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David M Dodge, DMD

General Dentist

4.8 out of 5.0
456 Ratings, 171 Comments

Dr. Dodge’s Biography

Dr. Dodge was an art major in college before shifting his focus to dentistry, which still gave him the ability to work with his hands but added the personal interactions he was missing. It’s no wonder his patients appreciate not only his active listening skills, but also his genuine compassion and ability to recognize their main concern. Along those lines, Willamette Dental provided the ideal practice environment for him with its focus on patient-centered care, teamwork, and collaboration.

He feels at home here in Longview, with its smaller, down to Earth vibe. When he needs to recharge, he looks to creativity and nature with hiking, camping, drawing, writing, or reading.


Education

  • Dental School – Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry

Professional Associations

  • American Dental Association
  • Washington State 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

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Nov 26, 2025

5

Always top tier customer service!

Nov 24, 2025

5

The hygienist was amazing . Was a great experience all around.

Nov 24, 2025

4

Every hygienist I've ever had at this place has been phenomenal and I was sad to see Dr. Grant go, but having met Dr. Dodge for the first time this visit, I think I will continue to have great service here.

Nov 23, 2025

5

Great experience and very caring and professional staff

Nov 21, 2025

5

Great staff

Nov 20, 2025

5

Very good, practical.

Nov 19, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge and his team is a great team. I love their office. We've been going there for years. I have children with special needs and some with not and they treat them all well and respected and I want that to be noted. Thank you.

Nov 14, 2025

5

Great team. I am never disappointed! Thank you!

Nov 14, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge and the hygienists were wonderful as always

Nov 14, 2025

5

I have never had a bad experience with this office

Nov 9, 2025

5

Sarah was so comforting, helpful, and empathetic. Dr. Dodge knows my dental history and gives clear information about current oral health. I hate going to the dentist, but I love the Willamette team.

Nov 7, 2025

5

My experience was excellent in all ways and I really appreciated Dr. Dodge and my whole visit and I would recommend the whole staff to anyone that asked me. So thank you very much. Goodbye.

Nov 3, 2025

5

DR. Dodge is fantastic person and professional dentistry! And all his workers are the best in the dentistry! The best in my opinion!!!

Nov 11, 2025

5

I was afraid of going to see the dentist prior to my experience at Willamette Dental. Everyone has been so welcoming and assured me that they would be so careful...they were, and kept checking with me to be sure I was all right. I love going to my dentist now!

Oct 31, 2025

5

Extremely friendly, felt more than welcome

Oct 31, 2025

5

My hygienist, Ashley, was professional, friendly and extremely efficient. Dr Dodge is a delight. He explained everything to me in detail, and answered my questions patiently and thoroughly.

Oct 30, 2025

5

This has to be the best professionally run dental office around! The care I've received is 100% top notch.

Oct 27, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge provided excellent service. I would highly recommend him. He is very thorough and thoughtful through the whole process.

Oct 25, 2025

5

Very friendly and professional staff.

Oct 25, 2025

5

Was like a day at the spa...Fabulous Dentist.....great staff. Thanks for your time.

Oct 24, 2025

5

The staff was amazing!!! I thought the dentist and staff were very pleasant.

Oct 19, 2025

5

The staff are all so friendly!

Oct 19, 2025

5

Super quick and treated very kind and friendly by all staff

Oct 17, 2025

5

The teamwork at willamette was fantastic! The call centered connected me directly to my clinic in Longview after carefully listening to my daughter's needs. The front staff read through me kiddos dental history and asked someone if they could squeeze her in the next day. Thank you for advocating for my daughter!! The staff agreed to see her the very next morning, yay!!!!! Dr. Dodge and his hygienist were so kind and calm with my daughter. Thank you all!

Oct 16, 2025

5

The Longview WA team are always friendly and professional

Oct 17, 2025

5

There is a long delay in getting appointments. The care, however, is excellent.

Oct 12, 2025

5

Best dental staff I have ever encountered! 10/10

Oct 6, 2025

5

My family has been going to Willamette Dental for many years. Always great people, great appointments!

Oct 6, 2025

5

Dr Dodge and his team are amazing.

Oct 5, 2025

5

I was able to get an appointment earlier because of the office putting me on the call in list. Ashley is a gem. Very caring and great at her job. Dr. Dodge is great too!

