Convenient Access from Moro
Families weighing a dentist Moro, OR households can plan a whole town day around will find Pine Ridge Dental at our office on East 12th Street in The Dalles. From the courthouse in Moro, plan on about 49 minutes behind the wheel each way. Because that is a real commitment, Dr. Jonathan Feller and our team try to make every visit count, handling checkups, children's care, repairs and implant planning under one roof.
Start at the county courthouse at 500 Court Street, take Court St to 5th St and pick up US 97, the Sherman Highway, heading north. The highway carries you past Wasco to Biggs Junction, where you merge onto I-84 west along the Columbia River. Leave the interstate at the ramp signed for The Dalles City Center, then follow Brewery Overpass Rd, E 2nd St, Brewery Grade and Dry Hollow Rd to 1629 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058. The full trip runs about 38 miles, and you can see our location on Google Maps before you set out.
Neighbors along the same highway have their own pages too: Wasco, which US 97 passes on the way north, and Rufus.
A Dental Home for Moro's Farm Families
Moro is the county seat of Sherman County, where people live on country farms or in a handful of small communities spaced about nine miles apart. The county describes its residents as down-to-earth, hard-working people, and its economy rests on wheat, barley and cattle. When a free weekday is hard to find, nobody wants to spend it on two half-finished appointments. We plan visits so that one round trip accomplishes as much as possible.
Dr. Feller grew up in a small Wyoming town, and The Dalles reminded him of it when his family settled here. That background shows in how he works with Moro patients: honest, plain-language explanations and a treatment plan shaped around your goals. You will know what we found, what it means and what can wait.
Our schedule rewards a little planning. We're closed Monday. On Wednesday and Thursday the doors open at 7:30 AM and close at 3:00 PM, which leaves the afternoon for errands in town before the drive home. Tuesday runs later, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and we're closed Friday through Sunday.
What Moro Patients Should Weigh When Booking Dental Care
A long drive changes the math on small problems. A cracked filling or tender gums left alone can turn into an unplanned second trip down US 97. Dr. Feller relies on regular exams and digital x-rays to catch trouble while it is still a simpler fix. Those images use less radiation than film and appear in seconds, so he reviews them with you while you are still in the chair.
Kids deserve the same attention. Students at the district campus on High School Loop play as the Huskies, and contact sports call for a well-fitted guard; our mouthguards and nightguards page covers the custom options. Younger children benefit from protecting the chewing surfaces of their back teeth, which our fillings and sealants page explains.
For adults, the goal is fewer surprises. When a tooth is lost, Dr. Feller's focus on implant dentistry means planning, including CBCT 3D imaging, happens right in our office instead of in a larger city. Moro patients get advanced, comprehensive care without adding another long trip to the calendar.
A Dentist Moro, OR Families Can Plan a Day Around
Preventative Dentistry
Comprehensive exams, professional cleanings, digital x-rays and personalized home-care advice form the base of every plan. For Moro patients, a steady checkup rhythm is the surest way to avoid an extra highway day. We walk you through what we see in plain terms.
Children's Dental Care
Kids and teens get calm, age-appropriate explanations that make the chair feel less strange. The AAPD advises a first visit within six months of the first tooth and no later than the first birthday, then checkups every six months. Mention every child who needs a visit when you call so we can look at grouping them.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges, implant restorations and dentures all aim to save as much natural tooth as possible. Primescan digital impressions replace goopy trays when we design crowns and bridges. Fixing a worn or broken tooth early keeps a manageable repair from growing into a bigger one.
Emergency Dentistry
Our team prioritizes urgent cases and aims to offer same-day emergency appointments whenever possible on the days we are open. From Moro, calling as soon as a problem starts gives us the best chance to fit you in. A knocked-out tooth, swelling or trauma deserves a call right away.
Dental Implants
Whether one tooth is gone or a whole arch needs replacing, Dr. Feller maps out the implant with 3D imaging taken in our own office. If the jawbone needs building up, grafting becomes part of the same plan. Moro patients who wear a loose denture can also ask about anchoring it to implants.
Meet Your Dentist
Dr. Jonathan Feller founded the practice in 2019 as Columbia River Dental Care, and it now carries the Pine Ridge Dental name. Long-time patients from Moro will find the same dentist and the same no-judgment approach. His focus on functional aesthetics means a repair is planned to look natural and work with your bite.
Insurance & Financing
We talk through costs before treatment begins, so nobody is surprised by hidden fees. For larger plans, Cherry and Proceed Finance can spread payments out, and we take major credit cards. Our team also checks insurance coverage and files claims for you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pine Ridge Dental from Moro, and how do I get there?
Our office is about 38 miles from Moro, roughly a 49-minute drive. Take US 97 north past Wasco to Biggs Junction, then I-84 west to the exit for The Dalles City Center, followed by Brewery Grade and Dry Hollow Rd to East 12th Street. That is the trip to budget when choosing a dentist Moro, OR families can see on one planned outing.
Can our whole family be seen on one trip to town?
Often, yes, when you call ahead with everyone's needs. Our front desk can look for back-to-back times for parents and kids so a single drive covers several checkups. Wednesday and Thursday mornings, starting at 7:30 AM, suit a group visit well and still leave the afternoon free for errands before heading home.
Is my dental insurance in-network at your office?
We are in-network with Delta Dental Premier and most Delta Dental PPO plans, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Cigna, Guardian and MetLife. We accept a variety of other insurance providers as well. Our team checks your coverage before treatment and files and tracks claims for you, so bring your insurance card to the first appointment.
What does the $99 comprehensive exam include?
It includes a comprehensive dental exam, all necessary standard digital x-rays and personalized treatment recommendations. The offer is only valid for patients without dental insurance, and it does not include a cleaning. Patients with coverage start with a regular new-patient visit, and our team checks what their plan pays before any treatment.
I haven't seen a dentist in years. Where do I start?
Start with a comprehensive exam, and expect no lecture about the gap. Our team welcomes patients returning after years away. Dr. Feller reviews your x-rays with you, explains what he sees in plain language and builds a plan around your goals, beginning with whatever matters most to you right now.
Schedule Your Visit from Moro
Picking a dentist Moro, OR households can count on starts with one call to (541) 229-7891, or you can book online and fill out new-patient forms before you arrive. Browse every community on our Areas We Serve page, or learn more about the practice on our Dentist The Dalles, OR homepage.