Convenient Access from Downtown The Dalles
When a filling cracks halfway through a shift near the courthouse, or a cleaning keeps slipping off the calendar, a dentist near Downtown The Dalles has to be easy to reach. Pine Ridge Dental fits that bill. Our office on East 12th Street in The Dalles sits about 2 minutes by car from City Hall, on the bluff just above the historic commercial core. Dr. Feller and our team look after people who work, shop and run errands downtown, along with their families.
Start at City Hall, 313 Court Street, and follow Court Street to East 3rd Street (US 30) heading east. That road merges into East 2nd Street, where a roundabout sends you up Brewery Grade. At the top, turn right onto Dry Hollow Road; the office is on E 12th St near Dry Hollow Rd, at 1629 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, roughly 1.1 miles from where you began.
The climb gains about 150 to 170 feet, and Howe Park, Adventist Health Columbia Gorge and Dry Hollow Elementary all sit within a few blocks of the office. On foot, plan on roughly 23 minutes uphill by our own estimate. Open our Google Maps listing to save the pin, and see our pages for neighbors in Chenoweth and Rowena to the west.
Fitting Dental Care Into a Downtown Workday
Downtown is the commercial and civic heart of the city: city hall, county offices, the public library and a long row of storefronts. Much of it falls inside The Dalles Commercial Historic District, a National Register district bounded roughly by I-84 and Laughlin, 5th and Union Streets. The Carnegie Library, the Civic Auditorium, the 1916 post office, the Granada Theater and the old Pease department store at 2nd and Federal are all part of it.
People who staff those buildings rarely have a free morning. That is why the Wednesday and Thursday schedule begins at 7:30 AM and wraps up at 3:00 PM, leaving room to be seen first and still open a shop or log in on time. Tuesday is the later day, 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, for anyone who wants an afternoon slot. We are closed Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, so plan visits for the middle of the week.
Because the drive up the hill is so brief, a downtown appointment rarely eats a whole morning. Digital x-rays appear on screen in seconds, and the iTero® scanner captures teeth and bite in 3D with no impression trays, which keeps many visits moving.
Pairing a Visit With Errands Downtown
Many patients park once, take care of business downtown and then drive up for their appointment. The city operates the 1st Street Public Lot between Washington and Federal, the Sunken Lot between Washington and Court, and the 3rd and Lincoln Lot. On-street spaces in the core are meant for customers, so a lot is the better choice for a longer stop.
Parents can make an afternoon of it, too. City Park at 707 Union Street, a few blocks from the Wasco County Courthouse, has a playground, picnic tables and an event stage, and Lewis & Clark Festival Park is a city park that groups can reserve. The Dalles Public Library on Court Street is another easy stop before or after a child's checkup.
Desk jobs and long counter shifts tend to bring their own habits, from clenching during busy afternoons to sipping coffee all morning. Dr. Feller watches for wear and staining at each exam, and a custom nightguard from our mouthguards and nightguards service protects teeth from grinding overnight.
Everyday and Urgent Care from a Dentist Near Downtown The Dalles
Emergency Dentistry
A broken tooth during the workday needs quick attention. Urgent cases move up our list, and we try to fit emergency visits in the same day whenever we can. Call as soon as the problem starts.
Preventative Dentistry
Regular exams and cleanings, backed by digital x-rays, let Dr. Feller spot a small cavity before it needs a crown. Downtown employees can book these on an early Wednesday or Thursday and still make the morning rush.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, bonding, veneers and crown updates help if you greet customers all day. Our PolaDay® Teeth Whitening is one option, and Dr. Feller plans every change around a healthy bite.
Invisalign®
These clear trays come out for meals, so nothing metal shows in meetings or on sales calls. Most cases wrap up within 12 to 18 months, swapping to fresh aligners every week or two.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and implant restorations rebuild damaged teeth while keeping more of the original structure. Custom pieces are designed from Primescan® digital impressions.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Feller founded Columbia River Dental Care back in 2019; the sign now reads Pine Ridge Dental, but the dentist behind it has not changed. Longtime downtown patients still get his plain-spoken approach. He lays out the options, explains the trade-offs and lets you choose the pace.
Insurance & Financing
Your plan is probably welcome here: the office takes many dental insurance plans and is in-network with Delta Dental Premier, most Delta Dental PPO plans, Cigna and MetLife. Our team confirms coverage, sends the claim and follows it until it closes. Bring your card, and you will hear the expected cost before any work starts.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pine Ridge Dental from Downtown The Dalles, and how do I get there?
From City Hall, the trip is about 1.1 miles, roughly a 2-minute drive. Take East 3rd Street east into East 2nd Street, follow the roundabout onto Brewery Grade, then turn right on Dry Hollow Road. Anyone looking for a dentist near Downtown The Dalles will find the office at 1629 E 12th St, just above the historic district.
Can I take care of downtown errands and see you on the same trip?
Yes, and many patients do exactly that. Leave the car in the 1st Street Public Lot, the Sunken Lot or the 3rd and Lincoln Lot while you shop or visit city offices. Then drive up Brewery Grade for your appointment, which takes about 2 minutes. Mid-week mornings work especially well.
Can I get a cleaning before I open my shop in the morning?
Yes, on Wednesdays and Thursdays our first appointments begin at 7:30 AM. Those early slots let shop owners and office staff finish a cleaning and exam and still start the workday close to on time. Tuesday hours run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we are closed Monday and Friday through Sunday.
Do I need dental insurance to come in as a new patient?
No, insurance is not required. New patients without dental insurance can book our $99 Comprehensive Exam & X-Ray, which covers a complete exam, whatever standard digital x-rays are needed and a treatment plan written for you. The offer applies only to patients without dental insurance. Insured patients use their plan benefits instead, and we file the claim for them.
What should I do if I break a tooth in the middle of the workday?
Call our office right away and describe what happened. We aim to see urgent dental problems the same day whenever possible, and new patients can use our $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray. If the tooth breaks on a closed day, such as a Monday or Friday, still call us for guidance on next steps.
Schedule Your Visit from Downtown The Dalles
A dentist near Downtown The Dalles should fit around the workday, and our early mid-week hours are built for exactly that. Reserve a time by calling (541) 229-7891, or book online whenever it suits you. Browse every community we welcome on our Areas We Serve page, visit the City of The Dalles site for downtown updates, or return to our Dentist The Dalles, OR homepage.