Jeffrey E Ulmer, 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 Stark 2
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405 SE 133rd Ave, Portland, OR 97233
Dr. Ulmer’s Biography
Dr. Ulmer moved around quite a bit growing up but still he loved each new dentist he saw as a patient. So during college, he decided to shadow a few at multiple clinics, intrigued by the varied ways dentists could improve their patient’s lives. He believes in Willamette Dental’s proactive and preventative philosophy, cherishing his ability to work side-by-side with so many other talented doctors. Patients appreciate his humor, his extra dose of compassion, and his ability to explain the most complex topics in language they can easily understand.
When he’s not helping patients, he spends time with his wife and children, volunteers at their school, or visits the golf course.
Education
- Dental School – Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry
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 3, 2025
The Doctors/Dentists and the whole staff were amazing thank you so much for making my child feel comfortable. Keep up the good work
Nov 22, 2025
My child had an amazing dental experience here the Dental assistant was super sweet and the dentist was general and kind she has been asking to go back 10/10
Nov 20, 2025
Every one was very polite Doctor Ulmer has good manners and kind .
Nov 15, 2025
My experience was very good.
Nov 14, 2025
The office is very clean. Dr. Ulmer and all the staff are very professional. I am always satisfied and have no complaints.
Nov 14, 2025
Polite and therogh
Nov 13, 2025
Very professional and caring
Nov 10, 2025
Miranda the dental hygienist was very thorough in showing me what and how a water flosser works ...when I asked her towards the end of my appointment. She showed me images and video clips on her office computer and I really appreciated it. She was very friendly and answered any questions I had throughout my visit.
Nov 10, 2025
Not much, the team was super kind and helpful with my needs!
Nov 8, 2025
I appreciate how kind and professional the dentist and assistant were, as well as the receptionist. The dentist and assistant were friendly/kind and did their best to make my son comfortable. Handled him with care, even when he was crying and unhappy about getting his teeth checked. Within 5 minutes or less of walking through the door we were able to get checked in and seen. overall very happy with the dental office/staff. Keep up the good work!
Nov 7, 2025
Dr. Ulmer, was pleasant and professional. Nima, was professional, efficient and delightful.
Nov 6, 2025
Everyone I interacted with was warm and respectful. I really liked my dental hygienist (she seemed very competent) and my dentist was friendly and willing to interact with me. A super positive experience.
Nov 6, 2025
They were all very nice and attended. The way to the back, it was... everyone was super nice there and they did give me all the information I came in for.
Nov 1, 2025
Very informative and patient with me.
Nov 1, 2025
Keep up the good work.
Oct 31, 2025
Great staff and service
Oct 31, 2025
Dr was great He explained the process and I was happy to follow his recommendations. Getting dentures full top and bottom is a big decision and kinda scary. I recommend wearing warm clothes. They are air air conditioning in the winter. Brr..
Oct 30, 2025
It was a good visit and they were respectful and honest
Nov 1, 2025
Thank you it was great.
Oct 23, 2025
A wonderful experience for someone who is terrified of the dentist. Easy. Comfortable. No bull. Very appreciated ?
Oct 19, 2025
Great experience
Oct 18, 2025
Dr Ulmer was GREAT! He listened to my problem and he was very empathetic. He's now my favorite dentist over there at Willamette Dental Stark #2
Oct 17, 2025
They sent my prescription to the wrong pharmacy and now I don't know where my prescription is because it wasn't at the pharmacy the dental assistant wrote down. So now am extremely frustrated as I need my prescription and don't know where to go please fix this ASAP
Oct 16, 2025
Everything was very professional. Everything was very clean. All the personnel were very friendly and efficient and professional at their jobs. And I actually enjoyed my experience very much. I'm not one that normally enjoys going to the dentist, but this was excellent. I appreciate it a lot. Thank you.
Oct 11, 2025
The dental assistant was super patient and very friendly , was a pleasure to be around.
Oct 10, 2025
Friendly and professional staff. Clean office. On time. Very personable dentist.
Oct 3, 2025
Your staff id very professional and experienced. Keep em!
Sep 28, 2025
It would have been better had they realized his tooth was too infected before drilling on him and causing a lot of pain. They were very nice though.
Sep 27, 2025
Thank you
Sep 26, 2025
The hygienist was a little rough - the hot tool was resting on my lip a lot - it was more painful and quick than I've had before.
