Family Dentist in Hillsboro — Every Age, Every Smile, One Office

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Family Dentist in Hillsboro — Every Age, Every Smile, One Office

If you are looking for a family dentist in Hillsboro who treats your toddler, your teenager, and you in the same office on the same morning, East Wind Dental Care is built for exactly that. Call (503) 614-0198 to book a family block — we keep adjacent appointment slots so siblings or a parent and child can be seen back-to-back. Three doctors share the schedule, which means we can usually offer a same-week appointment for new families.

What Is a Family Dentist?

A family dentist is a general dentist who treats every age group — infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors — in one office, instead of sending children to a separate pediatric practice and adults to another office. The advantage is practical: one chart, one front desk, one location for everyone in your household. You stop juggling two sets of insurance cards, two sets of recall reminders, and two sets of waiting rooms.

At East Wind Dental Care, that single-office model is how we have run since 2006. Dr. Derek Youngblood leads our family and preventive program — he has spent his career working with kids and families and is the doctor most parents will see at first cleanings and routine recall visits. Dr. Merat Ostovar, FAGD, handles restorative and cosmetic work for adults. Dr. Jovan Gvozden brings 30+ years of surgical experience for cases that need an oral surgeon (extractions, implants, bone grafting). Most families never need to be referred out.

What Ages Do You See in a Family Practice?

We see patients from their first tooth (around age 1) through retirement. The American Dental Association recommends a child’s first dental visit by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth appearing — that visit is mostly for parent education, a quick lap-exam, and getting your child comfortable in the chair.

Here is roughly what a family schedule looks like with us:

• Ages 1-3: Knee-to-knee exams with the parent, fluoride varnish, brushing coaching
• Ages 3-6: First full chair exams, fluoride, sealants on baby molars when appropriate
• Ages 6-12: Sealants on permanent molars (most important cavity prevention for school-age kids), space maintainers if a baby tooth is lost early, mouthguards for sports
• Teens: Wisdom-tooth monitoring, orthodontic evaluations, athletic mouthguards, cosmetic options like Invisalign Teen
• Adults: Cleanings, fillings, crowns, implants, Invisalign for adults, cosmetic work
• Seniors: Periodontal maintenance, denture and partial care, implant-supported options

What Happens at a Routine Family Cleaning Visit?

A standard recall visit is one hour for adults and 30-45 minutes for children. The hygienist does the cleaning — removing plaque and tartar above and below the gumline with hand instruments and an ultrasonic scaler — then takes any X-rays that are due (digital, low-radiation, usually one set per year for adults and bitewings every 12-24 months for kids depending on cavity risk). The doctor does the exam at the end: cavity check, gum health, oral cancer screening, bite, jaw, and any concerns you raise.

For families, we coordinate so siblings or a parent and child are in adjacent rooms. You walk in together, you walk out together. No one is sitting in the waiting room watching cartoons while another family member is still being seen.

How Often Should My Family Come In?

The ADA standard is every six months for most patients. Some children with high cavity risk benefit from three- or four-month visits, and some adults with periodontal disease need 90-day periodontal maintenance instead of standard cleanings. Dr. Youngblood will tell you honestly what cadence fits your specific household — we do not push extra visits that you do not need.

“What I tell parents at the first visit is that the goal is not to find a problem. It is to make sure your child grows up thinking the dentist is just a normal part of life — not something to dread. If we can do that in the first three or four visits, the cleanings get easier every time after that.” — Dr. Derek Youngblood, DMD

What Preventive Treatments Do You Use for Kids?

The two most effective preventive tools we use for children are fluoride varnish and dental sealants. Both are quick, painless, and well-supported by research.

Fluoride varnish is a thin coating brushed onto the teeth at the end of a cleaning. It strengthens enamel and reverses early decay. The application takes about a minute and is included in most pediatric cleaning visits. Cost without insurance: $30-$60.

Dental sealants are a thin plastic coating bonded into the deep grooves of the chewing surfaces of permanent molars (typically the 6-year and 12-year molars). Sealants block food and bacteria from getting trapped in the grooves where toothbrush bristles cannot reach. Cost: $35-$60 per tooth. Most insurance plans cover sealants 100% for kids under age 14.

Together, these two treatments are the highest-impact prevention for children — far more effective per dollar than any restorative treatment after a cavity has formed.

How Do You Handle Kids Who Are Nervous or Scared?

Honestly: by going slowly and never forcing it. If a child is having a hard day, we do not muscle through the appointment to check a box. We will reschedule, or we will use the visit to do a “happy chair” — sit in the chair, ride it up and down, count teeth with a mirror, and call it a win. The next visit is almost always easier.

