Zachary J Minion, DMD
General Dentist
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By Appointment Only
To schedule an appointment, call:
1-855-4DENTAL (1.855.433.6825) -
Willamette Dental - Yakima
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1200 Chesterly Drive, Suite 230, Yakima, WA 98902
Dr. Minion’s Biography
Dr. Zachary Minion is a friendly, communicative, and compassionate dentist who believes that truly great care starts with listening. Originally from Lexington, Kentucky, Dr. Minion completed dental school in Cleveland, Ohio before relocating to Yakima in 2024. He was drawn to dentistry through a meaningful experience with his own family dentist – an encounter that showed him how empathy, curiosity, and mentorship can open doors to lasting impact.
Dr. Minion takes pride in working collaboratively with patients to help them achieve their individual oral health goals. He once helped a patient uncover a long-misdiagnosed source of jaw pain through careful listening and follow-up. This was an experience that reinforced his belief in patient-centered, communicative care. Dr. Minion chose to practice with Willamette Dental because of its strong focus on prevention and its patient-first philosophy – values that align perfectly with his own.
Outside the office, Dr. Minion enjoys exploring the outdoors, discovering new local restaurants, and working on crafts and hobbies at home. New to Washington, he’s excited to take advantage of all the region has to offer.
Education
- Dental School – Case Western Reserve University School of Dental Medicine
- Residency – Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic (NYU Langone Hospitals) – Advanced Education in General Dentistry 12 Months
Specialty Training
- Cultural Sensitivity Training
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.
Oct 31, 2026
The dental assistant, hygienist and front desk were super friendly, especially for a 7am appointment! Very efficient.
Oct 24, 2026
You have a great staff!
Oct 24, 2026
My hygienist was amazing.
Oct 24, 2026
I was scheduled for a Mid Nov. appt but I was fit in with my wife's appt. Dr. Minion is kind & quiet.
Oct 23, 2026
I have been happy with the care received from Willamette over the years. Every employee has been professional, as well as personable, which makes for a very pleasant experience.
Oct 21, 2026
Everyone was super nice, and I felt very comfortable.
Oct 21, 2026
Great experience!
Oct 19, 2026
The receptionist and the hygienist at the Yakima WA office were exceptional!! Friendly , professional and knowledgeable.
Oct 17, 2026
Really love the professionalism and dedication of the team at this location. Felt listened to and was very impressed!
Oct 17, 2026
The staff at this location are always professional, friendly, and efficient.
Oct 12, 2026
The dentist gives great injections! He is very caring.
Oct 4, 2026
I've been with Willamette dental for several years now and I've always had good experiences and they've always treated me very well
Sep 30, 2026
Dental hygienist and front desk staff were very kind, thorough, and informative. I had a great experience.
Sep 27, 2026
It was quick simple and wasn't painful
Sep 28, 2026
Everything's great, thank you.
Sep 20, 2026
I really enjoyed the new dr . Explained everything. Ladies helping him were great! Thank you!
Sep 20, 2026
Everyone from the front desk gal to the dental assistant, the hygienist, and the doctor were very knowledgeable and helpful. The office was clean and very friendly.
Sep 20, 2026
They're extremely polite respectful and get the job done in a timely manner
Sep 19, 2026
Love the entire staff, everyone is genuine, personable and communicative.
Sep 19, 2026
The service I received was phenomenal. The receptionist was amazing and so was the hygienist they answered all my questions and we're very thoughtful.
Sep 18, 2026
Great team, very professional and friendly.
Sep 14, 2026
I received excellent service and all my questions were answered; a very good experience.
Sep 12, 2026
Very good experience
Sep 12, 2026
Went in for a simple filling, left more satisfied then I've ever been from dental work. First time ever leaving with no sharp or jagged pieces on my tooth very well done and went back in multiple times after my input to ensure it was perfect. Aswell as evening out the length of the tooth which gives me an overall better smile. Was most definitley satisfied with this visit.