Oct 4, 2025

4

It was good

Oct 2, 2025

5

The willingness for my dental provider to find strategies to help me through my xray process is much appreciated.

Oct 1, 2025

2

It's hard to get in and when you have to wait for your parcels and you've got teeth missing, it's hard.

Sep 28, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge explained everything to me in detail about the process to keep my teeth healthy. Ashley always makes me very comfortable and informed about maintaining my teeth. All around great people that care for Kim and I . Thank you

Sep 28, 2025

5

Very professional and friendly staff. I'm very impressed-I've visited other clinics, and this one is definitely top-notch. Thank you for always taking care of me and my wife!

Sep 22, 2025

5

Dr Dodge is caring about his patients and kind.

Sep 22, 2025

5

Very pleasant dental team.

Sep 22, 2025

4

Great

Sep 21, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge and his team are always so kind, professional, and explain things well. While they are a busy office, I never feel like they're just rushing me through to the next phase and always take their time ensuring that I am comfortable and things are done right. I have a lot of dental chair anxiety and trauma from awful past experiences at other places, and they always navigate it very compassionately and patiently.

Sep 26, 2025

1

It was an overall bad experience at the front desk. Can't make any appointments through the secretary when she does have access to the schedule she refused to look and make follow up appointment, she does not want to have to answer the phone for patients. It is unprofessional. We have to wait for weeks until the calling center calls us to make follow up appointments. It's really bad service. It will be nice if they can hire capable people that can actually do the job.

Sep 20, 2025

5

Check in was fast and easy. Wait time was minimal. The provider and associate were able to come to a very reasonable alternative to my dental and anxiety issues.

Sep 20, 2025

5

I wish that I had the same dentist for my visits. It seems as though there is a lot of turnover at that location for both dentists and hygienists.

Sep 21, 2025

5

All the staff at Willamette Dental in Longview are very professional and very helpful, and they get me my appointments on time, and they answer all my questions every single time, even though they are excessive, and they're always so patient. They're also really great with my anxiety, and I just wanted to say that I really appreciate that. It's probably the best dentist I've had. So, that's all.

Sep 20, 2025

5

It wasn't as scary as I thought it would be to get a tooth pulled. They did a good job

Sep 20, 2025

5

My experience was perfect. The receptionist and the ladies that work in the office, Dr. Dodge was excellent. I have no complaints.

Sep 13, 2025

5

I've had Willamette dental for about 12 years. I've never had a problem getting a prompt appointment when I've had a dental emergency or issue. In the past I was called back immediately & this time I never received a call back. I had to call 2 times in order to receive help for an appointment for a broken tooth. Then I had to wait for a month and I never received a call for a sooner appointment. Not sure if policies gave changed but in the past I was always sent to other offices for immediate care. Needless to say Im not happy about not getting prompt care for a dental issue. Especially since this has never been as issue. However once I did get in I had super great care as I always have had in the past. Im sorry but I think having to wait a month isn't right. Luckily I was in no pain and I didn't end up with an infection or a severe broken tooth.

Sep 12, 2025

5

My dental hygienist gave fantastic patient-centered care!

Sep 7, 2025

5

Nice team with great customer service.

Sep 7, 2025

5

Making appointments and availability tough...typically months out. Really hard to schedule my kids in college....

Sep 1, 2025

5

The staff at this location is amazing ?

Aug 24, 2025

5

The hygienist, Sarah, was gentle and thorough in cleaning and polishing my teeth. She was also a friendly person. Dr Dodge is very informative as he explains procedures he recommends. He is also very kind and pleasant. I appreciate the good care I receive at Willamette Dental!

Aug 24, 2025

5

All good thank you!

Aug 22, 2025

5

Best dental experience I've had

Aug 22, 2025

5

They are super nice and professional ?

Aug 17, 2025

5

Both the dentist and the dental hygienist were very thoughtful, friendly, and professional. I'll see you next year.

Aug 16, 2025

5

Always friendly, fun and informative.

Aug 16, 2025

5

The staff was so friendly, kind, careful, respectful and efficient. Service was fast and smooth. I'm looking forward to my next appointment.

Aug 11, 2025

5

Friendly, personal and helpful. Both the hygienist and the dentist were amazing. Highly recommend this office.

Aug 10, 2025

5

Best appointment I've had. Dr. Dodge is wonderful.

Aug 10, 2025

5

Great experience. Dentist and hygienist were both informative and kind. There was no judgement or shaming.

