For your safety we routinely clean and disinfect our office, all patients will be screened prior to their appointment and all our staff is screened daily. We adhere to strict safety protocols in our office every day guided by the CDC and the ADA, so you can feel comfortable while getting your dental needs taken care of by the Doctor and our staff.
At Terwilliger Dental, we understand the importance of a healthy and great-looking smile. Not only does a brilliant smile help to promote better self-confidence, having healthy teeth and gums also lowers your risk for a variety of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.
At Terwilliger Dental, we understand the importance of a healthy and great-looking smile. Not only does a brilliant smile help to promote better self-confidence, having healthy teeth and gums also lowers your risk for a variety of chronic diseases, such as heart disease, diabetes, and even cancer.
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As a family dentist in SW Portland, Dr. Hoang has been treating patients for over 25 years and she understands that every patient has his or her own unique oral health needs. From the moment you walk in our office and are greeted at the front desk to the time you're seated in a dental chair, Dr. Hoang and her caring staff will work to provide you with a welcoming and positive experience.
As a family dentist in SW Portland, Dr. Hoang knows it's important for every patient to enjoy a healthy, great looking smile that leaves them feeling confident and happy with the way they look. Your oral health matters to far more than just your teeth and gums. Numerous studies have shown that individuals that suffer from tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss have a significantly higher risk for developing a range of chronic illnesses that include heart disease, stroke, diabetes, dementia, and cancer.
Dr. Kim Hoang graduated with a Doctorate in Dental Medicine from OHSU's School of Dentistry in 1991 and began her career as a family dentist in SW Portland. She became the owner of Terwilliger Dental PC in 1994, has managed and been the resident dentist in this SW Portland Dentist office for over 25 years.
Reviews (35)
Anita B.
Jun 27, 2022
Todd D.
May 05, 2022
Jen Nichols
Apr 07, 2022
I switched here from my previous dentist when the owner of the practice retired and younger doctors I wasn't as comfortable with took his place. Everyone at Terwilliger Dental was welcoming and friendly, and Dr. Hoang definitely knows what she's doing. After my appointment, they sat down with me to map out future treatments and broke down pricing and everything. It was wonderful. I've found my new dentist. :
Pajku Cha
Mar 18, 2022
Been a patient of Dr. Hoang for almost 7 years. I apperciate her knowledge and dental skills and staff. I like how she always engages with me so many different and random topics each time I visit. Its like I never left. Always feels like family vibe there. The staff are always so kind and always wants what is best for the patient. Always giving dental advices as well as personal.
Everyone is so very hardworking to giving me the fullest care and I apperciate it very much. I love when I come in for my routin visits that they greet me like family. Its so sweet! Unfortunately, I will be relocating for work soon and will miss them dearly. I highly recommend Dr. Hoang and her wondeful staff if you are looking for those gental hands, knowledge, and long time companionship. When I am in town, please clean my teeth. XOXO.
Everyone is so very hardworking to giving me the fullest care and I apperciate it very much. I love when I come in for my routin visits that they greet me like family. Its so sweet! Unfortunately, I will be relocating for work soon and will miss them dearly. I highly recommend Dr. Hoang and her wondeful staff if you are looking for those gental hands, knowledge, and long time companionship. When I am in town, please clean my teeth. XOXO.
Cece Dig
Mar 01, 2022
This is the worst dentist I have ever been to. I had a dental appointment that this office canceled on me 3 times in one week one hour prior to my appointment. They wanted to service me on a treatment I found out later I didn't need. They wouldn't even accommodate me when I tried to work with them. I highly recommend "stay away!"
Cecile D.
Feb 03, 2022
This office cancelled me 3 times on 3 different days, one hour before my appointment each time. They claimed their hygienist was sick 2 weeks now. They wouldn't accommodate with another hygienist or a temp. I had to keep cancelling and rebooking transportation. They are unreliable, unprofessional and their business tactics are horrible. I would not recommend them to anyone.
Vahe Petrosyan
Jan 25, 2022
I was assured that my insurance was going to cover my simple dental cleaning. I come in and we start the cleaning, to say the least the technician was not qualified to do the job, again I brush it off, not 2 minutes after the equipment starts to malfunction and spray water all over my face. She does a sub par job of cleaning and after I complain the actual doctor comes over and she actually cleans again with another compound that according to her is more expensive and they don't use it that ofter.
This is not even the worst part of my experience, two weeks later I get a bill in the mail of $333 because my "insurance didn't cover it" that they assured me was going to cover. Moral of the store make sure what they say will be covered from the insurance is actually what will be covered or you will be in for a surprise. If a simple cleaning costs $333 I don't even want to know what they charge for more serious jobs. STAY AWAY!