Sep 13, 2026
I love coming to Willamette Dental. I am always greeted with a friendly smile. My hygienist was very thorough and pointed out areas that I need to work on and showed me my big improvement from last time. Dr. Minion was very gentle and thorough and pleasant as well. I observed good teamwork all around.
Sep 12, 2026
They serve with great patience and courtesy.
Sep 11, 2026
They told me the truth and they were polite with my children and me I recommend to my family members
Sep 9, 2026
I received good care.
Sep 7, 2026
From the receptionist to the hygienist to the doctor, everyone was very professional and above all, careing and friendly.
Sep 7, 2026
Everyone was nice and listened to my issues
Sep 4, 2026
Great team, very kind. I was asked several e al times if I had any questions or concerns, which I appreciate.
Sep 4, 2026
Excellent experience
Aug 31, 2026
Appt process, was frustrated. confirmed appt difficult, headset and phone number looked like spam sounded like telemarketer. Get a better headset
Aug 24, 2026
I really loved how fast and friendly they were
Aug 23, 2026
My experiences have been fine but the appointments are spread way too far apart. I understand staff comes from a different city to cover and this is most likely the reason for the gap.
Aug 22, 2026
I'm very happy with my chipped tooth. It looks better than it did before.
Aug 21, 2026
Now the new dentist they have doing better work then the last one
Aug 17, 2026
I wish I would've gotten her name, but a woman did my filling and went above and beyond for my teeth. I am super appreciative that she listened to my concerns and then went above that. I was very please with her. My last appt with dr minion I had a poor experience because he filed off the corner of my tooth and when I pointed it out and asked it to be filled he accused me of lying and that it was like that when I came in. It was very unprofessional and I was not happy at all. This visit with a different person made up for that but I know the woman is not the dentist so dr minion will be involved in future appts. So I hope his professionalism and his technique/experience gets better as he is in this position longer. Also the lady at the front desk is always so incredibly nice and helpful
Aug 21, 2026
Answer all my question and did awesome work
Aug 15, 2026
The staff was great and very helpful. I'd recommend to everyone.
Aug 10, 2026
It was great
Aug 8, 2026
Friendly customer service. Great experience.
Aug 7, 2026
Everyone has a smile on their face and are all very friendly and professional.
Aug 6, 2026
I had an asome time the Dr was polite and the one that take the tartar out she was asome too.
Aug 6, 2026
It was a very pleasant experience and the staff & dentist were very helpful the day preceding my appointment in calling in a needed prophylactic antibiotic prescription to my pharmacy
Aug 6, 2026
I liked the way they treated me and explained the problem.
Aug 1, 2026
Thank you
Aug 1, 2026
I was impressed with Areli's attention to detail and her concern for my comfort.
Aug 1, 2026
The office staff and hygienists were all very helpful and friendly during my visit. I was impressed with their kindness and attention to my care.
Jul 18, 2026
Overall a great experience
Jul 15, 2026
I have entrusted them with my dental care for quite a few years, and have I have never had anything but quality care.
Jul 11, 2026
Excellent service, especially the dentist's assistant, who was very kind and empathetic.
Jul 11, 2026
The staff is always so friendly and helpful to my family. I really love this office.
Jul 11, 2026
The only negative I have it is that it is hard to get someone on a phone because your phone system is cumbersome by design. We (all your customers) don't like that.
Jul 10, 2026
Willamette has always been great.
Jul 11, 2026
Happy I was able to get in there before I went on my vacation
Jul 4, 2026
Staff were great. Glad there was such a competent dentist. Thank you.
Jul 4, 2026
Very friendly staff. Appointments are also done in a timely manner.
Jul 1, 2026
Easy and quite polite
Jul 1, 2026
Appreciated the help of the staff and especially the office manager too. They were all very friendly. Thank you. Bye.
Jun 28, 2026
They were very professional and understanding. Really appreciate what they did for me
Jun 27, 2026
Great job and friendly, from the front office to back. For those who have hearing problems, It would be helpful for them to speak directly to your face, rather than when they are walking in front of you, or at the computer behind you. Great job all of you!?
