$40 Exam & X-Rays
Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Ray
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
Welcome to Gentle Dental Ashland, located at 1661 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, Oregon 97520. Our office, conveniently situated on the North side of Siskiyou Blvd just East of Walker Ave, next to Northwest Pizza, is dedicated to providing top-notch dental services in a modern and welcoming environment.
At Gentle Dental Ashland, our team of highly skilled dental professionals takes pride in their extensive experience and commitment to excellence. Our specialists, hygienists, dental assistants, and administrative staff work in harmony to ensure that every patient receives outstanding care and enjoys a positive dental experience.
We offer a comprehensive range of dental services designed to address all your oral health needs. Whether you require preventive care, cosmetic treatments, orthodontics, restorative procedures, dental implants, periodontics, or oral surgery, you can trust in our seasoned team to provide you with the highest level of dental care. Transparency and convenience are at the core of our approach to dental treatment. We prioritize open communication and provide clear explanations about your treatment plan and associated costs. Ensuring that dental care is accessible to all patients, we accept most insurance plans, including the Oregon Health Plan, and offer our own in-house discount plan for the uninsured. Scheduling an appointment at Gentle Dental Ashland is quick and straightforward.
Our experienced team is always ready to assist you. Simply give us a call, and our friendly staff will be delighted to help. You can also visit our website at www.gentledentalashland.com to explore our services and learn more about the various treatment options available to you.
Thank you for choosing Gentle Dental Ashland for all your dental needs. Our seasoned team is here to provide you with exceptional care and help you achieve and maintain a healthy, beautiful smile. Experience the Gentle Dental difference today at our conveniently located office in Ashland!
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Dr. Elizabeth Backus, DDS is an experienced general dentist dedicated to providing comprehensive, reliable “bread and butter” dental care. With four years in practice, Dr. Backus offers a full range of services including exams, fillings, crowns, dentures, and preventive treatments, always prioritizing patient comfort and satisfaction.
Having previously co-owned and managed her own practice, Dr. Backus brings valuable business acumen and leadership skills to her clinical expertise. She is known for her commitment to effective communication, strong workflow coordination, and her ability to manage busy schedules of 4–6 columns with ease. Her experience spans working in diverse practice settings, from owner-operator to associate roles, where she has successfully led teams, trained staff, and ensured exceptional care through patient education and personalized treatment planning.
Dr. Backus holds a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from the University of Utah School of Dentistry and a Bachelor of Science in Biology from Brigham Young University. She continues to stay current with advancements in dentistry through ongoing education, and is driven by her passion for helping patients achieve and maintain optimal oral health.
Dr. Rania Haddad, DDS, is a highly experienced general dentist with over 30 years of clinical expertise in comprehensive and restorative dentistry. She earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry in 1993 after completing her Bachelor of Biological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine. Committed to advanced education, Dr. Haddad is a Fellow of the International Association of Comprehensive Aesthetics and the Las Vegas Institute for Advanced Dental Studies, reflecting her dedication to excellence in cosmetic, restorative, and full-mouth rehabilitation dentistry. She is licensed to practice in Oregon and holds certification in moderate sedation.
Throughout her career, Dr. Haddad has provided a wide range of services, including full-mouth extractions, oral conscious sedation, cosmetic makeovers, implants, full-mouth reconstruction, TMD diagnosis and nonsurgical treatment, soft tissue laser dentistry, and sleep dentistry. She has served as a primary dentist in multiple Oregon practices and previously co-owned Eagle Point Advanced Dental Center, where she not only practiced comprehensive dentistry but also managed operations, team development, marketing strategy, and regulatory compliance. Known for her strong work ethic and collaborative approach, Dr. Haddad values building meaningful relationships with patients and team members alike. She is also deeply committed to community service, supporting literacy initiatives, scholarship programs, and pro bono dental care for children to promote lifelong oral health and confidence.
Dr. Teel feels the most rewarding part of being an Orthodontist is watching the transition a patient makes during treatment–not only the physical change from having a beautiful new smile, but the greater feeling of esteem and confidence that it brings them. His friendly, accessible personality makes patients feel comfortable exploring questions about the details of their treatment.
Dr. Teel received his undergraduate degree in Zoology from Brigham Young University before attending the State University of New York At Buffalo School of Dentistry. After receiving his D.D.S. he continued his studies at OHSU and received his certification in Orthodontics. Dr. Teel a member of the American Society of Orthodontists, the Oregon Dental Association and the American Dental Association.
Away from the office Dr Teel enjoys woodworking, audio recording and video editing. He and his wife Cynthia enjoy home projects together and catching up with their SchnauzerPoo Daisy Mae.
B.S., Zoology-Brigham Young University
D.D.S.-State University of New York At Buffalo School of Dentistry
Orthodontic Certificate-University of Oregon Health Science Center
American Dental Association
Oregon Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontics
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Gentle Dental partners with Sunbit to provide patients with an accessible financing option for both routine and specialty dental care.
Patients can apply for Sunbit financing directly at participating Gentle Dental offices. If you have any questions about financing options for your dental services, contact us today!

This financing option features fair, transparent rates without late fees, origination fees, or penalties. Sunbit's approach is designed to reduce financial stress by giving patients flexibility in how and when they pay for dental services. Whether you need unexpected treatments or planned procedures, Sunbit can help make your dental care more affordable.
The CareCredit health, wellness, and personal care credit card gives you a convenient, flexible way to pay for care for the whole family.

Here's how CareCredit can benefit you and your family:
*Subject to credit approval. Minimum monthly payments required. Visit carecredit.com for details. CareCredit is a Synchrony solution. When you go to the CareCredit website you will be subject to the Synchrony privacy policy, which differs from Gentle Dental / InterDent Service Corp.’s privacy policy. You can learn more about the Synchrony privacy policy at carecredit.com.
Request an Appointment and ask us about our financing options today.
Notice: InterDent provides non-clinical business support services to independently owned dental practices and their licensed health care professionals, each of which is solely responsible for the diagnosis, treatment and delivery of oral health care services to their patients. All clinical services are provided by licensed personnel employed by or otherwise contracted with independent professional practices. InterDent does not practice dentistry or employ licensed professionals to provide patient care.