Kariana Peters, DMD
General Dentist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Portland Jefferson
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1933 SW Jefferson Street, Portland, OR 97201
Dr. Peters’s Biography
Dr. Peters wants to build connections with patients before ever looking at their teeth as she takes time to earn their trust and confidence. With degrees in Biology and Art, she fell in love with dentistry for its ability to blend the two. She wanted to affect positive change in her world, reminded of a patient whose treatment for cancer had taken its toll on her oral health. Once restoration was completed, her patient looked in the mirror and said her new smile brought just as much joy as becoming cancer-free.
Dr. Peters has a broad range of interests, from playing Legos with her boys to painting, calligraphy, enjoying Oregon’s wine country and training for triathlons.
Education
- Dental School – Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry
Professional Associations
- Academy of General Dentistry
- American Dental Association
- Multnomah Dental Society
- Oregon Dental Association
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
Medicaid
- Accepts Oregon Health Plan
- Open to New Pediatric and Adult Oregon Health Plan Patients
Languages Spoken
- English
Patient Experience Survey Results
Our patient rating scores represent an average of all responses from actual Willamette Dental patients randomly surveyed by nationally-recognized patient experience firm, NRC Health.
Patient Comments
Patient comments are gathered from our NRC Health Patient Experience Survey. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
Dec 7, 2025
Dr Peters is always very nice
Dec 6, 2025
I love my teeth and do my best to take care of them but I suffer anxiety when it comes to sitting in the dental chair, Dr Peters professionalism extinguishes any fear I had when I first sit, I appreciate her very much.
Dec 4, 2025
Dr. Peters and her team are fabulous!! And very happy with my treatment they listen!! Happy Holidays!!! ?
Dec 4, 2025
I almost look forward to my yearly visit to my Willamette dentist.
Nov 29, 2025
My husband has been with Willamette Dental since high school and I have been for the last 49 years! We have never been disappointed with the care..always efficient,informative,pleasant and professional.
Nov 28, 2025
Friendly, professional staff. Explained everything they were doing and responded to all questions I had.
Nov 28, 2025
A big thank you to Dr. Peters and all the staff involved in getting my treatment conducted in a timely and professional manner.
Dec 5, 2025
You guys are the best.
Nov 27, 2025
We love this dental office! Everyone, but especially Dr Peters, is very professional, kind and they provide excellent dental care!
Nov 27, 2025
Scheduling is always a huge challenge and waitlists are unreliable...once an appointment is actually secured the patient experience is great at the Jefferson location.
Nov 27, 2025
Dr. met my needs without me even asking. She did a great job!
Nov 26, 2025
Dr Kariana Peters was very kind, informative and skilled. Fantastic!
Nov 24, 2025
Dr. Peters has always provided great care and service as has her staff.
Nov 22, 2025
Perfect job
Nov 6, 2025
DR PETERS RULES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nov 2, 2025
this was a great first return visit to establish care, everyone was great! thank you!
Nov 6, 2025
I was given conflicting information about how successfully I am taking care of my teeth.
Nov 2, 2025
It was a great every one was very kind and welcoming will be back again
Oct 30, 2025
The doctor was very nice as always. The hygienist was very gentle and attentive.
Oct 26, 2025
Friendly Staffs and excellent treatment. Happy Holidays All of you,
Oct 26, 2025
I twice brought up an issue with my bite, but the dentist never addressed it. I left knowing nothing more about why my right side hits and left doesn't
Oct 25, 2025
the entire staff at this location are beyond amazing, helpful, and kind. they listen actively and are always quick to have an answer/solution to any given issue.
Oct 23, 2025
Timely, very professional and a great outcome.
Oct 22, 2025
Truly the brightest, healthiest, and ran by true human beings star of all dental practices countrywide!
Oct 20, 2025
Your team is the best. Very kind and professional. Thank you
Oct 19, 2025
That my dentist and assistants are very personable while remaining professional and took very good care of me during my whole visit
Oct 17, 2025
Dr Peters is exceptional!
Oct 16, 2025
Hygienist was amazing
Oct 16, 2025
Dr. Peters and the entire staff at the Jefferson office is outstanding!
Oct 14, 2025
Dr Peters and her staff are excellent! Very kind and thorough in explaining all the options.
Oct 11, 2025
I'm so grateful i found doctor Peters she's by far the best dentist i've ever had! The entire office staff are also great but again doctor Peters never disappoints. A+++
Oct 12, 2025
Good work everyone.
Oct 11, 2025
A brief notification on reason my primary dentist provider wasn't present would be helpful. The sudden change in lead dentist, caused a brief moment of disappointment, as I am use to the prior dentist being the one to read my charts.
