Finding a good dentist in The Dalles starts with the numbers: this Columbia River city lists 22 dental practices, 15 of them carrying a public rating that averages 4.54 stars across 2,548 reviews. Ten practices sit at 4.8 or higher, so start with the ranked table below and match a name to your need.
What the dental map of The Dalles actually looks like
The Dalles is the seat of Wasco County, set along the Columbia River and Interstate 84 at the eastern edge of the Columbia River Gorge. For a city this size, the dental directory is compact and easy to work through: 22 practices in total, of which 15 carry a public star rating and 7 do not yet have one on file. That means most of your comparison work happens across those 15 rated offices, and the ratings are encouraging. Among the rated practices, 10 sit in the top band at 4.8 stars or higher, a single practice lands between 4.5 and 4.79, none fall in the 4.0 to 4.49 range, and 4 sit below 4.0. The spread is unusually top-heavy, which is why a 4.54 city average still leaves you with a genuinely strong shortlist.
The chart below breaks the 15 rated practices into their rating bands so you can see the shape of the field at a glance before you read a single profile.
The highest-rated dentists in The Dalles
Six practices anchor the top of the directory, and they cover a useful range of care: a dedicated oral and maxillofacial surgery office, several general and family dentists, a community health center, and a denture and implant center. The table is sorted by rating first and review count second, so the offices that pair a perfect or near-perfect score with real review depth rise to the top. Every name links to its full Dental.me profile.
| Practice | Rating | Reviews | Profile |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth | 5.0 | 403 | View profile |
| Michael C. Murat, D.D.S., P.C. | 5.0 | 249 | View profile |
| Heritage Family Dentistry LLC | 5.0 | 248 | View profile |
| Jonathan Feller | 4.9 | 358 | View profile |
| WestCoast Digital Denture and Implant Center | 4.9 | 79 | View profile |
| One Community Health – The Dalles | 4.8 | 457 | View profile |
A quick read of the table: Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons pairs a 5.0 rating with 403 reviews, the deepest review count of any perfect-scoring office in town, which is why it leads. Michael C. Murat, D.D.S. and Heritage Family Dentistry also hold 5.0 stars, separated by a single review at 249 and 248. If you want the widest sample of feedback in the city, One Community Health carries 457 reviews at a 4.8 rating, more than any other practice listed here.
Review volume behind each name
A rating is only as meaningful as the number of reviews behind it, so it helps to see how the reviews are distributed. The six practices above account for 1,794 of the city’s 2,548 total reviews, which tells you the field is concentrated: a handful of established offices carry most of the recorded patient feedback, while newer or smaller practices show thinner counts. The chart plots each top practice by review count so you can weigh confidence alongside score.
Read this alongside the ratings rather than in place of them. A high score built on a few dozen reviews, like the 79 behind WestCoast Digital Denture and Implant Center, can still be an excellent fit, especially for the specialized denture and implant work that office focuses on; the smaller count simply reflects a narrower service line, not a weaker practice.
Websites and reaching an office
Before you call, it helps to know how much you can research online first. Of the 22 practices in The Dalles, 13 have a website URL on file with Dental.me and 9 do not. A website on file usually means you can check services, forms, and contact details ahead of time; where no URL is listed, the practice profile is still your fastest route to the phone number and location, and a call is the reliable way to confirm current hours and whether an office is taking new patients.
Whether or not a website is listed, the pattern for choosing is the same: shortlist two or three names from the ranked table, open each profile from the The Dalles dental directory, and call to confirm the practical details that ratings can’t tell you, such as insurance acceptance and appointment availability.
Emergency, cosmetic, and whitening care
The Dalles covers the common specialty needs well for a city of its size. Five practices are tagged for emergency dentistry, six for cosmetic work, and six for teeth whitening, so a broken tooth on a weekend or a pre-event whitening appointment both have several local options rather than a single default. The chart shows how many practices carry each of these three service tags.
If you know which type of visit you need, jump straight to the filtered lists: emergency dentists in The Dalles, cosmetic dentists in The Dalles, and teeth whitening in The Dalles. Several of the top-rated general offices in the table above also appear under these tags, so a practice you already like may cover the treatment you’re after.
