$40 Exam & X-Rays
Includes new patient exam and full mouth X-Ray
Braces from $99 Month
Flexible payment plans. Including FREE Orthodontic consultation.
Located at 710 E Foothills Drive, Suite 120, Gentle Dental Newberg provides compassionate dental care for patients of all ages. Putting patient comfort above all else, our team will treat you like family, while delivering honest communication and gentle service.
Dedicated to providing the very best dental care, our experts use the latest techniques and equipment to deliver preventive treatments, restorative procedures, implants, root canal therapy, bridges, crowns, bone augmentation, and oral surgery. We also offer gentle pediatric care in a relaxed setting.
If you aren’t happy with the appearance of your teeth, we can offer traditional braces, Invisalign clear aligners, effective teeth whitening treatments, and veneers that look just like natural teeth. We can also provide timely emergency dental services for serious issues that occur after hours, on weekends, or during holidays. Whatever your goals, whatever your budget, our office is your go-to source for comprehensive dental care in Newberg, Oregon.
Because we believe everyone should have access to affordable dental care, our office accepts virtually every major dental insurance plan. If you don’t have insurance, ask about our Gentle Dental Smile Plan, which comes with major discounts for preventative services, diagnostic care, and specified dental treatments. We also offer flexible financing options and exclusive specials for new patients, which include discounted rates on examinations and X-rays.
Since we know our patients have busy schedules, Gentle Dental works hard to provide flexible appointments, including evenings, weekends, and some holidays. Whatever your goals, whatever your timeline, we can provide compassionate, personalized care for every single member of your family.
With a convenient neighborhood location on East Foothills in Newberg, Gentle Dental offers knowledgeable dental care in a stress-free setting designed to inspire effortless comfort and confidence.
Call our office to schedule a cleaning, examination or treatment and experience gentle oral care from a talented team of caring dental professionals.
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Dr. Melvin Pederson Jr., DDS, MS is a board-certified orthodontist dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate care for children, teens, and families. He earned his Certificate and Master of Science in Orthodontics and Craniofacial Orthopedics from Oregon Health & Science University and received his DDS from the University of Michigan School of Dentistry. He is licensed in Oregon and Washington and is a Certified Diplomate of the American Board of Orthodontics.
Dr. Pederson currently practices as an associate orthodontist at Vancouver Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics in Vancouver, Washington, where he evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients in a pediatric-focused orthodontic setting. He provides comprehensive orthodontic care with an emphasis on fixed appliances, including traditional metal braces and 3D-printed LightForce brackets, and he also treats a growing number of clear aligner cases. Previously, he served patients at Laidlaw Orthodontics in Hillsboro, Oregon, and at Adventure Dental, Vision, & Orthodontics in Aurora, Colorado, where he helped expand access to quality orthodontic care for underserved communities through phased and comprehensive treatment.
Before entering dentistry, Dr. Pederson built a strong foundation in patient care as a registered nurse, including years in emergency and cardiac stepdown settings—experience that continues to shape his calm, team-oriented approach and commitment to patient safety and comfort. He has contributed to research, earned recognition including the American Association of Orthodontists Award for Exceptional Interest in Orofacial Development, and remains active in organized dentistry. Outside the office, Dr. Pederson enjoys weightlifting, bicycling, hiking, reading science fiction, film, and travel.
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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.