Oct 5, 2025
10/10 best staff, Dr.Peters! 12/10 Best professional and caring person!
Oct 5, 2025
Love you all at Willamette dental! I've been receiving your services, care, and undivided attention for over 20 years and can't imagine going anywhere else. Thank you, thank you thank you
Oct 3, 2025
I truly appreciate the personalized attention and patience from Dr. Peters with my extreme dental anxiety. She offered me a treatment plan that nobody else has, and I've been dealing with this for years! I have so much appreciation, there are no words
Oct 10, 2025
Entire team was very friendly.
Oct 5, 2025
The staff was super friendly and welcoming I felt great being cared for by them. My teeth felt great after and the whole staff at Willamette dental was kind.
Oct 3, 2025
Thanks for seeing me promptlty after I showed up early.
Sep 28, 2025
stunningly good! fast but also plenty of time for listening and teaching me about dental health. truly the best dental care i've ever received!
Sep 28, 2025
Dr. Peters is kind and very skilled. She is an excellent dentist and I appreciate having her as my dentist.
Sep 27, 2025
Dr Peters is fantastic! She is the first dentist I've actually looked forward to seeing!!
Sep 27, 2025
I've been a patient of your Jefferson St. Office since around 1990. Your commitment to excellent, affordable dental care provided by professional, kind staff keeps me coming back.
Sep 25, 2025
Very comfortable being there.
Sep 20, 2025
Dr Peters always answers any questions I have in an unhurried manner that never sounds like she's talking down to a non-expert. Always great. The assistant was super friendly & professional, also.
Sep 19, 2025
Dr. Peters is fantastic! I love how kind and patient she is with my son.
Sep 19, 2025
Hygienist was excellent and very thorough and professional. I like my new dentist, but I don't have the same rapport with her as I did with my dentist who retired but I think we will get there.
Sep 15, 2025
I like the dental assistant. I love my doctor. They did a good job. It didn't hurt. I always recommend Guadalama Dental to my friends and family. God bless you. Have a good day.
Sep 13, 2025
Hygienist was extremely rough when working on my teeth. My entire head hurts for the rest of the day after my appointment. I have very healthy teeth and gums, she was just far too rough with every part of the process. I was pulling away from her in the chair because it hurt so bad.
Sep 13, 2025
One of the worst dental clinics and doctors I have ever encountered. The doctor lacked even basic knowledge about dental caries and when they should be treated. I was told I had no caries or other dental issues, but after visiting a dentist in my home country, I was diagnosed with five teeth with secondary caries requiring fillings and one tooth that needed an overlay. The level of care and the dental equipment at Willamette Dental were completely unsatisfactory.
Sep 11, 2025
Dr Peters always takes time to talk about what I need to do and what the future holds for my plan. She's very nice and takes a minute to chat even though I know she has a heavy load to carry. My Hygenist was amazing and is always striving to do amazing work( as usual) I love the people here and am glad to be a patient
Sep 6, 2025
She is a fantastic dentist.
Sep 5, 2025
Dr Peters and all of the staff at Willamette Dental are wonderful. Everyone is always so kind and skilled. I have been a patient at Willamette Dental for many many years and have always received excellent care. I am so happy to get my dental care at Willamette Dental.
Aug 29, 2025
My dental hygienist Serena, dentist Dr Peters and their team were excellent. They were patient, kind, and gentle. We discussed my current teeth and gum health and ways to improve and set up follow up visits.
Aug 29, 2025
Staff and the service was great!
Aug 21, 2025
Yes, it would be most beneficial to have us as clients be notified of our appointments, either through a phone call or a text. That would be critical. Thank you.
Aug 20, 2025
Dr. Peters is absolutely wonderful and it is important to me to continue seeing her because I appreciate her skills and kindness so much.
Aug 17, 2025
The Dental Hygienist was very professional and had great personality.
Aug 16, 2025
Excellent team work.
Aug 15, 2025
Really excellent care from Dr. Peters. Camilia (tech) was wonderful. Scott spent a great deal of time with me after my appt talking about options for extraction and implants...he was very informative and wonderful to take so much time to ensure that I understood options. Great experience for someone who has spent their life "dental phobic"!
Aug 15, 2025
Would like to be able to schedule further out for 6 month check up, and schedule orthodontist
Aug 15, 2025
Everyone was friendly, professional, competent and consistent in their care! I would highly recommend them!
Aug 15, 2025
Dr. K. Peters continues to be a careful listener and thorough healthcare provider. She's a gem! Thank you!