This is not even the worst part of my experience, two weeks later I get a bill in the mail of $333 because my "insurance didn't cover it" that they assured me was going to cover. Moral of the store make sure what they say will be covered from the insurance is actually what will be covered or you will be in for a surprise. If a simple cleaning costs $333 I don't even want to know what they charge for more serious jobs. STAY AWAY!
Mariann Hyland
Dec 23, 2021
Dr. Hoang and team are awesome! I've been getting my dental care here for around the past 15 years. They are very friendly, warm and highly skilled. Their prices are reasonable too. For example, they offer a variety of options and price points for mouth guards. Unlike some dentists that I've seen in the past, they don't try to sell you the most expensive item. For the above reasons, I highly recommend this practice!
Courtney Phenix
Dec 14, 2021
Thomas Tinkler
Nov 21, 2021
Lucia Kerr
Nov 16, 2021
As a new patient (first appointment was in September 2021), it can always be a little nerve racking going to a new dentist. Dr. Hoang and her staff have been so professional and friendly, that I felt right away this was such a great place for my care. I had a sensitive tooth and was clenching my teeth at night. Both issues were taken care of right away and all questions and concerns were answered. Definitely recommend Terwilliger Dental.
Granny T.
Nov 01, 2021
Rebeccah Davis
Oct 31, 2021
Everyone here goes above and beyond. Dr. Hoang is kind, understanding, and does awesome work. She always remembers who I am and really listens to any questions or concerns I have about my teeth. The dental hygienist, dental assistants, and front desk staff are so sweet and do great work. Highly recommend this place if you need a new dentist!
Adrian
Oct 22, 2021
Jessica H.
Oct 17, 2021
I have been going here for a decade! Why do I keep coming back? They have a friendly staff and do a great job to make sure I'm taken care of. Dr. Hoang is one of the gentlest dentist, she will listen if you have concerns and will make sure you are comfortable. I've had all four wisdom teeth pulled and multiple cavities filled when I first started coming here.
My teeth have been great every since. I recently got a referral from them to go to a Ortho up the street to get my Invisalign. They have helped me with my preventative care and have been continuously doing so since the day I became a patient. I would highly recommend Terwilliger Dental if you're someone who needs a great dentist and team to treat your dental needs, this is the dental practice for you!
My teeth have been great every since. I recently got a referral from them to go to a Ortho up the street to get my Invisalign. They have helped me with my preventative care and have been continuously doing so since the day I became a patient. I would highly recommend Terwilliger Dental if you're someone who needs a great dentist and team to treat your dental needs, this is the dental practice for you!
Luke
Oct 06, 2021
Celie Baker
Aug 25, 2021
Amy Homer-Brown
Aug 19, 2021
I have a lot of anxiety with dentists particularly after a traumatic experience with another dentist many years ago. The staff here are absolutely kind and wonderful and really look after you. So far I've worked mostly with Joyce for dental hygiene and she's been so patient, understanding and accommodating to my anxiety with certain procedures. Dr. Hoang is also really great. Both have gentle hands and presence which help me relax while they're doing their thing. 100% recommend coming here for your dental needs!
Rhea C.
Aug 11, 2021
I came here because the reviews were great! But my experience was less than. The staff was nice, but the doctor was rude. I have a hard time with drilling and she had no patience for me as a client. She complained and said I need to take medicine before I come again. I wasn't pulling away or acting unreasonable I just put my hands up when I needed a break.
After she was done with my teeth she just left the room, no goodbye, nothing. Extremely unprofessional and unwelcoming. I will not be coming back. She also wanted to do root canals on me! Which after reading some of the other comments sound like it's her go to! I expressed to my partner that I felt like she just wanted money from me since I needed a cleaning and she never bothered to make that a priority.
She also shaved my teeth down way more than needed! DO NOT go to this lady! I'm sorry for anyone who already has. These reviews are important. Please take them seriously when they are consistent and are about some Thing so important.
After she was done with my teeth she just left the room, no goodbye, nothing. Extremely unprofessional and unwelcoming. I will not be coming back. She also wanted to do root canals on me! Which after reading some of the other comments sound like it's her go to! I expressed to my partner that I felt like she just wanted money from me since I needed a cleaning and she never bothered to make that a priority.
She also shaved my teeth down way more than needed! DO NOT go to this lady! I'm sorry for anyone who already has. These reviews are important. Please take them seriously when they are consistent and are about some Thing so important.
David V.
Aug 04, 2021
I was very embarrassed about my smile. The six front upper teeth as well as the six front lower teeth were in much need of repair. Dr Hoang skillfully and artfully applied bonding resin to the upper teeth in one visit and the lower teeth in another visit, they look totally natural. I have my smile back! I recommend her wholeheartedly. Also, her staff are all very friendly and highly competent. Plus, I recently had to have a tooth pulled, and am experiencing the fastest recovery ever.
Riz B.
May 10, 2021
This was the worst experience I've ever had at the dentist. As soon as I walked in for my appointment, one receptionist kept saying that I shouldn't have canceled my appointment and then come in after canceling it. I told her this was my first visit, and I've never canceled anything. She got louder and louder and kept saying the same thing over and over again.