Aug 8, 2025

5

Great customer service and care from all staff!

Aug 8, 2025

5

Dr found source of tooth pain and treated properly. Very pleased with result.

Aug 7, 2025

5

Best dental practice ever.

Aug 6, 2025

5

I got everything looked, and fixed in the same visit and that's amazing all on its own!

Aug 6, 2025

5

Kind

Aug 4, 2025

5

Friendly, professional, efficient and all around great experience

Aug 4, 2025

5

Comfortable office with friendly, knowledgeable staff.

Aug 3, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge is absolutely amazing!! He's patient, smart and very kind!! The dental hygienist, Ashley is hands down the best hygienist I've ever had!!!

Aug 2, 2025

5

Everyone was awesome, clean and professional atmosphere.

Jul 31, 2025

5

Everyone there, the staff included, are all so kind and awesome! God bless them all!

Jul 28, 2025

5

The Longview team is the best dental team I have EVER had

Jul 27, 2025

5

All the staff was very reassuring and helped calm down my nerves I've always been a chicken when it comes to getting dental work done

Jul 27, 2025

5

That was one of the best Dental appointments I think I have ever had.The team was very helpful and friendly.

Jul 24, 2025

5

Your team is outstanding

Jul 21, 2025

5

Everyone was exceptional!

Jul 21, 2025

5

Very professional , kind , caring and personable.

Jul 20, 2025

5

It was a great experience.

Jul 19, 2025

5

Excellent, #1, 10 Stars. On every thing . I'll always say the best of Willamette Dental. Oh. Very Clean & Professional. Everyone Happy and Helpful.

Jul 18, 2025

5

The entire team at the Longview office was AMAZING! Sarah my hygienist was so friendly and was wonderful while cleaning my teeth (even with my sensitivities) she was light handed but made sure to clean them phenomenally. Dr. Dodge was also great and friendly while educating me on my next steps for future cleaning and at home care steps. The front desk Mindy was so friendly when we arrived and eased both myself and my fiancé. I really appreciated that everyone I met was truly great and provided phenomenal customer service.

Jul 20, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge & his dental assistant were great.

Jul 19, 2025

5

I just always want to say that my experience at LEM Dental Office in Longview, Washington, has always been a positive one. The staff there is always friendly, but informative. They are always professional and doing their job well, but that puts you at ease. Dr. Dodge is amazing. He is always attentive and explains everything that is going on and answers any questions without hesitancy. And I just have always enjoyed my visits there despite, you know, perhaps having to have dental work or whatnot, you know, the experience itself is not my favorite in the sense of, you know, having had dental work, but I would 100% recommend this office to anybody.

Jul 18, 2025

5

Dr Dodge & Ashley were wonderful as always! Friendly, informative & so nice! Best dentist I've ever had!

Jul 14, 2025

5

The hygienist and dentist are simply the best I have ever had.

Jul 11, 2025

5

I move around a lot so I have seen many providers, and this by far was the most professional, kind, and just overall best provider I have seen. Of course, always want quicker appointments, but I understand the lack of providers and increase in demand. Genuinely loved my whole experience!

Jul 4, 2025

5

In my opinion Willamette Dental is hands down, the best Dental facility to have dental work done. David Dodge has great manners as a dentist and is AWESOME at his job. Willamette Dental is the place to go if you CANT STAND THE DENTIST! They treat you like your family very nice extremely helpful 10 out of 10 PERIOD!

Jun 30, 2025

5

Incredibly friendly and kind staff that worked to accommodate our two young boys. They got them both through their appointments and entertained them and put them at ease while mom got her teeth cleaned too!

Jun 29, 2025

5

My dental hygienist Ashley Foster did a particularly thorough job. She was personable and professional while maintaining high standards of cleanliness. I would 100% recommend her to anyone. Dr Dodge explained in clear language what the problem areas were and what I could do to improve things. I would 100% recommend him to anyone.

Jun 21, 2025

5

Always a great experience. I hate going to the dentist, but everyone is always gentle and caring about me. Dr. Dodge and his team are amazing!

Jun 21, 2025

5

Both the dr and the staff were very kind and explained everything they were doing to me before hand, also they took into consideration with my new health problem, and was very understanding of my problem, great team all the way around, an as of today still no pain!!

Jun 21, 2025

5

Best Dentist Ever.