Aug 14, 2025
Good experience, thank you
Aug 4, 2025
it would be great if we can schedule future appointments further out. So I would have liked to have been able to potentially schedule an upcoming follow-up appointment or a standard annual appointment at the conclusion of my appointment. So being able to schedule further out for future appointments would be helpful. Thank you.
Aug 1, 2025
I'm always pleased with Willamette Dental's service.
Jul 25, 2025
Thank full for this office hard to find good people good service good staff
Jul 24, 2025
I've had all good experiences with willamette dental and I've been with them for at least 20 Years.
Jul 23, 2025
Excellent as always!
Jul 19, 2025
Perfect!
Jul 19, 2025
I enjoyed the dentist woman that cleaned my teeth. She was very gentle in telling me what she was doing. And your nurses over there really need to listen to the patient. Because I still have a guy that the doctor wanted me to have. So somebody is messing up out there. If I can get my medication, I really would appreciate it. Thank you.
Jul 2, 2025
I appreciate Willamette Dental very much.
Jul 5, 2025
I just appreciated the care, kindness, and expertise of the providers.
Jun 21, 2025
Everyone there is consistently friendly and helpful!
Jun 20, 2025
Dr. Peters and her dental team were all excellent - thorough, professional, and complete in their explanation of possible courses of treatment
Jun 21, 2025
Yeah, I think they gave a pretty accurate description of what's going on with my care and what's going on with my mouth. And that was helpful. I knew that I needed at least, well, one tooth that I need to have removed. It's been an ongoing concern for me to listen to. So I knew that, and they mentioned that again. And they're pretty knowledgeable and it helps me to continue their care.
Jun 20, 2025
They gave me a lot of good information.
Jun 14, 2025
Dr. Peters is an angel, fantastic dentist, and boy, let me tell you, I've seen him in my time. I've been with her a long time, and I hope I never see another dentist again. She is fabulous. What can I say? The best of the best. Thank you, appreciate your time.
Jun 13, 2025
Great experience every time I come in. Everyone is pleasant and helpful.
Jun 13, 2025
I believe the specialist was rushed.
Jun 9, 2025
My hygienist Chris was excellent, patiently answered my many questions. My dental assistant, whose name I'm afraid I cannot remember it was also excellent and also answered my questions knowledgeably and professionally. My dentist doctor peters is fantastic. She didn't hesitate to take the time to cement back in a crown that had fallen out during my cleaning. Scott has been a welcoming, friendly and resourceful administrative staff member for many years, and I always appreciate him.
Jun 8, 2025
I could not understand my hygienist.
Jun 6, 2025
Everyone- receptionist, nurse/assistant and Dr. Peters were helpful, knowledgable and caring. I also had a good experience when I was on the phone, making an appointment.
Jun 6, 2025
Xray technician, hygienist and dentist were all great. A+
Jun 2, 2025
The dentist was excellent
Jun 1, 2025
In person experience was great. My only critique is having to go through a call center instead of being able to reach the office directly. Thanks
Jun 5, 2025
All satisfactory
Jun 1, 2025
Generally, I find the scheduling process very annoying because the scheduler can only look a short ways out. The team at SW Jefferson is 5 stars !!
May 25, 2025
10/10 all around
May 24, 2025
I had a long wait in the chair before the dentist came in. 40 mins.
May 20, 2025
I appreciated all the kindness and care!
May 15, 2025
Dr. Peter's and her team are exceptional providers. I actually look forward to my routine visits. They are most definitely a 10!
May 15, 2025
My appointment was canceled which delayed treatment but otherwise great experience!
May 10, 2025
Everyone from front staff to Dr Peters was fantastic!
May 10, 2025
My appointment was within 2days of my request for service. The front desk representative was very personable, friendly and extremely helpful with a follow up appointment. Dr. Peters was super, repairing a broken tooth and exceeded my expectations. I am looking forward to my next appointment with her.
May 9, 2025
Excellent Dentists and very friendly and helpful staff.
May 8, 2025
Thanks for everything!
May 3, 2025
Friendly and professional. Always a pleasure to come in.
May 3, 2025
A big thank you to the entire team. Great experience at every touch point.
May 3, 2025
The dentist is so skilled! She's amazing with kids.
May 1, 2025
Doctor Peters is outstanding I pay out of pocket to go see her. I highly recommend her to anyone. I will never go to anyone but her
Apr 27, 2025
It was my daughter's first dental visit and she was very nervous. Both the dental hygienist and dentist did an amazing job making sure that she was taken care of and made it a fun experience for her.
