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Alexis C Pelton, DMD

General Dentist

4.6 out of 5.0
304 Ratings, 94 Comments

Dr. Pelton’s Biography

Dr. Pelton is focused on providing compassionate, high quality dental care. She sets aside time to sit down with the patient and discuss treatment. She ensures the operatory is comfortable and goes the extra mile to help appointments go smoothly.

Dr. Pelton has been interested in science and the medical field since she was a child. She wanted to be an ER doctor until her college roommate asked her to shadow a dentist. She then fell in love with dentistry and the rest is history!

On weekends Dr. Pelton loves to go to the Oregon coast or hike a new trail with her husband and two goldendoodles. She also enjoys going out for pizza and ice cream and taking cave/mine tours.


Education

  • Dental School – Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine

Professional Associations

  • American Dental Association
  • Academy of General 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

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Patient Comments

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Nov 22, 2025

5

I've always been happy with my care here. I trust my provider emphatically.

Nov 18, 2025

2

Unfortunately the dentist was not able to provide a solution for my tooth pain.

Nov 20, 2025

5

I'm glad I was able to get an appointment so quick during their busy schedule. Thanks!

Nov 10, 2025

5

Had a tooth removed; afterward, pain level of 1 (out of 10). Later that night, it dropped to 0.5. Excellent work!

Nov 10, 2025

5

Very professional. She listened to my concerns and gave me options on how to proceed with my treatments. I was very happy with her advice!!

Nov 7, 2025

5

The staff is always cordial, timely, and professional

Nov 1, 2025

5

I came in very nervous because I hadn't been to the dentist in over a decade. I was treated with respect and kindness and left happy.

Oct 29, 2025

5

Professionalism all around!

Oct 7, 2025

5

The whole team was super helpful and professional the entire time. Always have a great appointment.

Oct 6, 2025

3

I have to go see an oral surgeon in Tigard, Or. too far

Sep 29, 2025

4

Well I don't recall getting teeth polished. No plaque removal scraping.

Sep 27, 2025

5

Thank you

Sep 24, 2025

5

I am really impressed with the service, friendliness and care shown by everyone involved at my recent visits.

Sep 13, 2025

5

My child did so well getting her fillings done. She was anxious, but birth dental assistant and doctor were great with my 6 year old with her first fillings. They directed her well to make sure she was less anxious and knew what to expect with shots, numbing, and drilling. She wasn't afraid to go back for the next one.

Sep 14, 2025

4

The staff were wonderful and did a great job listening to me and answering my questions. I would appreciate being able to get appointments sooner.

Sep 12, 2025

5

Ana, Cori, Olivia, Dr.Nordstrom and Dr. Pelton all did such a great job.

Sep 12, 2025

5

I was very pleased with the care I was given. I was there for urgent care I was treated very well. Thank you all.

Sep 7, 2025

5

She listened very patiently to our concerns and offered new treatments to help improve oral health. Specifically, she offered fluoride treatment at home to help reduce cavities. We didn't know that was an option before and we look forward to working with her more. We hope to preserve as many teeth as possible. The patient (my wife) has a lot of dental issues but is committed to doing what she can for her health, including any at-home treatments.

Sep 5, 2025

5

The doctor and assistant were so accommodating, kind and thorough. I had lost my crown and called Willamette Dental. They got me in the next day and fixed my tooth. I am so pleased with the whole experience. Thank you for being awesome ?

Sep 1, 2025

5

Witness teamwork and diligence with my hygienist. Very impressed.

Aug 31, 2025

5

Extremely hard workings staff but most importantly they have very good customers service and very helpful

Aug 31, 2025

5

The team was great!

Aug 29, 2025

4

I had a great experience, I was just surprised how long it would take to get back in to treat my cavity.

Aug 24, 2025

5

Very nice and friendly. Thanked me for being so patience while waiting.

Aug 24, 2025

1

Hi, I was very upset with the dentist because my husband went in, he had 11 teeth pulled by the last dentist and hemorrhaged. And then this time when we went in, because he has one cavity that is kind of hurting him, she wanted to pull the rest of his bottom teeth and give him dentures. I think that is horrible. I am a nurse and I would not let that happen. He already hemorrhaged when he had his other teeth pulled and she took offense that I didn't want my husband's teeth pulled and there's only you know, a tooth that is causing him a little bit of cold sensitivity, there's no reason to have all of his bottom teeth pulled out. This is really odd to me. I worked at the VA, and when they did heart surgery, they pulled everybody's teeth, and I think that's horrible, because they get dentures, they don't fit, they don't go in, they don't stay in, they can't chew food, they lose them, they never get new ones. It's lots of problems. And I was very put off by this

Aug 20, 2025

5

Dr. Pelton and Cara make such a great team! I felt completely at ease during my extraction appointment. Dr. Pelton took the time to carefully explain my treatment and made sure everything was done with patience and kindness.shes an amazing Doctor! Cara, the amazing DA, ensured I was comfortable the entire time. It's her attention to details that's remarkable. Their bedside manner is truly the best. The whole Hazel Dell team works so well together! I absolutely love this office!