Jun 20, 2025

5

Both the technician and dentist went above and beyond in both kindness and patience with my daughter who was afraid of getting a shot.

Jun 16, 2025

5

They were very kind, patient and informative. Best dentist appt I've had in years.

Jun 6, 2025

5

Always a great experience at Longview Willamette! Thanks for being great!

Jun 4, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge and the staff at Willamette Dental have always been extremely kind and compassionate to our family and we are very grateful to have found them. We've had difficult experiences in the past with other dental providers and Dr. Dodge and the staff at Willamette Dental have completely restored our confidence. So thank you to all the staff.

May 25, 2025

5

So appreciate the care from start to finish. Always so caring!

May 25, 2025

5

Best dental care I have ever experienced . Kind and compassionate dentist and assistant . Very grateful.

May 29, 2025

5

Always great!

May 25, 2025

5

They were all amazing! Very informative

May 25, 2025

5

I can only express good things about Dr Dodge and his team. Dr.Dodge is the best dentist I have ever dealt with. His team cares and listens. I know the Longview Branch is short handed but they still make you feel as if you are the only patient. I told Dr Dodge this is the main reason I went back to Willamette dental (it was previouly offed at my employment) and I pay for my own dental insurance, instead of going with the insurance offered (now) through my employer. So thank you to not only the Longview team but Willamet Corp for hiring such caring people.

May 23, 2025

5

Everyone was eager and helpful about my visit and any questions I had. I appreciated how thorough every step was.

May 22, 2025

5

I always receive detailed information about my dental health and upcoming procedures.

May 22, 2025

5

The dentist and all the staff were knowledgeable and kind. I wish every appointment wasn't 2-3 months out. I have an infection in my tooth and could get an extraction for 2.5 months.

May 21, 2025

5

Very pleased with the care we got thank you so much!!

May 16, 2025

5

I absolutely adore the staff at the longview clinic, best clinic I've been too!

May 17, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge and all of the staff at the Longview facility were absolutely amazing in my emergency treatment.

May 10, 2025

5

Everybody was so kind

May 9, 2025

5

They made me at ease and comfortable.

May 9, 2025

5

The dental hygienist was amazing super informative and made my daughter extremely comfortable

May 6, 2025

5

After several years of coming to this office, I have never experienced nothing less than total professionalism. Dr Dodge and his entire staff make it a pleasure to visit

May 3, 2025

5

Longview willamette Team is absolutely AMAZING

May 2, 2025

5

The staff was great

May 3, 2025

5

I like going to the dentist. Everyone there is very friendly, very knowledgeable, and I'm always treated well. Okay, that's all I have to say.

May 1, 2025

5

All's well

Apr 27, 2025

5

Great job

Apr 25, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge is so busy that you have to wait a long time for next appointment. Example from this appointment which was for extraction of a molar: Dr. Dodge said he could assess for new denture or alteration of existing denture after 6-8 weeks of healing. But earliest appointment I could get was 10 weeks. I'm not sure if you can do anything about this -- I imagine he's this busy and booked-up because he's such a good dentist!

Apr 24, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge is great! He always explains things so clearly.

Apr 24, 2025

5

I live the staff that works there and they are very caring.

Apr 22, 2025

5

I love the care I get every time I go in! The only issue is getting an appointment. They have been like 2 months out.

Apr 21, 2025

5

Good group !

Apr 17, 2025

5

Best team around from check in to check out !!!!!

Apr 7, 2025

5

Everyone was great! Best experience I have had at a dentist office!

Apr 3, 2025

5

Awesome place for all your dental needs!

Mar 28, 2025

5

Loved it. Was scared but definitely felt at ease and was happy with it!

Mar 23, 2025

5

Very great staff of Dentists and staff. Very helpful and attentive to my dental needs

Mar 22, 2025

3

My daughter can't get her appointment for a filling for over 2 months which is ridiculous. Also we can't get a referral for orthodontics until that appointment so that's going to be pushing her out even further for braces that she needs. Your system needs fixed.

Mar 14, 2025

4

It was fast and well done

Mar 14, 2025

5

Thank you for the excellent care I have received through the past decade.

Mar 14, 2025

5

Thank you

Mar 14, 2025

5

I always appreciate how kind and understanding everyone is, especially since I suffer from severe medical phobias.

Mar 12, 2025

5

Excellent service!