Jun 23, 2026
Very friendly staff
Jun 23, 2026
Everything was good, but I think that dentist could've been a little more polite. Didn't introduce himself. Didn't say hi. He just got to work and when he was finished, didn't even say he was done, nor did I get a goodbye. He didn't tell me one word. I thought that was kind of rude and disrespectful.
Jun 24, 2026
I like the way they treat you. What I don't like is that sometimes you call and they don't answer right away. I don't know what's going on. That's my comment.
Jun 22, 2026
Carol? I believe is front end person. She worked with me and was stupendous at her job! She is so pleasant to work with its refreshing to have someone who listens to your needs and finds solutions. The Dr explained everything in a direct informational manner and also went above and beyond to get services coordinated with Richland office. Thank you to the entire team
Jun 19, 2026
Great job by team
Jun 17, 2026
Yes, the doctor was very good and he knows all his information and gave me all the information I needed to know. He was a great doctor and I would recommend him to anyone. Thank you.
Jun 17, 2026
The dental hygienist was very, very painful with her extracting the plaque from my teeth and I saw the dentist for approximately three minutes.
Jun 10, 2026
Love the staff and the care I receive from the Yakima office.
Jun 8, 2026
Been trying to get my upper plate replaced for 5 months and now I have to wait for another month
Jun 10, 2026
I have been with Willamette Dental for many years and the only problem I have is them keeping a provider. It seems like they can't keep a provider in that office for more than four or five years.
Jun 5, 2026
They are all so nice and make sure you are doing good and not in any kind of pain
Jun 4, 2026
I can't remember their names but the assistant, hygienist, and dentist were so kind. I have anxiety and they gave me the grace and every reason to feel heard, seen, and calm. Thank you
Jun 4, 2026
Excellent service.
Jun 3, 2026
There's a very long wait time for some people's appointments
Jun 2, 2026
Service was great once we got scheduled. Scheduling was a bit difficult since Yakima is low on staff.
May 31, 2026
Good, but I'd like more information.
May 27, 2026
The staff and dentist were awesome. My only complaint/ suggestion - the machine that was used to clean my teeth was extremely loud. It was extremely painful. I asked the hygienist if I could plug my ears, and she said yes. I wish I had a pair of ear plugs to use.
May 22, 2026
Excellent care and service.
May 18, 2026
The staff is very friendly and explain what you have, and that's good because they are kind and patient, and they explain things to you, and I liked that.
May 17, 2026
I didn't hear anything after what he had.
May 15, 2026
I really liked how they worked as a team and how friendly everyone was.
May 10, 2026
The hygienist were so professional caring and accommodating. They also took extra time to explain how the gum disease processes and how to best maintain at home between visits. I was really impressed by the staff:)
May 9, 2026
Dr Minion and staff were very caring and professional.
May 12, 2026
Calm and relaxing
May 7, 2026
I loved the attention they gave me, and I liked that they speak Spanish.
May 7, 2026
Very professional and friendly all at once!
May 5, 2026
Answered all questions I had
May 2, 2026
It would be nice to make annual checkups a year in advance.
May 1, 2026
Great experience, great providers. Took awhile to get in though.
May 1, 2026
The staff is very professional, and friendly. They go out of their way to make sure you are very satisfied with your visit. They focus on overall dental health, as opposed to just fixing problems. I would highly recommend.
Apr 26, 2026
Nice friendly and professional
Apr 21, 2026
They provided me with excellent professional service and were also very friendly and helpful, making it a very pleasant experience.
Apr 20, 2026
Quick and effective. Conveniently located.
Apr 17, 2026
I liked how they treated me. They were very nice. Thanks.
Apr 16, 2026
I appreciate the kindness and warm welcoming for my children and myself. I also appreciate the way they were so patient with my kids being so young. I love the atmosphere!
Apr 15, 2026
Stop in to make a future appointment at 7:30 am, they had a cancellation for that time and 5 minutes later I'm being seen by the dentist my tooth was removed. I'm recovering and very happy with the outcome.