Aug 16, 2025

5

Yes, I'm missing my front tooth and I was wondering why they didn't issue me a flipper and my appointment isn't until October the 6th. I have to wait all that time before I get anything.

Aug 15, 2025

5

Thanks

Aug 14, 2025

5

Cori and Dr Pelton were so kind to me! I'm always embarrassed coming in but they showed no judgment! I know this is the right place for me!

Aug 10, 2025

4

I'm not really sure why I had to go in. They looked at my teeth for about a minute. Slopped some fluoride on my teeth in about thirty seconds then escorted me to the receptionist. The last time I was in they said we'll see you next year, i was surprised that they told me I had to come in?

Aug 5, 2025

5

Dr. Pelton and Cori provided a great experience for my dental procedure. The appointment was smooth, efficient, and very easy. The doctor and her staff did an excellent job for the filling I got on my front tooth.

Aug 4, 2025

5

Great care by the team! Prompt, Greatly appreciate the caring professionalism

Aug 2, 2025

4

Call hold times were a bit excessive.

Aug 4, 2025

5

My dentist is very nice and hands-on. She explained to me everything and asking me if there is something that I am concerned about my teeth.

Jul 28, 2025

5

Very kind and professional dentists.

Jul 28, 2025

4

Hygienist was very helpful and informative.

Jul 27, 2025

5

All was good.

Jul 25, 2025

5

I wanted to say what a wonderful team! I broke a tooth and was in so much pain and they helped me out right away..im very thankful?

Jul 5, 2025

5

Great staff. Very helpful and friendly.

Jun 27, 2025

5

I've been going here for a decade and I have a great experience every time! I've recommended this company to so many people over the years. Keep being awesome!!

Jun 27, 2025

5

Thanks!

Jun 21, 2025

5

I've always enjoyed the care I'm provided at Willamette dental.

Jun 20, 2025

5

Great service! Professional and knowledgeable. I was treated with the utmost respect and dignity. Thank you kindly!

Jun 18, 2025

5

The staff was professional and friendly.

Jun 8, 2025

5

Great job all around. I appreciate yall for being so easy to work with.

Jun 11, 2025

5

I am so thankful Willamette Dental got me in quickly after a tooth broke on vacation out of the country. My dental team is always friendly and professional. Thank you!

Jun 7, 2025

5

Advised needed follow up care, but in NO way, tried to "up sell" unnecessary treatments or procedures. Very satisfied so far!

Jun 2, 2025

5

I had a great experience with Willamette dental from the very first time I called in to the very end when they checked me out, everybody was gracious and helpful and it was a great experience

Jun 2, 2025

5

I was pleasantly surprised by the efficiency of the practice. The only reason I wasn't provided a timely appointment was because coordination is needed with another provider.

May 25, 2025

5

Fast and efficient visit. Listened to my concerns and addressed them.

May 25, 2025

5

I was able to get a much needed dental exam to clear me for my hip surgery. I was offered same day appointment, but took the next day for my schedule. Thank you Willamette Dental. Your services and skilled team never disappoint. ?

May 19, 2025

5

It's my favorite

May 22, 2025

5

Anna and Dr. Pelton were great as someone with high anxiety with dental appointments they put me at ease and were super caring. I also appreciate that Dr. Pelton is able and willing to do a procedure in office I was referred to an oral surgeon for in the past. I would highly recommend this team.

May 16, 2025

5

I am Deaf and staff there were helpful without an interpreter provided. Couple staff there knew sign language which made me more comfortable.

May 10, 2025

5

Staff and doctor were very professional experience was so satisfying.

Apr 27, 2025

5

This dentist gave me clear and direct information regarding my dental situation. She was amazing and the staff was a pleasure!

Apr 27, 2025

3

They were 30 minutes behind schedule because some people were late so instead of taking me they took the person that was late. Doing that made it so I was only able to get limited care during my visit because I had to go to work. Now my next appt is like 2-3 weeks out. Getting appts. Are very difficult.

Apr 25, 2025

5

Nice patient staff that listens and really friendly

Apr 24, 2025

5

Everyone is always kind and efficient.

