Convenient Access from Celilo Village
For families looking for a dentist near Celilo Village, Pine Ridge Dental is a straight run west on I-84, about 17 minutes from Celilo Park. Our office on East 12th Street in The Dalles is where Dr. Feller and our team provide cleanings, children's checkups, repairs and urgent care. A dental visit can easily share a trip with shopping or other errands in town.
Begin at Celilo Park, the public park beside the village at I-84 Exit 97, where OR 206 begins. Follow Celilo Park Road to the freeway and drive west to Exit 85 (The Dalles City Center). Brewery Overpass Road takes you to East 2nd Street (US 30), and Brewery Grade climbs to Dry Hollow Road, where a right turn brings you to E 12th St near Dry Hollow Rd.
The office address is 1629 E 12th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, about 13 miles from the park and roughly half a mile up the hill from Exit 85. Howe Park and Dry Hollow Elementary are nearby landmarks, and our location on Google Maps gives turn-by-turn help. If you are coming from farther east, see our pages for Rufus and Downtown The Dalles.
A Dental Home for Celilo Village Families
Celilo Village is a Native American community on the Columbia River in Wasco County. The US Census Bureau classifies it as off-reservation trust land, and it lies east of the city at Exit 97, with Biggs Junction farther east along the interstate. The US Army Corps of Engineers rebuilt the village, beginning with a new longhouse, in a project finished in 2009. That work was guided by the Celilo Wyam Board, made up of leaders from the village, the four tribes and surrounding communities.
The site has deep roots. Celilo Falls, a fishing place used by American Indians for at least 10,000 years, was submerged when The Dalles Dam was completed in 1957. Next to the village, Celilo Park is managed by the Corps and offers fishing, picnicking, boating, free camping and historical exhibits; the National Park Service page for Celilo Park has more background.
Our role is simple: respectful, unhurried dental care for anyone who makes the drive. Dr. Feller explains every finding in plain language, offers choices rather than pressure and never judges how long it has been since your last visit.
Planning Dental Visits from Celilo
A visit works best when it fits the rest of your day. Appointments fall on three days: Tuesday from 9:00 AM until 5:00 PM, plus Wednesday and Thursday from 7:30 AM until 3:00 PM. We are closed on Monday and from Friday through Sunday, so plan around the middle of the week.
Families with several children can request back-to-back appointments, which keeps everyone on one trip. Children should be seen every six months, starting no later than the first birthday. Adults benefit from at least two professional cleanings a year through our teeth cleaning service, and oral cancer screenings are part of those visits.
If a problem turns up, our team shows you what is happening with digital x-rays and an intraoral camera. Seeing the image on screen makes it easier to understand the choices and decide what comes first.
Nervous patients are welcome here. The Comfort Menu includes a warm introduction, cozy blankets, your choice of music and a support person when appropriate. Nitrous oxide or minimal oral sedation is also available when clinically appropriate, so longer treatment can feel more manageable.
Patients who need a new denture can plan the trips ahead of time. Most new dentures come together over four visits, moving from records to bite impressions and a wax trial before the final fitting and adjustments. Knowing that sequence in advance makes it easier to line each visit up with other plans in town.
Care Available from a Dentist Near Celilo Village
Preventative Dentistry
Checkups pair an exam and cleaning with home-care tips chosen for you. Regular visits let us spot small concerns while they are still easy to treat.
Children's Dental Care
Kids and teens are welcomed with patient, age-appropriate explanations. Siblings can often be scheduled together so one drive covers the whole group.
Emergency Dentistry
Swelling, a broken tooth or a sudden toothache should not wait. We prioritize emergencies and try to fit urgent visits in on the same day whenever possible.
Restorative Dentistry
Fillings, crowns, bridges and full or partial dentures bring back comfortable chewing. Our approach protects as much healthy tooth as we can.
Gum Disease Treatment
Tender or bleeding gums are worth checking early. Care may include a thorough cleaning and soft tissue laser therapy, followed by a steady maintenance schedule.
Meet Your Dentist
Before dentistry became his career, Dr. Jonathan Feller worked as a dental assistant for his brother-in-law. Watching a patient's confidence return after receiving a new denture settled the decision for him. That moment still shapes how he listens to each person in the chair.
Insurance & Financing
Our office accepts a broad range of dental plans and is in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield, MetLife and most Delta Dental PPO plans. A new patient with an urgent problem may book the $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray; that price is reserved for new patients. We go over costs with you before any treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Pine Ridge Dental from Celilo Village, and how do I get there?
The trip covers about 13 miles, roughly a 17-minute drive from Celilo Park. Head west on I-84 from Exit 97 to Exit 85, then use Brewery Overpass Road to reach East 2nd Street before climbing Brewery Grade to Dry Hollow Road. Choosing a dentist near Celilo Village from this direction keeps you out of the downtown core.
Do you take Blue Cross Blue Shield or Guardian dental plans?
Yes, we are in-network with both Blue Cross Blue Shield and Guardian. The office is also in-network with Delta Dental Premier, most Delta Dental PPO plans, Cigna and MetLife, and accepts a variety of other insurance providers. Our staff verifies your benefits ahead of time and submits the claim, so just bring your insurance card along.
How often should adults get their teeth professionally cleaned?
Most adults should have at least two professional cleanings a year. A cleaning removes tartar that a toothbrush and floss leave behind, and each visit includes an exam and an oral cancer screening. Some people with gum concerns need visits more often, and Dr. Feller will recommend a schedule that fits your mouth.
Is the $39 emergency exam only for new patients?
Yes, the $39 Emergency Exam & X-Ray is for new patients only. It covers a focused emergency exam, any necessary x-rays and recommendations for next steps. Established patients with an urgent problem should still call, because we try hard to fit urgent dental problems in on the same day whenever we can.
Will Dr. Feller explain my options before starting treatment?
Yes, nothing begins until you understand the plan and agree to it. Dr. Feller shows you the x-rays or intraoral camera images, explains what each option involves in plain language and discusses the cost. You choose the order and the pace, and you can stop to ask questions at any point.
Schedule Your Visit from Celilo Village
When you are ready to see a dentist near Celilo Village, call (541) 229-7891, and we will help match the appointment to your trip into town. You can also book online, look through our Areas We Serve hub, or visit our Dentist The Dalles, OR homepage.