went out of their way make me feel welcome and comfortable. Lindsay was very professional in checking me in . Made life easy with her expertise on handling all my forms and insurance issues. I had my teeth cleaned by Amy. I really like her way of giving me the care I needed to help secure the path of long lasting dental health. Gave me some tips on the proper way to take care of my gums and teeth. Ponderosa Dental will be on my list of places I look forward to visiting again. Dr. Berliner has a great demeanor and is very easy to converse with. He explained what my options were with my tooth problem and what each option meant for now and in the future. No pressure just plain ol common sense approach to a good dental future. Lindsay was great again. Set my schedule up for my future dental care appointments and gave me a great feeling knowing Ponderosas is here for me . Thanks and I recommend Ponderosa for anyones dental needs.

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Steve Pieters

I know what people think about going to the Dentist. I know more than most due to an early accident that made me go to the dentist many many times. I began to really dislike going because they were never really fun and it usually ended with me in pain and lots of money gone, just to do it all over again. Not a great plan. However, I do know that going to the dentist is very important, on so many different levels, so my wife and I made sure our kiddos go. We have been looking for a non judgmental, friendly and helpful, just a place we feel comfortable. Well, it took us a while to find it but find it we did. Dr. Eric and the entire staff have been amazingly nice, helpful and most importantly, they did not judge my few cavities I had. They made sure that i was not in pain, comfortable and they didnt waste my time. All in all, I am very pleased with Ponderosa Dental Arts and I will spread the word.

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Florence Duncan

As senior patients that Dr. Berkner inherited when he acquired the dental practice, we are very well pleased with the transition. We like it that Dr. Berkner tells us what he sees going on with our dental needs which have changed as we have gotten older, the possible options and then his recommendation for what would most likely be the best procedure. Although we have not participated in being able to get a crown (not gold) prepped and seated in a one day appointment, for working people, I think this would be a very time saving reason for choosing Ponderosa Dental Arts besides the office is clean, the staff professional (but friendly, insurance knowledgeable), and the periodontal cleanings are superb. Also, the parking is good at the hitching post on the Ponderosa but we are still looking for Adam, Hoss, Little Joe and Ben Cartwright but who knows maybe they will need dental work soon also.

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Jolene Christine

Woohoo! After moving to the area 7 years ago and trying three other dentists, I finally found a dentist I want to stay with. The whole crew at Pondarosa dental is awesome. The ladies at the front desk are super helpful and never give me trouble billing my insurance. The hygienist is really good, which is actually the most important part to me. She uses a baking soda spray to buff instead of that weird grinder thing. Also, they have paintable fluoride that is so much better than the trays. My folks now go to Pondarosa dental as well. They are super relieved because theyve had a lot of dental work done and need a skilled dentist. If youre looking for a dentist youd be smart to give this office a try!

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