This happened as soon as I walked in and was weird and awful! The dental hygienist was very nice and did a good job. But the dentist was rude to the hygienist! The dentist told the hygienist that she took too long on me! I have dental insurance FYI so I don't get why the dentist cared. THe hygienist walked me up to the second receptionist when she was done, and that other receptionist (different from the one that yelled at me) told me that she didn't have time to check me out, and I would have to come back tomorrow to be checked out!
I have never heard of such a thing. The drama started as soon as I walked in. I really believe these people are racist. I am South Asian American and a lawyer. I don't have an accent or anything. They didn't like me because of my skin color. Absolutely humiliating.
This happened as soon as I walked in and was weird and awful! The dental hygienist was very nice and did a good job. But the dentist was rude to the hygienist! The dentist told the hygienist that she took too long on me! I have dental insurance FYI so I don't get why the dentist cared. THe hygienist walked me up to the second receptionist when she was done, and that other receptionist (different from the one that yelled at me) told me that she didn't have time to check me out, and I would have to come back tomorrow to be checked out!
I have never heard of such a thing. The drama started as soon as I walked in. I really believe these people are racist. I am South Asian American and a lawyer. I don't have an accent or anything. They didn't like me because of my skin color. Absolutely humiliating.
Vu T.
Nov 05, 2020
Tessa Bird Heesy
Oct 28, 2020
The fact that the staff are all women is pretty awesome. I have had great work done by them and I would totally refer anyone who doesn't have a dentist. They also take ODS and I switched so I could go back. Total happy camper. Did two hours today and two hours on Thursday and I'm already so impressed with the progress. Sweet!
Tara J.
Oct 05, 2020
The entire staff is amazing! From the front desk always working to make sure I'm getting the most from my insurance plan, to the poor dental hygienists that drew the short straw that had to clean my teeth today thank you for being an amazing team! The Dr. is one of the best I've ever worked with. There was a period where I didn't take very good care of my teeth but She helped set me up with a treatment plan to make sure my smile continues to look and feel great! Tara J.
Laurie Hill
Aug 19, 2020
Nguyen Ngan
Aug 19, 2020
Brittany F.
Jul 03, 2020
Sean F.
Mar 16, 2020
Po Ka Cha
Nov 20, 2019
I had a bad experience with a dentist years ago for tooth extraction. Dr. Hoang and her staff were very understanding and accomendating with my every needs. I did not feel pressured to do dental treatment. Everything was at my own pace and what I was ready for emotionally and financially. During my appointments, Dr. Hoang and her assistant always. gave me time to adjust my anxiety.
They did not make me feel like I was wasting their time and I like hearing them talk about random things as it helps distract me from the treatment being done in my mouth. I recommend Dr. Hoang as she has a gentle and understanding touch.
They did not make me feel like I was wasting their time and I like hearing them talk about random things as it helps distract me from the treatment being done in my mouth. I recommend Dr. Hoang as she has a gentle and understanding touch.
Bernhild H.
Mar 17, 2019
Carmela R.
Dec 28, 2018
This dentist literally just shaved down my real tooth while filling a fake one after i had just told her i never want my real teeth shaved down so she could go home earlier. Sick how she completely disregarded what i wanted and gave her permission to do to my body. Im pissed a dentist should never take out there anger or frustration on your teeth. Disgusting behavior
Nikki Turman
Jan 11, 2018
Jan W.
Nov 10, 2017
Heidi G.
Aug 01, 2016
Worst Dentist! I cannot believe this lady. She decides to start a partial root canal on my fiancees painful tooth. The following Monday, he's still in pain and inquired what the doctor recommended about it. She decided to drop my fiancee without any notice since she saw he has a lengthy prescription history for pain meds, and automatically flagged him as a drug addict.
I cannot believe this profiling of her patient. He had a partial root canal for crying out loud, not to mention other partials started in his mouth that she pointed out were never finished. This is ridiculous, now she refuses to finish the work she began and he is left to his own devices to find a quality dentist. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS DENTIST!
I cannot believe this profiling of her patient. He had a partial root canal for crying out loud, not to mention other partials started in his mouth that she pointed out were never finished. This is ridiculous, now she refuses to finish the work she began and he is left to his own devices to find a quality dentist. I DON'T RECOMMEND THIS DENTIST!
Garry T.
Jun 17, 2014
Did I wait for my appointment as other people have bitched about? yes I did, , but you know what I would rather a dentist take time and do a thorough job than to rush to stick to a schedule. When I spent my time with Dr Kim, , it was just with Dr Kim and I had 100% of her attention, she was gentle, and explained everything very well. The other team members were also excellent- no problems at all from my perspective. I had a few replacement fillings here and great advice for ongoing care. Will I return? yes