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Family Dentist for Forest Grove — Advanced Care Worth the 15-Minute Drive
Forest Grove is a tight-knit community with great schools, Pacific University, and beautiful parks. What it does not have is a multi-doctor dental practice that handles implants, oral surgery, same-day crowns, Invisalign, and sedation dentistry in-house. That is why Forest Grove families drive 15 minutes east on US-26 to East Wind Dental Care.
Three experienced doctors. Every service under one roof. No referrals to Portland specialists.
Forest Grove Families: $99 New Patient Special
Exam, X-rays, and cleaning. Call (503) 614-0198.
Getting Here from Forest Grove
From downtown Forest Grove / Pacific University: US-26 East (Sunset Highway) → Hillsboro. 15–18 minutes.
From OR-47 / Forest Grove South: North to US-26 East. 18–20 minutes.
Free parking at 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro.
Why Forest Grove Families Choose East Wind
Everything Under One Roof
Most Forest Grove dental offices refer implants, oral surgery, and orthodontics to outside specialists. At East Wind, our three-doctor team handles:
- Dental implants (from $1,799) — in-house surgery, 3D planning
- Oral surgery — extractions, bone grafting, wisdom teeth
- CEREC same-day crowns — permanent crown in 2 hours
- Invisalign — clear aligners for teens and adults
- Sedation — nitrous, oral, and IV options
- Emergency care — same-day appointments
- Preventive: Exams, cleanings, sealants, fluoride
- Restorative: Crowns, fillings, root canals
- Surgical: Implants, extractions, wisdom teeth
- Cosmetic: Veneers, whitening, bonding
- Orthodontic: Invisalign adults, Invisalign Teen
- Cosmetic Dentistry for Forest Grove Patients
- Emergency Dentistry for Forest Grove Patients
- Invisalign for Forest Grove Patients
- Dentist near Forest Grove — full neighborhood guide
- Family Dentistry — Main family dentistry services
- Pediatric Dentistry — Children’s dental care
- Dental Exams — Comprehensive exam appointments
- Teeth Cleaning — Routine cleaning visits
- Dental Sealants — Sealants for kids’ molars
- Fluoride Treatment — Fluoride treatment for cavity prevention
- Cost: New patient exam + X-rays + cleaning $150–$250 adults; child checkups $85–$125; most services covered by Delta Dental, OHP
- Insurance: Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) accepted for children; Delta Dental, Cigna, United Healthcare, Aetna — all verified day-of appointment
- Timeline: New patient comprehensive exam 60–90 minutes; routine checkups 45–60 minutes; same-day family appointment blocks available
- Candidacy: All ages welcome — toddler first visits (12–24 months), school-age children, adults, seniors; no referral needed for family care
- Technology: Digital X-rays (90% less radiation than film), intraoral camera for visual education, fluoride varnish, sealant application for kids
- Doctor: Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD, FAGD — comprehensive family dentistry for all ages from toddlers to seniors; 15+ years Hillsboro practice
- Financing: Oregon Health Plan accepted for children; CareCredit options; VIP Membership Plan $299/year adults / $199/year children for uninsured families
- Location: 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro — 18 min from Forest Grove via Hwy 47 / Pacific Ave; free parking at office entrance
- Pacific University: Faculty, staff, and student families within 5 miles — 8am Tue/Thu appointment slots ideal for early-class schedules
- Family same-day: Schedule parent + child or sibling pair in back-to-back slots — one trip completes dental care for the whole family
- Spanish staff: Hablamos español — Forest Grove and Cornelius families with Spanish-speaking members served in-language for comfort
- Preventive specialty: Dental sealants, fluoride treatments, early orthodontic assessment, space maintainers — protecting kids’ smiles from age 6 onward
- OHP access: Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid) accepted for covered children’s services — no child turned away for cost barriers
- Emergency same-day for children: Broken tooth or dental pain for a child → same-day appointment slots reserved for Forest Grove area families
- Serving: Forest Grove, Cornelius, Banks, North Plains, Hillsboro — OR 97116 / 97113 / 97106 / 97124
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Pacific University Students Welcome
Our VIP Membership Plan ($299/year) is popular with Pacific U students without dental insurance — exams, cleanings, X-rays included, plus 15% off all treatment. Saturday hours (7 AM–12 PM) work with class schedules. The American Dental Association's MouthHealthy recommends students establish a regular dental home before college transitions, since that’s when preventive care most often lapses.
Family Block Scheduling
Parents, teens, and children seen back-to-back or simultaneously. One trip from Forest Grove, everyone gets seen.
Multilingual Care
English, Spanish, Persian (Farsi), and Bosnian.
Services
Insurance & Affordability
Delta Dental, Moda, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian accepted. VIP Membership for uninsured ($299/yr adults, $199/yr kids). CareCredit 0% for 24 months.
Advanced Technology That Makes a Difference for Forest Grove Families
Digital X-Rays and 3D CBCT Imaging
Traditional film X-rays expose patients to significantly more radiation than modern digital sensors. East Wind uses digital radiography that captures images in seconds with 90% less radiation. Images appear on chairside monitors instantly, allowing your doctor to show you exactly what they see and explain treatment needs clearly.
For complex cases — impacted wisdom teeth, implant planning, TMJ evaluation, or root canal complications — we use CBCT 3D scanning. This cone beam computed tomography system captures a three-dimensional volume of your jaws, sinuses, airway, and TMJ in a single short scan. The 3D images provide diagnostic detail impossible to obtain from flat 2D X-rays, eliminating the need to refer Forest Grove families to Portland imaging centers.