Sep 26, 2025
Waited 12 weeks for an extraction. 12 weeks. The office was behind schedule and I was offered to reschedule. The staff was gathered because someone had their dog in to visit. It was a orange poodle that was passed around to many employees that had congregated to see the dog. After the crowd thinned the dog was taken into the hallway where the exam rooms are and was gone 3-5 minutes. I watched this and was surprised by this action. The dog was taken into the directors office and then they left. I was a captive audience because I was at the end of waiting 12 weeks to have a tooth pulled. The casual attitude was unlike anything I have experienced in a medical facility. Congratulations to the team for breaking my expectations and my out dated thoughts as to how a medical facility is ran. Good job !
Oct 1, 2025
They are very kind and treated me very well. I left very happy with how they treated me. Thank you.
Sep 25, 2025
Friendly people
Sep 21, 2025
Extremely impressed by the organization and my care team
Sep 20, 2025
Excellent service
Sep 14, 2025
Great providers. Very difficult to make an appointment
Sep 14, 2025
Very nice staff and quick had great bedside manner and friendly not only in a professional way but in general talking about other stuff ?
Sep 17, 2025
Very good
Sep 12, 2025
Very professional, and understanding
Sep 10, 2025
That assistance is very good explaining to me and friendly at same time the doctor dentist is nice talk him he answered my question what I need to know
Sep 7, 2025
Dr. Was very nice and willing to do and help whatever needed to fix my teeth . Very grateful for this not all dentist are this way . So Thank you kindly ??
Sep 6, 2025
For my first visit, I was completely impressed with everyone. Thank you
Aug 23, 2025
Dr. Ulmer and his team were great!
Aug 23, 2025
Thank you!
Aug 16, 2025
Back to back appointments with my kid. Appreciate staff working to save us time by alternating between us,
Aug 15, 2025
Dr Ulmer did an excellent job explaining my treatment and making my 1st filling a great experience. I have zero pain. Thank you!
Aug 14, 2025
Awesome team I really like them all. Very kind and professional. Appt scheduling is an issue though. Always between 75-90 days out. When more than one item needs completed and they can only open 1 at a time it compounds issues when it lets other issues fester and get worse and worse treatment needed in the future because of it. Should be able to at least get a double appt available when I have several more to go.
Aug 11, 2025
Great customer service and kindly care services
Aug 8, 2025
Went Well and quick. Hardly felt like cattle being herded.
Aug 8, 2025
Thank you.
Aug 7, 2025
Dr. Ulmer and the dental assistant in training were both fantastic. The dental assistant had a hard job because my tongue kept wanting to push the tooth holding device away during the x-ray. But she was persistent and got a great x-ray. Doctor Ulmer was patient and listened very well and seemed to really know exactly what he was doing.
Aug 3, 2025
Exellent Service ,...
Aug 1, 2025
Past experiences with other dentists through Willamette dental have been not nearly as good as this one. Both Dr.Ulmer and the young woman who placed my temporary crown were receptive, understanding and cared about my situation. I felt that my needs were addressed and the way I was treated by staff during this appointment was excellent. While my time with Dr.Ulmer was short he provided valuable insight and advice in a concise manner that was easy to understand. He listened to my questions and concerns and addressed them respectfully and again provided insight into why decisions were being made and how things would be done during future appointments. The young woman who placed my temporary crown was patient, understanding of my unrelated medical issues and made sure I was comfortable during the entire appointment. I felt she went above and beyond making sure my temporary crown fit right and making sure the correct adjustments were made. Overall this was one of my best dentist appointments I have had in years in terms of the care I received and the treatment by my providers.
Aug 1, 2025
I love the staff, they are very professional and attentive, but getting close appointments is always very difficult, but thank you because they do a good job.
Jul 27, 2025
Everything went well. Nice, friendly, knowledgeable. Very pleased
Jul 25, 2025
Thanks again for everything!
Jul 25, 2025
All of the stuff are very friendly and nice. They make you comfortable
Jul 19, 2025
I'd like to say that everybody was great. Dentists, every single person was awesome. The one thing I would say, and I think this goes for all dentists, could we get some paintings or something on the wall? It's just all white walls, very sad and disturbing. People need to relax in these dentist situations. everyone could use a little color in their life, at least a painting to look at. That's all I got to say. Everything else is fantastic. Thank you.
Jul 13, 2025
Everyone was very kind and had helpful responses to my questions.
Jul 12, 2025
Very friendly and kind. And took the time to make sure my filling was comfortable also.