Apr 25, 2025
Great hygienist. Appreciated the time spent w my questions
Apr 24, 2025
I have a lot of anxiety about going to the dentist. This was one of the best dental experiences I've had. I felt that the hygienist put a lot of effort into doing a good job and making sure I was okay. The person that did the xrays did a good job as well. Overall everyone was professional and kind!
Apr 19, 2025
Very professional and thorough. Only complaint that my next appointment for a filling is two months out.
Apr 21, 2025
Both the dentist and hygienist were very professional and personable, and I felt in good hands!
Apr 18, 2025
I drive 130 miles round trip to go to the Jefferson Street office in Portland because of the excellent care I receive from Dr Peters and the rest of the staff.
Apr 18, 2025
Great team all around. No complaints.
Apr 14, 2025
Dental hygienist was great! Love Dr Peters, too.
Apr 11, 2025
Dr. Peters was amazing. She was kind, efficient, and answered all my questions. She easily handled a difficult tooth extraction. She made it a great experience
Apr 5, 2025
Lovely staff!
Apr 5, 2025
Always amazing hospitality and professionalism. This visit, the assistant asked to come back if things change and doesn't improve. The gesture and genuine manner speaks highly about this place.
Apr 3, 2025
Staff was very kind, very informative and thoughtful, a pleasant experience!
Apr 4, 2025
Provide more services like orthodontics
Apr 3, 2025
As an older gentleman my hearing is not the greatest. So often when I'm in the dental chair the hygienist is behind me asking questions. I never hear accurately what they said the first time and they end up repeating the question. My suggestion to your personnel is for them to face the patient so they are able to hear what's being said.
Apr 3, 2025
Dr. Peters is very caring and professional. I would recommend her to anyone.
Mar 25, 2025
Staff is kind and talk to me at my level. Thank you
Mar 24, 2025
Dr. Peters is easy to recommend. Knows me and my dental condition. Looks out for me.
Mar 23, 2025
I was very comfortable & not anxio
Mar 22, 2025
I appreciate that they managed to fit me in when I had a dental emergency and then to provide me the very soonest possible time for an extraction.
Mar 19, 2025
First off, the dental tech did an exceptional job. She was very understanding. I have a gag reflex and she worked with me. She was also very knowledgeable. Dr. Peters was exceptional. She was very responsive and very helpful. She did great work and she helped me get in to resolve a really painful tooth. So really appreciate it and I'm a big fan.
Mar 16, 2025
Always enjoy the people there.
Mar 14, 2025
Y'all are consistently awesome.
Mar 13, 2025
Dr. Peters is the best!
Mar 8, 2025
I have been a patient at Willamette Dental for many years. Dr. Peters and the whole staff there is wonderful. Excellent care always.
Mar 8, 2025
Dr. Peters and the person helping her out were lovely and kind.
Mar 5, 2025
The dental assistant and dental hygiene were very professional
Mar 5, 2025
Dr Peters is always wonderful and ready to answer or explain anything. And so are the tech assistants and the front desk staff ~ the last of which gave me great advice about next steps for an implant surgery. Thanks again to all, especially Dr Peters.
Mar 2, 2025
Hygienist Teresa was did an excellent, efficient job. Dr Peters is still the greatest dentist in the world!
Feb 28, 2025
i went there on my apointment it was good thanks
Feb 28, 2025
Dr. Peters is a great dentist and excellent manager of the Jefferson office. Highly professional, competent, caring people.
Feb 24, 2025
I had a crown delivered and it was perfectly adjusted and feels great. But that's not all - I recently cracked a back molar and Dr Peters fixed the jagged edge and did some fill-in with resin - all during the same visit, and dealing graciously with this unexpected wrinkle. She did this with compassion and competence, and was sensitive to the fact that I am undergoing chemotherapy.
Feb 24, 2025
I've had a lot of dental work done in my days and I must say she is one of the best dentist I've ever had
Feb 21, 2025
Thanks for your kind and conscientious care
Feb 21, 2025
I would like to be able to get a call or email or text when my next appointment is due. Otherwise I forget to schedule.
Feb 21, 2025
PLEASE BRING BACK EXTENSIONS TO THE INDIVIDUAL OFFICE LOCATIONS.
Feb 19, 2025
Thank you so much for seeing me so quickly! I have felt so much better since our visit!
Feb 16, 2025
Dr. Peters took time to throughly explain everything to me and answer all of my questions
Feb 15, 2025
Great appointment.
Feb 16, 2025
Excellent as always
Feb 14, 2025
Dr. Peters was amazing! She was very informative and was able to repair my tooth absolutely pain free! Appreciate her professionalism very much.
