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Chad J Fife, DDS

General Dentist

4.7 out of 5.0
442 Ratings, 137 Comments

Dr. Fife’s Biography

Dr. Fife, a second-generation dentist, became interested in the field at a young age while observing his father’s work. Drawing on his experiences from both sides of the chair, he tries to listen carefully and understand each patient’s perspective so he can make their visit pleasant. It’s no wonder he’s earned the trust and loyalty of even the most timid of patients, completely transforming their attitudes about dental care. Dr. Fife joined Willamette Dental for its collaborative group setting along with its conservative and evidence-based approach to care.

Days away are frequently spent trying new coffee shops, local Oregon beers, or area restaurants. He and his wife also enjoy occasional movies and Broadway shows.


Education

  • Dental School – Marquette University School of Dentistry
  • Residency – Flushing Hospital Medical Center Department of Dentistry – General Practice Residency 12 Months

Specialty Training

  • Cultural Sensitivity Training

Medicaid

  • Accepts Oregon Health Plan
  • Closed to New Pediatric and Adult Oregon Health Plan Patients

Languages Spoken

  • English

Patient Experience Survey Results

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Nov 22, 2025

5

The dental hygienest was excellent too.

Nov 20, 2025

5

Dr. Fife is the best dentist I have ever seen. He listens and offers useful and beneficial information.

Nov 14, 2025

5

Everyone made my visit very comfortable.

Nov 13, 2025

5

Tiffany and Dr. were great. Very efficient and no waiting. One of the best appointments.

Nov 9, 2025

4

All staff friendly and professional. They work well together and made my visit comfortable.

Nov 7, 2025

5

The exam seemed thorough and professional

Nov 8, 2025

3

It would be nice to make appointments at the clinic rather than calling your call center months later. Your scheduling process is not easy enough. Other than that, you all did perfectly.

Oct 21, 2025

3

I was a little confused when the hygienist told me I had a loose filling but when she called in the dentist he said there was nothing he could do about it. It is odd that if the tooth was previously filled by Wilamette Dental that a loose filling couldn't be removed and a new one provided. It would seem that allowing a loose filling to fall out would open underlying root area to easily become infected. I am seeking a second opinion as this seems an odd answer.

Oct 18, 2025

5

Great job. Thank you

Oct 18, 2025

5

Friendly staff, great work. Thanks

Oct 17, 2025

5

Everyone was very professional and informative and friendly. I had a great visit. Most importantly, they addressed my main concern.

Oct 16, 2025

5

Dr.Fife and his team are amazing! Amy and Erlynn have the warmest smiles. Holly took my X-rays quickly and didn't even hurt my gums or make me gag. Maria cleaned my teeth. She was so gentle yet firm and thorough. Dr. Fife is the best. Outstanding visit from start to finish. Imma recommend this office to my family, friends , neighbors, their partners, and their partners family and friends.

Oct 15, 2025

5

Took the time to explain the issue with a tooth. I came in on an emergency appointment. Staff was amazing and the dentist so careful but quick when extracting my tooth. He did a awesome job!

Oct 12, 2025

5

Friendly and professional staff.

Oct 11, 2025

5

The Gresham office is fantastic! So friendly and kind. 10/10 would let them floss me again!

Oct 10, 2025

5

Nice experience. Received an emergency appointment immediately, was treated quickly and thoroughly by Dr. Fife and the team.

Sep 26, 2025

5

Dr Fife and his colleagues were great.

Sep 28, 2025

2

The office itself was somewhat dirty. And then there was not much confidentiality when it came to another patient getting a root canal right next to our child. There wasn't a lot of bedside manner from the doctor. And then the check-in process was pretty rough.

Sep 26, 2025

5

The Dentist and Hygienist were excellent The Dentist was fast and complete. He gave me some excellent advise.

Sep 26, 2025

5

Dr. Fife is very professional, knowledgeable, and kind. I appreciate his help.

Sep 25, 2025

5

Dr Fife hope I spelled his name right. Was Amazing and very good at what he does.

Sep 22, 2025

5

Everyone is very friendly and a special thank you to the clerical staff, who all are always very friendly and helpful.

Sep 22, 2025

5

My favorite Dentist ever!

Sep 21, 2025

5

I was in and out for a tooth pull and it went so fast and painless!

Sep 21, 2025

4

Scheduling is a pain. Why can't an appointment be made 4 or 6 months out? Why does a patient have to call back to attempt to get an appointment. I have no issues whatsoever with the staff or service I receive at Willamette Gresham, I hesitate to recommend Willamette due the the scheduling.