For more substantial work (a filling on a nervous 5-year-old, for example), we have nitrous oxide (laughing gas) available. We do not push sedation as a default — most children do fine without it once they trust the team — but it is there when it is the right call.

For a deeper look at the pediatric-specific approach, see our dedicated pediatric dentistry page.

What About Adults Who Have Avoided the Dentist for Years?

This is one of the most common situations we see in adults. You have not been in for a cleaning in 5, 10, sometimes 20 years. You know there is probably work to do. You are embarrassed. You are worried about how much it will cost.

We hear this every week and it is genuinely no problem. The first visit is an exam, a set of X-rays, and a conversation. We tell you what we see, what is urgent versus what can wait, and what the realistic cost looks like phased over time. Nobody gets lectured. Nobody gets pressured into doing everything at once. If you need a deep cleaning, we plan for it. If you need crowns or implants, we phase the treatment so it fits your budget.

Are Saturday Appointments Available for Working Families?

Saturday appointments are available by request for established patients — we do not run a full Saturday schedule, but we keep limited slots open for families who cannot easily get out of school or work during the week. Call (503) 614-0198 and ask the front desk; we will see what we can do.

For most working families in Hillsboro, the bigger lever is block scheduling on a weekday. We can put two or three family members in adjacent slots — for example, an after-school 3:30 PM block for two kids back-to-back — so the whole household is done in 90 minutes instead of three separate trips.

What Does Family Dentistry Cost in Hillsboro?

Pricing depends on what you need, but here are typical ranges at our office:

| Service | Typical Cost |
|—|—|
| Adult cleaning + exam + X-rays (new patient) | $200-$400 |
| Child cleaning + exam + fluoride | $150-$300 |
| Tooth-colored filling | $150-$350 per tooth |
| Sealants (per tooth) | $35-$60 |
| Stainless steel crown (baby molar) | $300-$500 |
| Same-day CEREC crown (adult) | $1,000-$1,500 |
| Custom sports mouthguard | $150-$300 |

Insurance: We accept most PPO plans — Delta Dental, MODA, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian. Most plans cover preventive care (cleanings, exams, X-rays, fluoride, sealants) at or near 100% twice per year for both kids and adults.

Oregon Health Plan (OHP): We accept OHP for children and qualifying adults. OHP covers cleanings, exams, fluoride, sealants, fillings, extractions, and stainless steel crowns for kids — call us and we will verify your specific plan before your visit.

No insurance? Use our VIP Membership Plan: $299/year per adult, $199/year per child. Includes two cleanings, two exams, all routine X-rays, and 15% off all other treatment with no annual maximum and no waiting periods. Every dollar paid in office fees accumulates as 100% credit toward future treatment if not used. CareCredit, Sunbit, and Cherry Health financing are also available for larger work.

Serving Families Throughout Hillsboro and Beyond

East Wind Dental Care welcomes families from across Washington County:

• Hillsboro and the NE Cornell Road corridor
• Orenco Station and the MAX Blue Line area
• Tanasbourne and the Streets of Tanasbourne
• Aloha and the TV Highway corridor
• Beaverton and Cedar Hills
• Rock Creek and AmberGlen
• South Hillsboro and Reed’s Crossing
• Cornelius and Forest Grove
• Intel families at the Ronler Acres and Jones Farm campuses
• Hillsboro School District and Beaverton School District households

New to Hillsboro? New to Us?

We make it easy for families to switch dental homes. Call (503) 614-0198 and we will handle insurance verification and records transfer.

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Related Services at East Wind Dental Care

• Pediatric Dentistry — Children’s dental care under one roof
• Dental Exams — Comprehensive exam appointments
• Teeth Cleaning — Professional cleanings for adults and kids
• Dental Sealants — Cavity prevention for children’s molars
• Fluoride Treatment — Fluoride applications for cavity prevention
• Preventive Care — Full preventive care program

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 — Family Dentist Hillsboro

What is the difference between a general and family dentist?

Functionally there’s no licensing difference — both are general dentists (DMD or DDS). The label “family dentist” signals the practice treats every age group in one office: infants, children, teens, adults, and seniors, instead of separating kids to a pediatric specialty office. At East Wind we run that single-office model since 2006 — Dr. Youngblood leads pediatric and preventive, Dr. Ostovar (FAGD) handles restorative and cosmetic for adults, Dr. Gvozden handles oral surgery.

Is your Hillsboro family practice accepting new patients?

Yes, we are actively accepting new families as of 2026. With three doctors sharing the schedule, we can usually offer a same-week appointment for a first visit. Call (503) 614-0198 and the front desk will quote a date — most weekday afternoons fill 1-2 weeks out, but morning slots open up sooner. We block Tuesday + Thursday afternoons specifically for family appointments where 2-3 family members come back-to-back.

