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Your Banks Dentist — Worth the Drive for Comprehensive In-House Care
Banks is a small rural community on the western edge of Washington County. Most residents who want anything beyond a basic dental cleaning end up driving — to Hillsboro, Beaverton, or even Portland. East Wind Dental Care has served Banks-area families since 2006 from our office at 7546 NE Shaleen St in Hillsboro, about 22–25 minutes east via OR-6 and US-26 (Sunset Highway).
The trip is worth it because everything happens in one office. Dental implants, oral surgery, CEREC same-day crowns, bone grafting, Invisalign, sedation, and emergency care — handled by a three-doctor team that knows your history. No referrals to specialists across town, no coordinating between separate clinics, no starting over with a new front desk every time something complex comes up.
Schedule a Visit from Banks
$99 new patient special: exam, X-rays, and cleaning. Call (503) 614-0198. Saturday appointments make the drive easier.
East Wind Dental Care for Banks residents — quick facts
- Drive time: ~22–25 minutes via OR-6 East to US-26 East
- Three-doctor team in-house: Dr. Ostovar (FAGD, restorative + cosmetic), Dr. Gvozden (Tufts, surgical implants + oral surgery), Dr. Youngblood (family + preventive)
- Saturday appointments by request — popular for patients making the drive from Banks
- Languages: English, Spanish, Persian (Farsi), Bosnian
- Free parking directly in front of the office
Driving from Banks to East Wind
From downtown Banks: Take OR-6 East (Wilson River Highway) approximately 7 miles to its junction with US-26 East. Continue east on US-26 about 9 miles to the NE Cornell Road exit. Turn right onto NE Cornell Road, then left onto NE Shaleen St. Total drive: approximately 22–25 minutes in normal traffic.
Tip for Banks School District families: Saturday appointments are popular with families making the drive — one trip handles parents, teens, and kids without disrupting a school week. Call ahead to coordinate back-to-back family scheduling.
Services Most Used by Banks Patients
- Family dentistry — Exams, cleanings, fillings, sealants, fluoride for all ages
- Pediatric dentistry — First visits by age one, gentle progression as children grow
- CEREC same-day crowns — One visit, no temporary crown to fail mid-week
- Dental implants — In-house surgical team; you complete the entire process at one office
- Emergency dentist — Same-day appointments reserved each day; call (503) 614-0198
- Sedation dentistry — Nitrous, oral, and IV options for anxious patients
- North Plains — adjacent east neighbor
- Forest Grove — south Washington County
- Cornelius — southeast neighbor
- Hillsboro — main urban core to the southeast
Insurance & Affordability
We accept most major dental insurance plans — Delta Dental, Moda Health, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, Regence, and others. We verify benefits before your appointment so you have a written cost estimate before treatment.
No insurance? Our VIP Membership Plan is $299/year for adults ($199 for children) and includes 2 exams, 2 cleanings, X-rays, plus 15% off all other treatment and 100% payment credits toward future care. No annual maximums, no waiting periods, no claim forms.
We also offer CareCredit (0% interest for up to 24 months), Sunbit, and Cherry Health financing.
Nearby Neighborhoods
East Wind Dental Care also serves nearby Washington County communities — patients in any of these neighborhoods can reach our Hillsboro office in under 25 minutes:
Frequently Asked Questions — Dentist Near Banks
How long is the drive from Banks to East Wind Dental Care?
About 22–25 minutes via OR-6 East to US-26 East. Take the NE Cornell Road exit, turn right, then left onto NE Shaleen St. Free parking at the office.
Is the drive from Banks really worth it for a routine cleaning?
For a single cleaning, maybe not — many Banks residents stay local for routine prophylaxis. The reason patients make the drive is that everything else happens in our office: implants, surgical extractions, sedation for anxious patients, same-day crowns, sleep apnea oral appliances, full-mouth reconstruction. One trip for a complex appointment beats three referrals across town.
Do you accept new patients from Banks?
Yes. Our $99 new patient special covers a comprehensive exam, digital X-rays, and a professional cleaning. Call (503) 614-0198 to schedule. We accept most major insurance plans.
Can you handle a dental emergency for a Banks resident?
Yes. We reserve same-day appointment time every day for urgent dental needs. For knocked-out teeth, the 30–60 minute reimplantation window matters — call (503) 614-0198 immediately and head straight to our office. For severe swelling that obstructs breathing, go to the nearest emergency room first.
Do you offer Saturday appointments for patients driving from Banks?
Yes. Saturday appointments are available by request and are particularly popular with patients making longer drives. Call ahead to confirm availability and to coordinate back-to-back family scheduling.
Your Dental Home from Banks
Comprehensive care, three doctors, in-house surgical team. Worth the 25-minute drive. Call (503) 614-0198.
Contact Us
East Wind Dental Care
7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 614-0198
Hours: Monday–Friday with Saturday appointments by request
Parking: Free, directly in front of the office
Reviewed by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD | East Wind Dental Care, Hillsboro, OR | Last medically reviewed: 2026-05-05 | Book a consultation
> Dr. Ostovar leads East Wind Dental Care in Hillsboro, which has served the community since 2006. He holds Fellowship in the Academy of General Dentistry (FAGD), a credential held by fewer than 7% of general dentists in the U.S.
Banks Landmarks Near Our Hillsboro Dental Office
Banks sits at the western edge of Washington County, surrounded by farmland and forest. If you’re heading to East Wind Dental Care from Banks, you’ll take OR-6 East (Wilson River Highway) for about 7 miles until it meets US-26 East (Sunset Highway). The Banks-Vernonia State Trail is a well-known landmark in town—a popular 21-mile rail-trail for cyclists and hikers that runs through Banks’ downtown area. From Banks City Park or the area near the Banks rodeo grounds, the drive to our Hillsboro office takes about 22-25 minutes. Many Banks families make the trip for services they can’t access locally—dental implants, same-day crowns, orthodontics, and oral surgery—all handled in one office without specialist referrals. The rural commute is worth it when you consider the comprehensive care and advanced technology waiting at 7546 NE Shaleen St in Hillsboro.
