Portland's gentle dental studio

Dentistry that feels warm, not clinical.

No rushed chairs, no jargon, no judgment. Just calm, modern care from a team that remembers your name and your kids' birthdays. Same-week visits, honest pricing, comfort built into every step.

Sedation available Most insurance accepted Free new-patient exam

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Years in practice

12k+

Smiles cared for

4.9★

From 940 reviews

A relaxed patient smiling in a bright, modern dental office

4.9

★★★★★

940 verified
patient reviews

Next opening

Thursday, 9:30 AM

Why patients stay for years

Care that's actually on your side.

We rebuilt the dental visit around how you'd want to be treated. Less anxiety, more honesty, and technology that does the heavy lifting so your appointment stays calm.

Comfort-first chairs

Noise-cancelling headphones, weighted blankets, and gentle sedation options. Tell us your fears and we genuinely build the visit around them.

Same-week openings

Chipped a tooth on Monday? You're in the chair by Thursday. We hold daily slots for new patients and same-day emergencies.

Prices up front

You see the full cost and your insurance estimate before we touch a single tooth. No surprise bills in the mail, ever. That's a promise.

Single-visit crowns

Our in-house 3D mill designs and prints crowns while you wait. Walk in with a damaged tooth, walk out whole. No second trip.

One welcoming home

Kids, grandparents, and everyone in between under one roof. Family blocks let you book back-to-back so nobody waits in a cold lobby.

A team that texts back

Real humans answer your messages, send reminders, and check in after big appointments. You're a person here, not a chart number.

Everything under one roof

From cleanings to full smile makeovers.

Whatever your teeth need, you won't be referred across town. Eight specialties, one familiar team, one comfortable chair.

Preventive cleanings

Thorough hygiene visits, digital X-rays, and oral-cancer screening. The boring stuff that quietly saves your teeth.

From $89 · free for plan members

Cosmetic & whitening

In-office whitening, no-prep veneers, and bonding that looks like you, just brighter. Preview your smile before we start.

From $349

Invisalign & ortho

Clear aligners scanned, planned, and tracked from your phone. Most adult cases finish in 6 to 12 months.

From $3,200 · 0% financing

Dental implants

Permanent, natural-feeling replacements placed and restored in-house with guided 3D surgery for precision and comfort.

From $2,950 per implant

Same-day crowns

Damaged tooth restored in a single visit with our CEREC mill. No goopy molds, no temporary, no second appointment.

From $1,150

Emergency dentistry

Toothaches, broken teeth, lost fillings. Call before noon and we'll get you seen the same day, every time.

Triage exam $0

Children's dentistry

Patient, playful visits that build lifelong habits. A treasure chest, no-shame zone, and ceiling cartoons included.

From $79

Sedation & sleep

Nitrous, oral, and IV sedation for anxious patients, plus night-guards and snore appliances for restful sleep.

Consult is free

The people behind the smiles

Meet your care team.

Skilled, certified, and refreshingly human. The same faces greet you at every visit because we believe trust takes time.

Dr. Maya Calderon

DDS · Founder & Lead Dentist

Restorative & cosmetic specialist. Known for a gentle hand and explaining everything in plain English.

Dr. Jordan Hale

DMD · Implant Surgeon

Guided 3D implant placement and full-mouth rehab. Calm, precise, and a little obsessed with golf.

Priya Nair

RDH · Lead Hygienist

The reason patients say cleanings here don't hurt. Twelve years of gentle, thorough hands.

Theo Ramsey

Patient Care Coordinator

The friendly voice on the phone. Handles insurance, financing, and remembers every name.

4.9 from 940 verified reviews

Loved by anxious patients and pros alike.

★★★★★

I avoided dentists for nine years out of pure fear. Dr. Calderon let me set the pace, explained every step, and I actually fell asleep in the chair. I'm not even exaggerating.

Hannah R.

New patient · Implant + crown

★★★★★

My same-day crown took one visit and looks better than the original tooth. They showed me the price first and my insurance covered exactly what they said it would. No games.

Marcus D.

Patient since 2021

★★★★★

We bring all three kids and somehow they look forward to it. Priya is magic with little ones. Booking back-to-back family slots saved my sanity. Worth the drive across town.

Elena V.

Family of five

★★★★★

Cracked a molar on a Sunday hike. Called Monday at 8, in the chair by 10, home by lunch. The whole team treated me like an old friend instead of an emergency.

Devin K.

Emergency visit

★★★★★

My Invisalign finished in eight months and I tracked every step from my phone. They texted reminders, answered questions same-day, and never once made me feel rushed.

Sofia M.

Invisalign patient

★★★★★

As a dentist myself, I'm picky. Their digital workflow and sterilization are best-in-class, and the chairside manner is even better. I send my own family here.

Dr. Aaron P.

Visiting colleague

No insurance? No problem

Membership that pays for itself.

Skip the insurance maze with a simple yearly plan. Cleanings included, everything else discounted, zero claim forms.

Essential

For healthy mouths that just need steady upkeep.

$29/ month

Billed $348 yearly · cancel anytime

2 cleanings & exams a year
All routine X-rays included
15% off any other treatment
Emergency exam at no cost

Choose Essential

Before you book.

We're in-network with Delta Dental, Cigna, MetLife, and Aetna, and we happily file claims for most PPO plans as an out-of-network provider. Not sure where yours fits? Send us your card photo and we'll verify your benefits before you ever sit down.

You're exactly who we built this practice for. We offer nitrous, oral, and IV sedation, hand signals to pause at any moment, and visits that move entirely at your pace. Many of our most loyal patients arrived after years of avoiding care. We promise zero judgment.

Usually within the same week, often within 48 hours. We reserve daily slots for new patients and dental emergencies. If you're in pain, call before noon and we'll do everything we can to see you that day.

New patients get a complimentary exam and consultation, including digital X-rays. If you'd like a cleaning the same day it's $89, or free for plan members. You'll always see a written estimate and your insurance portion before any treatment begins.

Absolutely. We offer 0% CareCredit financing for qualifying treatment, flexible in-house payment plans, and our membership discounts stack on top. Theo, our care coordinator, will map out the most affordable path before you commit to anything.

Yes, from first tooth to grandparents. We love family appointments and can book everyone back-to-back so you make one trip instead of five. Kids get a gentle, playful experience with ceiling cartoons and a treasure chest on the way out.

Let's get you smiling

Request your appointment.

Tell us a little about what you need. We'll confirm your visit within one business hour, Monday through Saturday.

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1428 Maplewood Avenue, Suite 200
Portland, OR 97214

Call or text

(503) 555-0142
hello@brightsmiledental.com

Office hours

Monday – Thursday8:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Friday8:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Saturday9:00 AM – 2:00 PM

SundayClosed · on-call for emergencies

Book in under a minute

No commitment. We'll reach out to confirm a time that works.

Dentistry that feels warm, not clinical.

Care that's actually on your side.

Comfort-first chairs

Same-week openings

Prices up front

Single-visit crowns

One welcoming home

A team that texts back

From cleanings to full smile makeovers.

Preventive cleanings

Cosmetic & whitening

Invisalign & ortho

Dental implants

Same-day crowns

Emergency dentistry

Children's dentistry

Sedation & sleep

Meet your care team.

Dr. Maya Calderon

Dr. Jordan Hale

Priya Nair

Theo Ramsey

Loved by anxious patients and pros alike.

Membership that pays for itself.

Before you book.

Request your appointment.

Visit us

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Your best smile is one visit away.