Apr 14, 2025

5

Dr Pelton was the best provider I've had in the years of going to Willamette. She's caring and knowledgeable and I would only like to use her going forward

Apr 11, 2025

5

Everyone from front desk to the provider were kind, comforting and non judgmental. I've never been treated so well at a dentist office.

Apr 11, 2025

5

The hygienist was the best I have ever worked with. She was professional and caring and educated. I was really thrilled bu the service

Mar 30, 2025

5

I would like to have had more discussion of what was going on as it was happening.

Mar 29, 2025

5

There were no problems, the staff was very nice.

Mar 26, 2025

3

Please provide some armless seating in your waiting room. Every single seat had arms and was too small for the 3 plus sized patients in there. This is not accessible.

Mar 22, 2025

5

Excellent job

Mar 21, 2025

5

Thank you!

Mar 20, 2025

5

Overall, my appointment was probably one of the best dentist appointments I have ever had. Going in, I was anxious not having an appointment in the last two years. The dental hygienist was very wonderful, thorough, and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed her teaching me different things about mouth, the health of your mouth, and such things. It was very informative and I really appreciated it. The assistant tech was also very nice. And the new dentist that I saw was better than the last. I really enjoyed her. Glad that I have her now. Thank you.

Mar 15, 2025

5

Can I give 100 stars to the team that helped my daughter yesterday? I would sure like to, as they did AMAZING / SPECTACULAR / FABULOUS!!!! My kid has been horrified of the prospect of getting her filling because she's afraid of needles. The hygienists were so patient with her, kind, and funny. It made all the difference in the world. She has to go back for a second filling, but experience yesterday was so positive that she knows it "won't be that bad, after all." Thank you!!!!!

Mar 14, 2025

5

Staff is friendly and helpful and don't do unnecessary dental work

Mar 9, 2025

5

I had to change providers last year but was able to switch back this year. It was like coming back to family.

Mar 8, 2025

5

As a relatively new customer to Willamette, I have been very pleased with the dentists and supporting staff that I have been exposed to.

Mar 9, 2025

3

The dentist and the assistant dental hygienist were extremely professional and exceeded above and beyond my expectations for my visit. However, you could use improvement in your phone answering because there's nobody at the front desk and my hold, I was on hold for several, several minutes and then finally was told that you're not receiving calls. So I think that's probably an area you need to work on. But as far as the dentist and the hygienist, excellent. Thank you.

Mar 3, 2025

5

Very smooth appointment

Feb 24, 2025

5

Excellent care, as always. Very friendly front office staff.

Feb 21, 2025

5

Everyone was helpful. The attention and care given by the providers was thoughtful, kind and compassionate. It was easy and painless. Thank you!

Feb 16, 2025

5

Best dental experience I've ever had

Feb 15, 2025

5

Nice friendly atmosphere. I switched over to making this office my go to!

Feb 14, 2025

5

Excellent and professional service Appointment was right on time

Feb 2, 2025

5

I had some really bad experiences prior to visiting this office and staff. I was ready to leave and look for dental care somewhere else. And then, I went to this office. I was not the best patient, but everyone at the office treated me with such kindness, care, and respect so I changed my mind. Thank you very much, and take care. I look forward to my next visit

Jan 29, 2025

5

The staff is always so friendly and helpful.

Jan 27, 2025

3

Having to wait two months when I'm in pain right now to have a tooth pulled is asinine.

Jan 27, 2025

5

Providers were kind and professional. It would be helpful if appointments could be made sooner---

Jan 27, 2025

5

Wish I didn't have to drive so far.

Jan 25, 2025

5

I was surprised by how many people worked with me for my initial visit! From exrays to final setting of future appointments. Facility was nice. I've been to the facility on Mill Plain and that felt like a military meat market.

Jan 20, 2025

5

My hygienist and dentist were AMAZING!! And so kind

Jan 18, 2025

5

Alexis was great, she was very nice to talk with and ha a funny wit. Very Professional

Jan 18, 2025

5

I appreciated how quickly I was able to see the dentist and felt that she gave me good, easily understood information about my issue.

Jan 12, 2025

5

Every one was very kind and informed, professional

Jan 6, 2025

5

Keep up the great work. Friendly organized and knowledgeable

Jan 5, 2025

2

I would like to talk to management about my prior dental work.

Jan 5, 2025

4

The hygienist was also wonderful. Gentle and thorough.

Dec 30, 2024

5

Very nice and professional all around great experience

Dec 22, 2024

5

Better X-ray machines would be nice

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