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. Ulmer and his staff are professional and welcoming. I felt very relaxed and comfortable during my visit. Dr. Ulmer examined my teeth after the x-rays and hygienist's excellent cleaning. He explained things and made some suggestions for home care.
Jul 7, 2025
They were all great. Please thank them for me.
Jul 6, 2025
My dental hygienist was absolutely wonderful!
Jun 28, 2025
Everyone was very professional and courtesy. They all seemed to work well as a team.
Jun 28, 2025
Liked very much, the coursty was great and a awesome improvement from years ago. Very pleased with dentist Ulmen
Jun 14, 2025
I've always feared going to the dentist until now. I'm treated with so much respect. I'm finally excited to fix my mouth
Jun 13, 2025
Friendly, knowledgeable
Jun 8, 2025
The dentist and dental assistant were so kind and helpful. My daughter was so nervous but they made her feel so relaxed and comfortable.
Jun 6, 2025
I have been going here for 2 years now. Everyone is so nice here. I look so forward to my future appts. Dr.Ulmer is very nice and answers all my questions. My check ups have been good news so far. I recommend this place to my family and friends.
May 25, 2025
Thank you so much.
May 23, 2025
Very friendly and professional environment.
May 18, 2025
Nice, quick and thorough visit. Thanks!
May 18, 2025
I like lemon Dental, the only reason why I most likely wouldn't recommend it is because of the time that it takes to get an appointment is excessive
May 16, 2025
I was late for my appt because Medical Transportation was late in picking me up, but they were nice enough to fit me in right away.
May 16, 2025
Great experience! I haven't been to a dental office in 25 plus years, The employees who helped me were very knowledgeable and were able to put my fears at ease. Great all around service.
May 15, 2025
Very superior service very happy
May 15, 2025
Always good care
May 10, 2025
It was wonderful couldn't be any happier.
May 9, 2025
Dr. Ulmer is one of the best Dentists that I had. He is so kind and always took the time to explain things that l don't understand. ??????????
May 9, 2025
Perfect! Thank You All !
May 8, 2025
The staff was professional, polite and explained things to me in a way I could understand. I do not know how they could improve as their service was excellent.
May 8, 2025
I received great care and understood what we talked about.
May 3, 2025
Just overall experience was very professional and informative
May 3, 2025
Slightly long wait in the lobby, but good experience otherwise
May 1, 2025
Very caring
Apr 27, 2025
Great dentist. I will recommend him for the future
Apr 27, 2025
Thanks for making a fairly nervous event so enjoyable!
Apr 25, 2025
thumbs down.
Apr 24, 2025
Excellent workers treated us.
Apr 19, 2025
They are always wonderful at this office. Some of the best dental care I've received in my life and it makes it easier to go back.
Apr 18, 2025
The doctor was very nice and I felt comfortable in his dental chair.
Apr 14, 2025
The dental provider was so kind answer all my question
Apr 7, 2025
It was one of the best experience if not the best experience I had at the dentist I would recommend them to anyone and I would like to thank them one more time. Thanks. Willamette dental.
Apr 5, 2025
It was helpful that the provider offered positive news.
Apr 4, 2025
To be contacted sooner with important issues. Need a referral to get dentures fixed. But have to wait and still haven't received a phone call and the building that does the treatment is in the same building as well as the referral approval..
Apr 4, 2025
Keep it up the good job
Apr 4, 2025
I am very grateful to the doctor and all the staff of the clinic.
Apr 4, 2025
10 week wait for an extraction seems excessive especially when the Doctor agrees it needs to be done.
Apr 3, 2025
Very professional
Apr 3, 2025
Staff so thoughtful n accommodating. I appreciate so. The dentist n hygienist seemed to work in unison. Heard on occasion,one was commending one another! Thank you for educating me on proper dental care.
Mar 29, 2025
Honestly, it was probably the most pleasant dentist experience I've ever had. From front desk, technician, hygienist to dentist. Everyone was amazing! No joke. (I usually hate going to the dentist). Thank you!!
Mar 22, 2025
I enjoy be a Willamette patience I only have a great experience with crew and dentists. Thank you so much
Mar 26, 2025
Obviously I made this appointment because I had tooth pain. Yes , they fixed the issue by removing my filling and refilling my cavity but I did not appreciate the fact that the procedure was not discussed with me before they started working on it. I did not know the cause of the tooth pain, I figured they would explain to me why I was in pain and then explain the procedure they were going to do to fix it. Instead, they went straight to work, not explaining to me what was going on. That left me confused and irritated because I had to guess what was happening since no one explained the procedure.