CEREC Same-Day Crowns
Broken tooth? Large cavity requiring a crown? At most Forest Grove dental offices, you’d receive a temporary crown, wait 2–3 weeks for a lab-made restoration, and return for a second appointment. At East Wind, Dr. Ostovar uses CEREC CAD/CAM technology to design, mill, and bond permanent crowns in a single 2-hour appointment.
The process uses a Primescan intraoral scanner (no goopy impressions), in-office milling unit, and furnace for final crystallization. Restorations are milled from solid ceramic blocks — feldspathic porcelain, leucite-reinforced ceramic, or lithium disilicate — selected based on the tooth’s location and forces it must withstand.
For Forest Grove families, CEREC means one trip to Hillsboro instead of two, fewer missed work and school days, and no fragile temporary crowns. Individual costs vary — contact us for your personalized treatment plan.
Intraoral Cameras and Patient Education
Our hygienists and doctors use intraoral cameras — tiny wand-sized cameras that capture high-resolution images inside your mouth. These are displayed on chairside monitors so you can see cavities, cracked fillings, or gum recession as clearly as your dentist does.
For children, intraoral cameras are especially valuable. Kids see their teeth on the screen and understand why sealants matter, why brushing back molars is important, or what a cavity looks like. This visual approach builds compliance with home care and reduces dental anxiety.
What to Expect at Your Family’s First Visit
New Patient Exam for Adults
Your first appointment includes a comprehensive oral examination covering teeth (cavities, cracks, failing restorations), gums (pocket depths, recession, bone loss), bite and TMJ (alignment, clicking joints), oral cancer screening (visual and tactile exam of tongue, floor of mouth, palate, throat), and existing dental work.
Digital X-rays provide diagnostic information not visible during visual examination. After the exam, your doctor discusses findings using the chairside monitor. You receive a written treatment plan prioritized into urgent needs, necessary treatment, and elective options. Financial estimates and insurance coverage are reviewed before you leave.
Most comprehensive exams take 60 minutes. If you have no urgent issues, teeth cleaning occurs during the same visit. Individual costs vary — contact us for your personalized treatment plan.
New Patient Exam for Children
Children receive age-appropriate care tailored to their developmental stage. For toddlers, the first visit is educational — parents learn about teething, preventing baby bottle tooth decay, and fluoride needs. Forest Grove’s water supply is not fluoridated (unlike Hillsboro’s 0.8–1.0 ppm tap water), so dietary fluoride and fluoride varnish are especially important for Forest Grove children.
For children ages 3–12, appointments include cavity checks, cleaning, fluoride varnish application, dental sealants on permanent molars, and oral hygiene instruction. For teens, exams expand to include wisdom teeth evaluation, orthodontic assessment (Invisalign Teen consultations), and sports mouthguard recommendations.
We schedule families in back-to-back time slots so siblings can be seen during one trip from Forest Grove. Children enrolled in Oregon Health Plan (OHP) receive care covered by their Medicaid dental benefits. Individual costs vary — contact us for your personalized treatment plan.
Forest Grove’s Connection to East Wind Dental Care
Many Forest Grove families work at Intel campuses in Hillsboro — Ronler Acres on NW 229th Avenue, Hawthorn Farm on NW Evergreen Parkway — making our office at 7546 NE Shaleen St convenient for lunchtime or after-work appointments. The drive from Intel Ronler Acres to our office is 6–8 minutes via Cornelius Pass Road.
For Pacific University students and staff, US-26 East to Hillsboro is a direct 15-minute drive. Our Saturday hours (7 AM–12 PM) accommodate students with weekday class schedules. The VIP Membership Plan ($299/year adults, $199/year children) provides predictable costs for those without employer or student dental insurance.
Forest Grove residents near Highway 47 (Council Creek Park, Pacific Avenue corridor) access US-26 East at the Cornelius interchange, reaching our office in 18–20 minutes. Free parking is available directly in front of 7546 NE Shaleen St.
For families seeking advanced care beyond what’s available in Forest Grove — in-house implant surgery, CEREC same-day crowns, IV sedation, orthodontics, and oral surgery — East Wind eliminates referrals to Portland specialists. Three doctors under one roof means comprehensive, coordinated care for your entire family.
Forest Grove: Expert Dental Care Is Closer Than You Think
15 minutes via US-26. Three doctors. Saturday hours. Call (503) 614-0198.
Other Services for Forest Grove-Area Patients
East Wind Dental Care provides comprehensive care for patients across the Forest Grove area. Other treatments commonly requested by Forest Grove-area patients:
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Areas We Serve
East Wind Dental Care welcomes patients from across Washington County and the west Portland metro area: Hillsboro, Orenco Station, Tanasbourne, Aloha, Beaverton, South Hillsboro, Rock Creek, AmberGlen, Cornelius, Forest Grove, North Plains, and Banks.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is East Wind from Forest Grove?
15–18 minutes via US-26 East (Sunset Highway). Our office at 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro has free parking.
Do you accept Pacific University students?
Yes. VIP Membership ($299/yr) is ideal for students without insurance. Saturday hours available.
What services can I get that I cannot find in Forest Grove?
In-house dental implant surgery, CEREC same-day crowns, IV sedation, oral surgery, and Invisalign — all performed by our three-doctor team without referrals.
Do you see families from Forest Grove?
Yes. Family block scheduling lets everyone be seen in one trip. All ages from toddlers to seniors.
What insurance do you accept?
Most major plans: Delta Dental, Moda, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian. VIP Membership for uninsured patients.
Do you offer Saturday hours?
Yes — 7 AM to 12 PM. Also early mornings at 7 AM (Tue/Thu) and evenings until 6 PM (Tuesdays).
Do you handle dental emergencies for Forest Grove patients?
Yes. Same-day emergency appointments. Call (503) 614-0198. 15 minutes from Forest Grove.
East Wind Dental Care — 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124 | (503) 614-0198
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.
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