Sep 21, 2025

5

Awesome staff! I love my dentist too!

Sep 20, 2025

5

Dr Fife went above and beyond, and made my dead tooth whiter than it was before. He and the hygienist worked seamlessly together with the utmost professionalism. Very impressed!

Sep 18, 2025

5

Checking in was wonderful. Everyone was nice and helpful.

Sep 19, 2025

5

The staff is very gentle and kind. It makes it for a very easy experience for kids

Sep 15, 2025

5

EVERY staff member was professional, friendly, knowledgeable and helpful during my visit. I couldn't ask for better in any area!

Sep 6, 2025

4

Dr. Fife and his assistant did amazing with me! I have so many fears of getting dental work done and put off for too long getting my dental work done. He is my new dentist, very considerate of my fears and cares!!

Sep 6, 2025

5

The staff were really helpful and kind during my time there.

Sep 6, 2025

5

The hygienist was a little rough this time, but everyone was very kind and we love this office!

Sep 6, 2025

4

I'm happy with the work Chad Fife and the dental assistant had done

Aug 31, 2025

5

Knowing that annual checkups are annual, I assume that they should be spaced at 12-month intervals. But by the time they call me, they can't get me in still for another month or two, which means it's not a 12-month interval. It's a 13-month interval. And I think that they need to be making the phone calls to schedule appointments so that they actually schedule at 12 months, not 13 months. you know back in the day check out for every six months and now they're every twelve months and i'd prefer to not be thirteen months

Aug 23, 2025

5

My visit was amazing and my team was the best

Aug 23, 2025

5

A great team with a great sense of dental care.

Aug 23, 2025

5

The appointment was quick, helpful, and beneficial. Everyone was kind and knowledgeable.

Aug 21, 2025

5

The comfort of getting a smaller root canal in my regular Dental office and the kindness of all the staff put me at ease. I appreciatte the care I recieved. The whole team the Receptionist,Dental Assistant, Dental Hygenist, Dentist. All were knowledgable and skilled at what they do.

Aug 15, 2025

5

Nice people.

Aug 15, 2025

2

They could not help me and referred me to a specialist I cannot afford.

Aug 4, 2025

4

The way the doctor explained what was the problem and what to do about.

Aug 6, 2025

5

The team from the front desk to the hygienist, the doctor and then checkout were so nice and helpful.

Aug 4, 2025

4

We did not receive an appointment reminder from Willamette Dental Group and they would not allow us to make appointments 6 months in advance.

Jul 29, 2025

5

The office staff up front, the hygienist and dentists were all so kind and professional!!!!

Jul 27, 2025

5

Just a great experience. Friendly, informative. Especially amongst some chaos going on with the AC. Really appreciated everyone

Jul 26, 2025

5

Best dental hygienist!

Jul 25, 2025

5

Great with kids!! My son was afraid of the loud noise the polisher makes, and to accommodate him they gave him makeshift earplugs made of cotton bites.

Jul 21, 2025

5

I wish there were earlier appointments because the wait times are very long. The wait is very long, and sometimes they don't return the call to provide an appointment.

Jul 21, 2025

5

Best dental care I've ever had.

Jul 19, 2025

5

The dentist was quick and efficient. Scheduling was prompt.

Jul 19, 2025

5

I appreciatte the ease of being able to schedule our appointments close together. We were able to be seated next to each other for treatments so that myself and my son could be close.

Jul 18, 2025

5

Yes, I appreciate him saving my tooth instead of pulling it. Thank you very much.

Jul 17, 2025

5

It took a long time to locate an interpreter online.

Jul 7, 2025

5

The Hygienist was 5 minutes late checking me into the exam room. My appointment was at 9:40 a.m. and she didn't call me in until 9:45. Other than that everything went well.

Jul 6, 2025

4

Always appreciate the care I am given at Willamette Dental! From the checking in to the hygienist and dentist and checking out, everyone is kind and attentive.

Jul 5, 2025

5

Always excellent care from scheduling, everyone in between, and Dr. Fife. I highly recommend Willamette Dental.

Jul 5, 2025

5

It was a nice experience for a dentist everyone was great.

Jul 12, 2025

5

Dr Fifes whole team was exceptional. Erlynn and Amy were kind and helpful. They made us feel at ease right when we walked in. Lorisa was patient with my daughter who had a lot of questions. And Dr. Fife is just the best. A big thank you to Dr. Fife and the whole Gresham Office!

Jul 5, 2025

5

My original appointment was rescheduled due to staffing. I'm glad I was able to get in within a few weeks (before the end of the month) but I almost had to wait another two months which would have been very upsetting. Overall though appointment and experience went well.

