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The Cornell Gentle Dental office is located on NW Cornell Road, just north of the intersection with NW Bethany Boulevard, and in the complex with Goodwill and Burger King. We offer weekday and Saturday hours for your convenience, and accept most major dental insurance.
For uninsured patients, we offer the Gentle Dental Smile Plan, which provides low-cost preventative and diagnostic care with reduced rates on most dental treatments. Our highly trained dental staff offer gentle family dentistry to people of all ages, including infants and children.
We also provide specialized services, including orthodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, dental implants, and root canals. Our cosmetic dentistry services include teeth whitening, dental veneers, and other procedures to brighten your smile.
We value our patients and strive to create lifelong relationships through our commitment to compassion, friendliness, and respect. Our dental staff offer gentle procedures in a calm, relaxed environment, and we keep patients fully informed of their treatment options and ways to improve their oral health.
Stop in to see us at our wheelchair-accessible office on NW Cornell Road. To set up an appointment or for further assistance, please call us. One of our friendly staff members will be happy to speak with you.
āSeeing patients smile with confidence at their improved appearance and dental health is what gives me the most satisfaction from practicing dentistry,ā said Dr. Alti. āI want my patients to know that Iāll do my utmost to make their experience as comfortable and pain free as possible. Iām a chicken when it comes to pain, so I know how they feel!ā Dr. Alti received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University School of Dentistry. Dr. Altiās love of building models outside of work makes the intricacy of dentistry closer to his heart.
Outside of work, Dr. Altiās interests include swing dancing, racquet ball, and, of course, model building.
D.M.D ā Temple University School of Dentistry
Dr. Hoopes says, āThe best part of being a Orthodontist is that I get to merge science and art to create beautiful smiles! I also really love getting to know my patients and hearing updates on their lives.ā
āThe thing that first attracted me to dentistry was that I had a great dentist growing up. While in college, I started volunteering at community dental clinics and saw the amazing differences dentists can make in improving peopleās quality of life! Now I get to do that every day.ā
After graduating from the University of Utah, Dr. Hoopes received his Dental Degree from the University of Utah School of Dentistry. He received his Certificate in Orthodontics and his M.B.A, from the Roseman University of Health Sciences. To keep abreast of cutting edge technology, heās a member of the American Dental Association and the American Association of Orthodontists.
Dr. Hoopes says, āAway from the office I enjoy playing the cello, hiking and camping, rock hounding, trying new food and exploring new places. Iām new(-ish) to Portland and Iād love any good restaurant recommendations!ā
B.S., MusicāUniversity of Utah
D.D.S.āUniversity of Utah School of Dentistry
Certificate in OrthodonticsāRoseman University of Health Sciences
M.B.AāRoseman University of Health Sciences
American Dental Association
American Association of Orthodontists
Dr. Hana Walkup, DMD, is a general dentist known for her commitment to providing gentle, compassionate care and fostering positive patient experiences. Graduating from Portland State University and earning her dental degree from Oregon Health and Sciences University in 2006, Dr. Walkup has continually demonstrated a dedication to advancing her clinical skills through ongoing education and professional development. She finds true joy in educating patients on the importance of prevention and dental health, as well as easing their anxieties about treatment. With a deep understanding of the apprehension many feel about dental visits, Dr. Walkup makes it her mission to ensure every appointment is a positive experience.
āI sincerely enjoy being a general dentist to partner with my patients in making them comfortable as they make decisions over their dental needs and overall health,ā she adds. Outside of work, Dr. Walkup enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her newest additionāa very energetic puppy.
As a Pediatric Dentist, Dr. Buenjemia enjoys building doctor-patient relationships and educating her patients on the importance of dental health. She takes pride in helping her young patients establish excellent oral care habits that theyāll carry into adulthood. After completing her undergraduate degree at the University of San Diego, she received her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Loma Linda University School of Dentistry. She holds a certification for Pediatric Dentistry from Boston University and is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Dental Association. Away from the office, Dr. Buenjemia loves exploring outdoors in the Pacific Northwest, and enjoys baking and reading to unwind.
B.S. ā University of San Diego
D.D.S. ā Loma Linda University School of Dentistry
American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry
American Dental Association
Dr. Grant is committed to providing comprehensive, quality care with superior long term results. Dr. Grant fulfills all periodontal care and implant services, in a safe comfortable and caring environment for patients of all ages. She encourages her patients to be involved in their treatment in order to achieve the best results possible, and is always open to questions and is attentive to each personās needs.
After graduating from Tufts University in Boston, Dr. Grant received both her Dental Degree and her Periodontic Certificate from the Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA. Dr. Grant is an Oregonian native.
She has taught Periodontics at Temple University and the University of Pennsylvania. She recently completed eight years on the Oregon Board of Dentistry.
B.S., āTufts University in Boston
D.M.D.āTemple University School of Dentistry
Periodontic CertificateāTemple University School of Dentistry
Oregon Board of Dentistry
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