Dentists in Albany, OR - Santiam Hwy
2708 Santiam Hwy SE
Albany, OR 97322
- Monday:7:00-5:00
- Tuesday:7:00-5:00
- Wednesday:7:00-5:00
- Thursday:8:00-5:00
- Friday:8:00-5:00
- Saturday:Closed
- Sunday:Closed
Local Offers
New Patients
$50 Exam & X-Rays
Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Ray
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New Patients
$100 Off Non-Covered Services
New patients only. On services of $300 or greater not covered by insurance.
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Ortho Special
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
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About This Location
Our dentists, assistants, hygienists and surgeons work hard to create a welcoming environment that makes every patient feel comfortable. They also work closely with patients to identify troublesome dental issues, target effective solutions and explain the methods and need for specific procedures. Our location is also entirely wheelchair-accessible, and we are ideally equipped to serve patients with special needs.
To ensure your dental health, our skilled dental professionals use the latest treatments and technology to provide a complete spectrum of services, including preventive and restorative procedures, crowns and bridges, root canal therapy, inlays and onlays, veneers, teeth whitening treatments and orthodontics. We also offer implants, bone augmentation and oral surgery, along with gentle, compassionate pediatric dentistry for young patients who sometimes feel anxious about visiting the dentist.
To help you maximize affordability, our office accepts nearly every type of dental insurance plan and offers flexible financing options for patients who need more extensive dental treatments, orthodontics or cosmetic procedures, which may be excluded from insurance coverage. If you and your family do not have insurance, you can take advantage of our Gentle Dental Smile Plan, which reduces the cost of many procedures by 20 percent or more. Since we understand our patients have busy lives, we offer flexible appointments on weekends and holidays. There’s no need to miss work, school or important occasions. Simply talk to our staff and schedule your dental work at a time that fits within your unique schedule.
Conveniently located at the southeast corner of Southeast Geary Street and Santiam Road Southeast, Gentle Dental is proud to offer knowledgeable, compassionate dental care for residents in and around Albany, Oregon. Schedule a consultation, cleaning or treatment with our friendly dental team and get a healthy smile you can be proud of.
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Meet Our Dentists in Albany
Gordon Cooper
Dr. Cooper is passionate about being an Orthodontist. He loves being able to educate his patients on the benefits of orthodontics and feels blessed to have the opportunity to improve their oral health while creating beautiful, radiant smiles, “I treat my patients with the same care and attention to detail that I would give to my own family.” Dr. Cooper is excited for you to come meet his fantastic team and work together with him to achieve your perfect smile. After completing his undergraduate degree at the University of California at San Diego, (where he also became an avid surfer,) Dr. Cooper received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree, graduating Summa Cum Laude, from the Boston University School of Dental Medicine.
He completed his Orthodontic training and Master of Science degree at the University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry. He is a member of the American Association of Orthodontists, the Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Cooper and his amazing wife have 3 children. They love calling the Willamette Valley their home. In his free time, he loves hiking and adventuring with his wife, mountain biking and competing in triathlons with his friends.
EDUCATION
B.S.–University of California at San Diego
D.M.D.–Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine
M.S., Orthodontics–University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry
Certificate in Orthodontics–University of Oklahoma School of Dentistry
AFFILIATIONS
American Association of Orthodontists
Pacific Coast Society of Orthodontists
American Dental Association
California Association of Orthodontists
Tri County Dental Society
Joe Pham
Dr. Pham is truly committed to delivering quality dentistry in a comfortable, caring environment, which is one of the reasons he chose Gentle Dental.
“I enjoy working together with my patients to develop beautiful, healthy smiles. Gentle Dental provides an environment in which these goals can be achieved.”
From Dr. Pham’s point of view, blending medical science with the art of dentistry and patient care is one of the greatest rewards of his profession.
He also relishes the challenge of a job that is a continual learning experience. Dr. Pham attended Oregon State University and went on to receive his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from New York University. He volunteers with NW Medical Teams and is also an Office Clinical Director for Gentle Dental. In his free time, Dr. Pham enjoys outdoor sports–he is an avid fisherman and cyclist, and enjoys creating memories with his son Ethan.
Education
B.S. – Oregon State University
D.D.S. – New York University
Wayne Van De Graaff
Dr. Van De Graaff says, “Interacting with my patients is the best part of the job! Dentistry affords me a unique opportunity to work with people and keep them healthy. Having a healthy mouth is an important part of being happy.”
After graduating from Brigham Young University, Dr. Van De Graaff earned his Dental Degree from the Columbia University College of Dental Medicine. While at Columbia, he completed the competitive dual degree program in Science Education. He subsequently completed a 6 year Oral and Maxillofacial residency at Kings County Hospital. He was awarded his Medical Degree at the State University of New York Downstate Medical Center, after which he completed a year of general surgery.
His interests lie primarily in implantology, dentoalveolar surgery and sedation dentistry. He is also is bilingual in Spanish Dr. Van De Graaff says, “I play jazz piano and like to jog. I enjoy spending time with my beautiful wife and four children.”
Education
B.S., Psychology–Brigham Young University
D.D.S.–Columbia University College of Dental Medicine
M.D.–State University of New York Downstate Medical Center
M.S., Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery–Kings County Hospital Center
Affiliations
American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons
Yan Huang
“Helping patients to achieve and maintain excellent dental health gives me the most satisfaction as a dentist,” says Dr. Huang. He adds, “I treat my patients as if they are family.”
Dr. Huang enjoys seeing the satisfied smiles of patients when a difficult procedure turns out beautifully. Dr. Huang received his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) from Loma Linda University and is a member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Association.
Dr. Huang is fluent in Chinese.
A hobby of Dr. Huang’s was what steered him towards dentistry. He has been stone-seal cutting since he was a teenager. To the Chinese, seals are an art of deep cultural roots, combining the essence of both calligraphy and engraving. The quality of stone-seal cutting is greatly determined by the strength and speed of wrist and hand.
To Dr. Huang, dentistry is also an art that his skill in stone-seal cutting has contributed to because of the intricacy and attention to detail that both require. Away from the office, Dr. Huang enjoys table tennis, for which he is a silver medal winner at the Oregon State Games, spending time with his wife and two sons, and of course, stone-seal cutting.
Education
B.S., Stomatology – Beijing Medical University
D.D.S. – Loma Linda University
Affiliations
Academy of General Dentistry American Dental Association
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Insurance and Financing
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Assurant
- Cigna
- Delta Dental
- Humana
- MetLife
- Principal
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