Jul 4, 2025

5

It was awesome and the staff was amazing.

Jun 28, 2025

5

My dentist is the best! He is kind, friendly, professional, articulate, fast and does stellar work. His assistant was also friendly, kind, funny and professional. I have been very impressed with my experience at WD.

Jun 28, 2025

5

Completely painless!

Jun 28, 2025

5

Scheduling to finish the root canal was a bit further out then I would like but the work was top notch on this visit!

Jun 28, 2025

5

All staff very friendly.

Jun 27, 2025

5

Willamette Dental has great service and people. Id highly recommend checking them out.

Jun 22, 2025

5

Dr. Fife and his assistant have consistently been a skilled and caring team.

Jun 21, 2025

4

Take many months to be seen but over all good place.

Jun 20, 2025

5

Dr. Fife was very nice and professional.

Jun 13, 2025

5

EVERYONE IS VERY KIND TO ME.

Jun 6, 2025

5

Great experience

Jun 7, 2025

5

Front the front office to support staff and doctor fife it's always a positive experience. Grateful for the excellent care.

May 31, 2025

5

I arrived on time I was greeted very nice and from my time of a ride to our departed I was cared for all my questions were answered. I had a very good experience.

May 31, 2025

3

I called for an appointment for a crown, got there and that was not what the appointment was set for. Had a difficult time getting in touch with this dentist when I had a tooth that needed a root canal and getting any kind of assistance from any other doctor when my doctor was out of town and couldn't be reached.

May 27, 2025

5

It was short and sweet. Pulmonary visit for a crown. I did learn that corn nuts will destroy your teeth.

May 25, 2025

4

The Dentist did a great job getting me all the way numb and being able to complete two teeth at one time. I really appreciatte that. I was comforted by the on call providers i spoke with over the weekend before i was able to get an appointment.

May 22, 2025

5

Totally satisfied

May 24, 2025

5

The whole process was so easy, simple, and just great - from scheduling my appointment to aftercare tips and suggestions! Thank you!

May 19, 2025

4

I would have preferred an appointment sooner, but once I had it, it was as good as it could have been.

May 19, 2025

5

Thank you all For your kind care

May 18, 2025

5

Happy to see that the dental clinic has friendly staff. This was not my experience serval years ago.

May 16, 2025

5

Great staff and dentist's!

May 16, 2025

5

Chad Fife displayed the care and professionalism that I appriciate.

May 12, 2025

5

I had not seen the dentist for almost 1 year, I was out of country and coming back with chipped tooth and was seen right away. Everyone from the front to the back especially the dentist were awesome. I treated like royalty, really I was. I will come back and see the for sure!!!

May 10, 2025

5

Great dentist and dental hygienist Very helpful and caring

May 10, 2025

5

Very professional, friendly staff!

May 10, 2025

5

Awesome, professional, responsive. Thank you for the positive attitudes and great service.

May 2, 2025

5

Everyone was very kind, personable, patient and thorough! All six of us were VERY happy with our first experience.

Apr 21, 2025

5

The staff was focused on their tasks, yet they were friendly, understanding and professional, too

Apr 19, 2025

5

Thank you!

Apr 19, 2025

5

Excellent visit for my so

Apr 4, 2025

5

Thank you for helping me promptly

Apr 3, 2025

5

Timely,Friendly, Professional!

Mar 30, 2025

5

I had a breakdown during the appointment due to grief. They were patient kind and understanding.

Mar 29, 2025

5

The gal who scheduled my appointment was great to work with. She was friendly and so helpful. She made my day. My dentist was great as was the pro who cleaned my teeth. Varsity team for sure!

Mar 29, 2025

5

My Dentist was a great person who listened and put me at ease. Whole staff was beyond outstanding

Mar 28, 2025

5

Always great!

Mar 26, 2025

5

The lady did very well at my needs. She hurried, she was very fast and professional. I just want to thank you very much. Have a good day.

Mar 22, 2025

5

Nothing else, great experience

Mar 16, 2025

5

The doc is the most professional dentist I've ever been to hes pain free works very fast easy to deal with and single-handedly is slowly getting rid of my fear of going to the dentist I highly recommend him he definitely knows what he's doing

Mar 14, 2025

5

Everything is excellent.

Mar 13, 2025

5

Dr. Fife and his team are always thorough and helpful. I have some unique health challenges and he and his team are supportive and patient. Thanks for great care!

Mar 8, 2025

5

The doctor and the staff were very nice and very good at what they do.