Apr 13, 2026
Very good experience. As usual, very good experience.
Apr 13, 2026
Great experience and I appreciate the dedication and professional manner that the dental team operates in delivering their service.
Apr 6, 2026
The employee who took my x rays and the dental hygienist were also very good. Professional, thorough, and friendly.
Apr 6, 2026
Well, this is going to sound terrible so bear with me. But it's the dentist. He is liter
Apr 5, 2026
This was the best dentist by far. I was warmly greeted by Carol and quickly checked in. Liz was my hygienist; she made me feel good about myself. Eunice was such a great assistant to Dr. Minion. The Dr. was very thorough and very nice. I am so excited to be able to come to Willamette Dental. I have already spread the word at work. Thank you so much, such wonderful and welcoming people!
Apr 1, 2026
Very professional and courteous staff and doctor
Mar 29, 2026
Very clean, professional, and very helpful.
Mar 25, 2026
It had been a while since my husband had seen a dentist and he was so very nervous. The receptionist, the doctor and his assistance were so wonderful... They made him feel at ease, and he said it was a great experience. He's looking forward to his future visits.
Mar 20, 2026
I am pleased with the way my teeth look after leaving this place. did a great job. the gal who did all the work on my teeth was nice and through. dr zachary was nice as well. and the lady in the front office, Carol, is super kind. i will be glad to come back here
Mar 15, 2026
Everyone was patient, thorough, and answered all my questions. Best dental experience I've had in a while and I usually have severe anxiety.
Mar 8, 2026
Was an excellent experience.
Mar 8, 2026
You looked into my concerns and provied my with clear information. You will remain my dental office of first choice
Mar 7, 2026
Friendly and professional.
Mar 4, 2026
Everything is very nice and friendly.
Mar 2, 2026
Great care provider. Only wish there wasn't as long a wait for appointments
Feb 28, 2026
Thanks you for the quick, professional, and pain free care!
Feb 24, 2026
Dr. Zack Minion and his assistant Aliya are excellent.
Feb 23, 2026
Great especially I especially hate going bro the dentist, you guys give me comfort .
Feb 22, 2026
The office staff was very friendly and helpful as were the dental assistant and hygienist. They took time to listen to me and answer any questions I had. My trip as a whole was enjoyable and efficient.
Feb 20, 2026
Selenite work.
Feb 16, 2026
The hygienist was fantastic very approachable, respectful, Informative She answered all my questions throughly she's very good at what she does
Feb 15, 2026
All was good
Feb 18, 2026
Dental hygienist appeared to not be able to use the instrument she was using to remove plaque. I got dribble of water in my neck from the instrument multiple times. Dentist did not mention the prescription toothpaste or how to use it. I don't believe it is the office manager's job to tell me how to use the prescription toothpaste!
Feb 11, 2026
I had enough information and the Dr was really good in a way that he made us laugh
Feb 6, 2026
I was treated with kindness by all staff members.
Feb 2, 2026
Dr.Minion and this entire dental team was so caring and professional. Lizbeth was very thorough but gentle. She showed me where I was missing and suggested I get a sonicare toothbrush which I purchased on the way out. I felt like I was provided with all the tools and knowledge I need to care for my oral health. I got a good vibe at this office. I feel they enjoy their jobs which shows in their care for their patients.
Feb 2, 2026
The team of workers were together in my
Feb 2, 2026
First time going everything went well
Jan 30, 2026
Dr Minion is great. I was nervous when he looked so young but he listens and is clearly good at what he does. He explained my options thoroughly and I appreciated it.
Jan 29, 2026
Everyone was nice. The exam room. Had too much plastic and instruments every where. The black masks were not friendly. Everyone stood behind me. I had to ask the dentist to let me look at the xrays, asked him to come so I could see him, I even asked him to lower his mask. I like to see the people who are going to be in my mouth. I got the impression the office was a teaching facility, which is fine. I think being more up front about it would be better. The office it self could be a little cleaner and not so cluttered.