Do you treat all ages at one location?

Yes. We see patients from age 1 (first dental visit per AAPD guidelines) through retirement, all at 7546 NE Shaleen St. One office, one chart, one front desk. Hillsboro families with Intel-employed parents often book the parent’s exam right after a child’s cleaning — same parking spot, no second trip across town to a separate pediatric office.

What insurance does an Oregon family dentist usually accept?

Most Oregon family practices are in-network with the major PPO plans: Delta Dental, MODA, Cigna, Aetna, MetLife, Guardian, and Regence. Many also accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP) for children — OHP coverage for adults depends on county and plan tier. We accept all of the above. Call (503) 614-0198 with your card and the front desk will verify benefits before your visit so you know your out-of-pocket up front.

Can the whole family book back-to-back appointments?

Yes — block scheduling is one of the most-used features at our office. We hold Tuesday + Thursday afternoons specifically for 2-3 family members back-to-back so siblings or a parent and child finish at the same time. Tell the front desk how many family members and we’ll build a block that fits — typical 90-minute window for 2 cleanings, 2 hours for 3. Cornelius families typically book Saturday morning blocks; Beaverton families book Tuesday after-school slots.

Do you offer evening or Saturday family appointments?

Limited Saturday appointments are available by request for established patients — we don’t run a full Saturday schedule, but we keep slots open for families who can’t easily get out of school or work during the week. For evening, our Tuesday hours run until 6pm. For most working families, the bigger lever is a weekday block at 3:30-5pm after school. Call (503) 614-0198 and ask the front desk.

What dental services should every family expect at a checkup?

A standard family checkup includes: digital X-rays as needed (bitewings every 12-24 months for kids, every 18-24 months for low-risk adults), a hygienist cleaning (45-60 min for adults, 30-45 min for kids), oral cancer screening for adults, fluoride varnish for kids, a tooth-by-tooth exam by the doctor, and a written treatment plan if anything was found. Sealants on permanent molars at age 6 and again at age 12 — that’s the highest-impact pediatric prevention spend.

How do I switch family dentists in Oregon?

Three steps. (1) Call us at (503) 614-0198 to book your first appointment — we accept walk-ins from previous practices. (2) Sign a HIPAA records release authorizing your previous office to send X-rays, treatment notes, and chart history. (3) We coordinate the records transfer for you — most offices send digital files within 5-10 business days. No need to coordinate the paperwork yourself; the front desk handles it. If your insurance changed, bring the new card.

Is fluoride still recommended for both kids and adults?

Yes — current ADA and AAPD guidance is unchanged. For kids: fluoride varnish at every cleaning starting at the first visit, plus fluoride toothpaste twice daily. For adults at standard cavity risk: fluoride toothpaste twice daily is enough. For high-risk adults (recurrent decay, dry-mouth medications, post-radiation patients, root exposure from recession): in-office fluoride varnish at recall visits plus prescription-strength 5000ppm toothpaste at home. The varnish is fluoride’s belt-and-suspenders — for low-risk patients, optional. For high-risk, a clear win.

Do family dentists handle dental emergencies after hours?

We answer the phone for established-patient emergencies after hours and triage by phone — broken tooth with active bleeding, knocked-out adult tooth, severe abscess pain, or post-extraction problems get same-day or next-morning slots. Routine toothaches that aren’t waking you up overnight typically wait until the next business day. Call (503) 614-0198 — the after-hours message has the on-call routing. For our full emergency-care protocol, see our emergency dentist page.

My child has special needs — can you accommodate them?

Yes. Dr. Youngblood has experience with kids on the autism spectrum, kids with sensory sensitivities, and kids with developmental differences. Tell us what helps your child when you book — quiet rooms, longer appointments, parent in the chair, weighted blanket, headphones, dimmed overhead light, no overhead spray — and we’ll set the visit up that way. We move at your child’s pace; no one gets forced through an appointment to check a box.

East Wind Dental Care — Your Hillsboro Family Dentist

Office Location: 7546 NE Shaleen St, Hillsboro, OR 97124
Phone: (503) 614-0198
Hours: Mon/Wed/Fri 8-5, Tue 7-6, Thu 7-5, Sat by request, Sun closed

One Office for the Whole Family

Toddlers through grandparents — same chart, same doctors, same parking lot. Call (503) 614-0198 to start.

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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.

Written by Dr. Merat Ostovar, DMD

Doctor of Dental Medicine | 15+ Years Experience

Last updated: May 14, 2026