Mar 20, 2025
Very nice, I was in and out within 30 minutes.
Mar 19, 2025
Despite the language difference, he was very patient and professional.
Mar 23, 2025
I spent six months making an appointment, and they were supposed to call me back, but they wouldn't. I finally had to ask by when when they were going to help? And the dentist who treated me seemed very professional, compassionate, and honest.
Mar 14, 2025
Like how he explained the treatments that have to happen &' why they have to happen I want him for my daughters check ups. I forgot he's name but really nice person &' professional
Mar 8, 2025
Very nice staff. I was seen at appointment time. The staff and doctor listened and was patient.
Feb 28, 2025
The provider we saw was very informative and attentive. He helped us both (mom and child) understand what was going on as well as next steps. The assistant was also awesome, working with my child very well. My child was not uncomfortable or scared during x-rays. She was sweet and patient. Overall a very positive experience!
Feb 27, 2025
Yes, I thought everybody worked wonderful as a team. They were informative. They had no problems answering questions. Gave me information that I probably would have got home and thought, oh, I wish I would have asked, but they gave it to me. So I would say that everybody did wonderful and it's a very, very friendly group. Thank you. You have a wonderful day.
Feb 24, 2025
Great job. Thank you.
Feb 21, 2025
Appointment availability is awful. If there were more providers a person would not have to wait 3 months minimum to get a tooth fixed. Ridiculous how long it takes to be seen. And for the actual Dr to be in the room for 5 mins at most, is ridiculously short compared to the time it took to get in the chair in the first place after the initial problem began. 3 months to get a cavity fixed is enough time for the whole tooth to become decayed, resulting in having to pull it because there is nothing left of it to fix.
Feb 21, 2025
Thank you.
Feb 8, 2025
Thank you
Feb 9, 2025
I would like to say that the dentist was extremely patient and gentle with the service. I would say his assistants might need maybe a little more, what's the word? The dentist was awesome. The two nurses afterwards, I would say they might need a little freshen up or maybe a, I don't know how to explain it, but yeah, the dentist was awesome. He was quick. He got the job done. The two ladies, yeah, I would maybe give them a course, a refresher or something. I don't know how to explain it, but yeah. But the dentist was awesome.
Feb 2, 2025
I am very satisfied with everything related to the dental team, the doctor, the assistant, and everyone working with the dentist. The only issue was when I made the appointment; I felt that the person who scheduled it wasn't very cordial or friendly. That's the only thing, but other than that, it's a great team, and they do excellent work. I am satisfied with that.
Feb 2, 2025
My visit was very professional.
Feb 1, 2025
Yes, they were very knowledgeable and they, you know, were done real quick. They, you know, it was good. He did a real good job. The assistant did a real good job. It was all out good experience. My son was, it was good with the emergency that he had. And yeah, they fixed it real fast.
Jan 24, 2025
Thank you for your kind attention. Excellent work.
Jan 24, 2025
The best experience I've ever had with a Dentist and staff. Thankyou.
Jan 13, 2025
Everything was friendly and professional and very nice and helpful so thank you..
Jan 11, 2025
Every one was very professional
Jan 12, 2025
Thanks again for everything!
Jan 10, 2025
First of all, I did not see Jeffrey, whatever his name is, the dentist. I saw the girl that assists him. I guess she's a nurse, a dental nurse or something. She was really nice and really communicative, but I did not like the work that she did. She put a soft line in my teeth because I'm due to have them relined next week. I had to book it for a third time because for some reason they didn't like the way the other one came out and they had to do it again. I was supposed to pick it up that day, but now I have to go back and in two weeks have it done all over again. I didn't like it. It was a really uncomfortable one. They still take it out. I've got to call your office and see if they can redo the bottom one because I haven't had it done in ten years and I want to make sure it's done right. That's all. Thank you.
Jan 10, 2025
Team was phenomenal hygienist was outstanding and did and incredible job in my teeth.
Jan 9, 2025
Dr. Ulmer and Sadie at Willamette Dental Se Stark are very caring and helpful.
Dec 27, 2024
They treated me very well. Thank you for everything.
Dec 26, 2024
Keeping up Willamette vision and mission accomplished will be rewarding.
Dec 19, 2024
Everybody was really nice and I appreciated it vary much !
Dec 13, 2024
Staff at this office has taken 99.5% of my dental work anxiety away. Their kindness, empathy and compassion are priceless.