Mar 8, 2025

5

The experience of today was lengthy, but incredibly necessary. Thank you

Mar 7, 2025

5

Thanks

Mar 7, 2025

5

The Gresham team is fantastic! Today I made an error with my schedule they helped fix it and took amazing care of my kiddo. We feel very fortunate to have such amazing care. Dr fife, Tiffany, Wes and the entire crew are amazing. Thank you!

Mar 2, 2025

5

Every one has always been amazing at every Willamette dental i have gone to.

Mar 2, 2025

5

All good

Feb 28, 2025

1

It took 8 month to get my first filling appointment. The doctor drilled out one cavity then walked out. Didn't explains why the other cavity was not getting filled. Then the assistant got in the chair to do my filling? NO ONE asked my for my permission. I wanted to speak to the dentist but, he never returned. I asked the assistant what her qualifications were and she ex said "I am a restorative dental assistant." Sat down and got to work. After, I didn't get an appointment because they didn't have any openings. It can take another 8 months to get in. That means it could take up to two more years to get my fillings done at this rate. I will never get the same dentist. It is crazy it's like the TEMU version of dentistry.

Mar 2, 2025

5

Great team, very respectful and cheerful. Love coming to your office. Thank you

Feb 27, 2025

5

Everything was well. Everything worked out good.

Feb 27, 2025

5

It was a very good visit. I was a little apprehensive after my last visit to the Medford office but this was exceptional service.

Feb 24, 2025

5

I felt really comfortable with the dentist and assistant. They both acted like I would have hoped, good conversation before the work began. Good team.

Feb 24, 2025

5

The most frustrating thing about Willamette Dental currently is the wait time for appointments. And I'm not sure what can be done about that. Service is great once you get there. People are polite, professional, knowledgeable, but having to wait as long as I've had to wait for various appointments, it's very unsatisfying. So that's what I would say.

Feb 16, 2025

5

The experience is always great, however, can never get an appointment within a reasonable time. My 6 month appointments are always 8 months or more due to lack of appointment availability.

Feb 14, 2025

5

I felt relieved and grateful that there were options other than just pulling my tooth. Looking forward to whatever direction he thinks I should go.

Feb 13, 2025

5

Excellent job, very professional, very caring

Feb 10, 2025

5

I was treated very good! I had two cavities filled, I was treated with kindness and care.

Feb 8, 2025

5

It was nice to meet Dr Fife.

Feb 2, 2025

5

I have always had good experiences at Willamette Dental, just not super close to us so wouldn't really have people to recommend it to.

Feb 1, 2025

5

The dental hygienist went out of her way to help accommodate my schedule. I've honestly never received such good treatment at any dentist in the past. She was amazing.

Jan 31, 2025

5

I had a warm and friendly experience!

Jan 26, 2025

5

We've been patients at this office for years and they're always fantastic!

Jan 19, 2025

4

While did get an appointment quickly this time, it's been difficult to schedule appointments in the past.

Jan 16, 2025

5

This has, by far been our best experiences with Willamette Dental. Thank you!

Jan 15, 2025

5

Still waiting on an Endo referral. No one has contacted me yet.

Jan 9, 2025

5

Nice people.

Jan 6, 2025

5

My kids and I had our yearly check up and cleaning. My hygienist Maria was very gentle and thorough! Katie was super friendly with the kids and still managed to clean my youngest teeth even though he's afraid of the dentist! Dr.Fife is thorough, nice and professional as always. He explained things very well.

Jan 5, 2025

5

Thank you.

Jan 3, 2025

5

Thanks for taking such good care of me, Dr. Fife.

Dec 22, 2024

5

Great experience! My son broke his tooth at school and they got him in and fixed up in an hour! Amazing team and we so appreciate them!

Dec 21, 2024

5

My experiences was excellent

Dec 16, 2024

5

They got me in the very next day after I called with my broken off front bottom tooth and had a new one made by 4:00pm that same day.

Dec 15, 2024

5

The best clinic in town! Thank you all! That's how clinics should be everywhere. So glad I am a patient of yours!!!

Dec 15, 2024

5

It was very hard to schedule this appointment. I was repeatedly told that I would be called back to schedule an appointment and that never happened. I am very grateful to the person who was finally able to actually schedule me. The quality of care was exceptional but the challenges to get scheduled are deeply problematic.

Dec 15, 2024

5

The whole team was super nice, super knowledgeable, and super professional. Highly recommend. I was highly impressed, and I will definitely be going back. Thank you.

Dec 13, 2024

5

She cleaned good. I should know

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