Jan 26, 2026
Great Experience, very precessional. Looking forward to my next visit. Thanks
Jan 26, 2026
The staff was very pleasant and professional.
Jan 25, 2026
Very good attention.
Jan 23, 2026
Everyone was professional
Jan 18, 2026
Support staff was awesome.
Jan 12, 2026
Very good and professional service.
Jan 12, 2026
Hard to get an appointment had to wait almost 7 weeks to get in. Super long wait phone time when calling in always 10 to 20 minute on hold. Once there staff was awsome.
Jan 11, 2026
The Doctor was kind and gentle
Jan 11, 2026
Great experience at the Yakima location!
Jan 11, 2026
Good dentist and assistant, they worked well together.
Jan 9, 2026
Friendly as always!
Jan 5, 2026
The staff is amazing but I truly love that the same receptionist has been there since I started with Willamette and its always nice to see a friendly face! I truly love how awesome she is.
Jan 4, 2026
Pretty long wait for dentist
Jan 3, 2026
They are all so nice and treat so good .They made sure I wasnt in pain or uncomfortable
Jan 2, 2026
I was very happy with the providers.
Dec 20, 2025
The staff and environment was very friendly and welcoming I felt very comfortable and heard about my concerns with my teeth
Dec 19, 2025
Same day service. Great crew. Thanks
Dec 15, 2025
Everyone in the office was very nice and helpful.
Dec 15, 2025
Office staff called me right away after a cancellation to get me in for a procedure otherwise I would of needed to wait until February. I appreciated the callback & saved me another trip.
Dec 15, 2025
I had a Cap come off a tooth. This is a ten minute tops in the chair to glue it back on. Inhad ton wait 4 days to see a Dr. Unacceptable to wait 4 days with a hole in my.mouth that needed only 10 minites on the chair. Total fail in my opinion.
Dec 15, 2025
It took a long time to get a check-up / hygiene appt so I took an appt with a different dentist (than who I originally wanted to see) to get in sooner. Once there, the staff were all wonderful.
Dec 12, 2025
The entire staff was helpful, friendly, and informative. They took the time to answer all of my questions.
Dec 14, 2025
We have been over the last 30 years with a lot of different private dentists here in Yakima. Millamet Dental is the best dental provider that we have ever had here in Yakima. So thank you guys.
Dec 12, 2025
Very friendly and very professional.
Dec 12, 2025
Everyone was nice and professional .
Dec 11, 2025
They were very professional and helped me in resolving my issues with my tooth and my refill, and everything was great. I really appreciated all his help. Thank you.
Dec 8, 2025
Pleasant atmosphere & friendly staff
Dec 8, 2025
Every staff member that I interacted with was very friendly and professional
Nov 22, 2025
They have worked with my appointments
Nov 20, 2025
Very good experience especially for the first time visit. My kids also enjoyed their visit very detailed and patient oriented experience
Nov 19, 2025
To have the tooth I requested be repaired first
Nov 16, 2025
Whoever the hygienist was that did my teeth was absolutely AMAZING. I have very sensitive teeth and she did an outstanding job at making sure the appointment wasn't horrific and painful. 5 stars to that wonderful woman! And the Dentist was fantastic too. I was so nervous for my appointment but left feeling great.
Nov 15, 2025
I was very happy that my fears were listen to. I have a terrible fear of dentistry. I have had severe trauma in the past. Dr. Minion was very helpful in calming me, along with the hygienists, and stopped when he saw that it was going to take more work then expected.
Nov 15, 2025
My hygienist was very thorough and professional did a great job accommodating my gagging fits treated with respect and the doctor though young looking was great checking my hurt molar all in all very professional
Nov 12, 2025
It was just me and my toddler. While I was getting my teeth cleaned they were very kind and patient with my toddler. Even engaging with him to keep him entertained. That kindness really stuck out to me and made the experience so much less stressful.
Nov 10, 2025
Very kind and attentive staff. I had a great experience given it was my first time at Willamette.