Feb 14, 2025
Always excellent service and dental care!
Feb 14, 2025
Very nice hygienist, and Dr. Peters is great. (In my case, though, all she does is look at my teeth and say that they're fine. )
Feb 14, 2025
All staff were extremely friendly and professional.
Feb 9, 2025
They were very attentive and responsive.
Feb 9, 2025
Great experience overall
Feb 8, 2025
I always feel welcomed and helped by Dr. Peters. Chris the dental hygienist, and Rosa the assistant where also very friendly and helpful as well.
Feb 7, 2025
It takes a long time to get an appointment but that's my only real issue.
Feb 6, 2025
Friendly, easy, thoughtful
Feb 6, 2025
Doctor Peters is truly the best dentist i've ever had and im 62.
Feb 3, 2025
Dr. peters made me so incredibly happy. She fixed my two front teeth and did such a beautiful job. I fully trust her as my dentist and think she's a kind wonderful person that really cares.
Feb 3, 2025
Our dentist had exceptional bedside manners. She met my son where he was to ensure he felt comfortable and offered treatment choices to manage his anxiety and make him as comfortable as possible. She was extremely knowledgeable and helped us come up with a solid tx plan!
Feb 1, 2025
Love my Dr. she is the best. Wish it didn't take so long to get an appointment.
Jan 30, 2025
As always the W dental provided solid dental care. We are now bringing our children here to see our dentist and hygienists.
Jan 25, 2025
Always on time ready for me
Jan 24, 2025
I am thankful!
Jan 23, 2025
I had an overall enjoyable experience which is not something I would think is very common at the dentist. From the folks at the front desk, to the dental assistants, to the doctor who oversaw my visit, everyone was professional, helpful, and warm. One thing I really appreciate about Willamette Dental staff in general is that they point out the things that the patient is doing right and are very encouraging. This experience at the doctor is very empowering and goes a long way to encourage patients to establish or continue engaging in positive health behaviors.
Jan 19, 2025
Dr. Peters was very accommodating in squeezing me in for a small repair on my implant. As always she was informative and congenial an efficient!
Jan 20, 2025
Chris and Dr Peters are awesome!
Jan 18, 2025
It has been a good experience so far.
Jan 17, 2025
Dr Peters and her staff never disappoint! After many years of dentists/dental work in various states and overseas in the UK, this is the BEST dental care I have ever received. I should probably stop telling everyone how exceptional Dr Peters staff; and Dr Peters are in providing optimal dental care. At my last appointment the parking lot was completely full except for one handicapped slot! Despite this inconvenience I will continue to spread the word that HERE is the best dental care available.
Jan 18, 2025
Very good service! I liked it and I would recommend it. Thank you for everything. It was very good. I was very well attended.
Jan 17, 2025
We had a great experience.
Jan 14, 2025
My job is changing, and I'm going to have to leave this practice, but I have received excellent care from the Jefferson St. Willamette Dental office for over 10 years. Dr. Peters has listened to me, done great exams, coordinated care, and generally been excellent for the entire time I have worked with her. Juan took care of me on multiple occasions, and was great. Chris did this time, and was extremely thorough. I appreciated his explanation of my exam. I have only positive things to say about the care I have received from this team.
Jan 13, 2025
Dr. peters explained everything. this was not my first time with the procedure and she took time to tell me more than I had known. As well, her care and patience with doing a procedure that wasn't scheduled. That day was extremely impressive. She did not rush, taking ownership of it, as if it was the only thing she was doing that day. The dental assistant, when making the temporary crown acted in the same way. I have had two good providers in the past and I am amazed that Dr. Peters, with her own personal style, is blending in seamlessly.
Jan 12, 2025
Dr Peters is very understanding in addressing my issues. I highly recommend her.
Jan 10, 2025
I've always been satisfied with Willamette Dental--really first rate care! Unfortunately, I will be moving out of the country this coming spring and will have to find a new provider. Thanks for everything!
Jan 3, 2025
Took me in on emergency and Took great care with me. So appreciate it
Jan 3, 2025
Everyone on staff is professional, kind, and knowledgable. As stressful as a dental visit can be, everyone there does an excellent job in mitigating those feelings. I have to say, a fish tank in the lobby would be really nice!
Jan 2, 2025
lovely dentist - very positive and informative
Dec 15, 2024
I have had some really rude dentists in the past that made me not wish to see any dentist for a very long time. Long story short, I actually needed to see a dentist for some problems with my tooth. The provider and the assistant were so caring and very polite, which made that experience so much better for me. I really thought highly of the care in general and glad I took my business here.