Looking beyond The Dalles
The Dalles sits at the eastern end of the Columbia River Gorge, and Interstate 84 connects it westward along the river toward the Portland metro. If your shortlist comes up short or you’re comparing a wider area, the nearest directory to the west is Hood River, about 20 miles down the Gorge. Continuing west toward Portland, you’ll reach the directories for Sandy and Troutdale, both along the I-84 and US-26 corridors on the metro’s eastern edge. These neighboring hubs are worth a look when you want a second opinion on availability or a specialty that’s thin locally.
How the Dental.me Score helps you choose
Every practice in the ranked table earns its placement. The Dental.me Score weighs a practice’s rating, the volume of reviews behind it, and whether the office’s details have been confirmed, among other signals, into a single measure you can compare across town. It cannot be purchased. The only element that can be paid for anywhere in the directory is a Featured placement, which is labeled as such and never changes the underlying score or a practice’s position on merit. That distinction matters in a city like The Dalles, where 10 of the 15 rated practices already sit in the top band: the ranking you see reflects recorded patient feedback and confirmed office data, not who paid.
Put it together and a sensible path emerges. Start from the The Dalles directory, pick two or three names near the top of the table that match your need, weigh each one’s rating against its review count using the charts above, then call to confirm insurance and availability. With 22 practices, a 4.54 city average, and a clear top tier, narrowing to the right dentist here is a short, evidence-led process rather than a guess.
Frequently asked questions
How many dentists are there in The Dalles, OR?
The Dalles has 22 dental practices listed in the Dental.me directory. Of those, 15 carry a public star rating and 7 do not yet have one on file, so most side-by-side comparison happens across the 15 rated offices.
Who is the highest-rated dentist in The Dalles?
Six practices hold a perfect 5.0 rating, three of them on 248 reviews or more: Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons (403 reviews), Michael C. Murat, D.D.S. (249 reviews), and Heritage Family Dentistry (248 reviews). Beacon leads on review depth among the perfect-scoring offices.
What is the average dentist rating in The Dalles?
Across the 15 rated practices, the average rating is 4.54 stars, drawn from 2,548 total reviews. Ten of those 15 practices sit in the top band at 4.8 stars or higher, making the field notably top-heavy.
Are there emergency dentists in The Dalles?
Yes. Five practices in The Dalles are tagged for emergency dentistry. You can see the full filtered list on the emergency dentists page for the city, and several top-rated general offices also appear there.
Can I find cosmetic dentistry or teeth whitening in The Dalles?
Yes. Six practices are tagged for cosmetic dentistry and six for teeth whitening. Both service lines have multiple local options rather than a single provider, so you can compare ratings and review counts before booking.
Which nearby cities have dental directories if I look beyond The Dalles?
Heading west through the Columbia River Gorge and toward Portland, Hood River is the closest at about 20 miles, followed by Sandy and Troutdale along the I-84 and US-26 corridors. Each has its own Dental.me directory.
How many dentists are in The Dalles, OR?
Dental.me tracks 22 dental practices in The Dalles, OR — 15 carry a public star rating that averages 4.5 stars, and 13 list a website. Compare the full ranked list on the The Dalles dentists page.
Which is the top-rated dentist in The Dalles?
By Dental.me Score, Beacon Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Dental Implants and Wisdom Teeth currently leads the The Dalles list (5.0 stars, 403 reviews). Rankings update as ratings and profile data change, so compare a few offices before deciding.
How do I choose a good dentist in The Dalles?
Compare the Dental.me Score alongside review volume, location, office hours, provider names, and website details, then shortlist three to five The Dalles offices that fit your schedule, budget, and the care you need.
How does Dental.me rank The Dalles dentists?
By an independent Dental.me Score built from each practice's Google star rating out of 100, held to a confidence level by its review volume, with exact review counts breaking ties and a verification lift that lets confirmed practices reach a perfect 100. Featured placements are paid, clearly labeled, and never change the organic order.
Dental.me organizes dental directory data so patients can compare offices with confidence. Use each practice profile and its available website, map, and phone details for current appointment, payment, and care decisions.