Mar 7, 2025

5

The team here in Longview have helped me so much with my anxiety and fear of the dentist, which has in turn changed my life, my health and my smile! The best dental team ever.

Mar 2, 2025

5

I am have been very pleased with everyone and the work I have had done on my teeth. Big thanks!

Mar 2, 2025

5

I wish the scheduling time was able to be shortened but i do understand

Mar 2, 2025

5

Great appointment all around. I love Willamette Dental. Been with you all for about 10 years!

Feb 27, 2025

5

I just love going to this dentist office! All the staff are amazing people!

Feb 24, 2025

5

The office staff is amazing!! I always see the staffs Professionalism, smiling faces. Communication , all around an outstanding team.

Feb 19, 2025

5

Every single person at willamette dental Longview is super friendly super professional and just plain amazing

Feb 19, 2025

5

Always a great experience when I come here and have things done. Great dentist and team

Feb 19, 2025

5

Always a pleasant experiece, the staff is so friendly

Feb 16, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge is awesome! He's very thorough! He's a great dentist!

Feb 16, 2025

5

Top notch team, always know what to expect and extremely informative.

Feb 9, 2025

5

We always have a good experience with our longview Wilkamette team! Dr Dodge is awesome!

Feb 7, 2025

5

Everyone is polite and respectful. I highly recommend using them.

Feb 7, 2025

5

The office staff and dental staff are very professional and very personable. I enjoy coming to my appointments!

Feb 7, 2025

5

No wait time and very professional workmanship

Feb 6, 2025

5

The staff was very friendly and caring. We all felt heard and well cared for.

Feb 6, 2025

5

Ashley and Dr. Dodge show complete concern about my dental needs. I appreciate the Longview location very much.

Feb 6, 2025

5

Great staff!! Friendly and professional. Highly recommend the doctor and the staff

Feb 6, 2025

5

The care my daughter was given was outstanding. The hygienist is an amazing person and worked so well with my daughter. Dr Dodge is also an amazing provider

Feb 6, 2025

5

It takes a long time to get appointments. It can be months to get appointment and follow ups. I not like the appointment line, would like to call directly to the Longview office.

Feb 6, 2025

5

As always, friendly and professional service.

Feb 3, 2025

5

Wonderful! Loved the staff and doctor, best dental appointment experience I've had.

Feb 2, 2025

5

Great place!

Feb 1, 2025

5

The hygienist was the best. Upbeat personality, didn't cause pain.

Jan 30, 2025

5

The entire staff at the Longview Washington office is AMAZING

Jan 26, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge did an amazing job! Fixed 3 cavaties and the blemishes fell like a new me! Assistant was great as well. Very good connection. Thank you thank you.

Jan 22, 2025

5

Very nice people to deal with.

Jan 22, 2025

5

Very, very nice and welcoming staff. They made sure that I understood all of the procedures and possibilities. They made me very comfortable and vanished my worries. I truely enjoy going to my dentist.

Jan 20, 2025

5

Both Sarah and Dr. Dodge were excellent as well as the dental assistant, but I didn't catch her name.

Jan 20, 2025

5

Thank you so much

Jan 6, 2025

5

Great and friendly service

Jan 4, 2025

5

Very comfortable and at ease.

Jan 4, 2025

5

Dr. Dodge is always able to explain pecedures in an easy to understand way.

Jan 3, 2025

5

The facility is always clean and tidy and the staff are professional and friendly. Dr Dodge is very competent and I am confident in his skill as a dentist.

Jan 2, 2025

5

Great staff! They take excellent care of you!

Dec 30, 2024

5

Thank you

Dec 21, 2024

5

Asking for an appointment and it's 2 months out is a little bit ridiculous! You need to get it to no more than 30 days! If it's taking 60 days to get in to see the dentist because you're busy! no I won't recommend people to use your company because the more people you serve the longer it's going to take to get the appointment! You need to work on getting the waiting times down for appointments then work on getting more customers!

Dec 21, 2024

5

I just wanted to say that Dr. Dodge is very informative and nice and good at what he does. And he also found an issue with the back of my throat which turned out to be thyroid cancer. And my physical doctor had not been very forthcoming about it and he's the one that spotted it. And so I have since had my thyroid out and the cancer is gone thanks to him.

Dec 18, 2024

5

I had trouble with the phone call to make a appointment, with the robo call. I had to come in personally to make appointment. But that wasn't really a problem. And I got to see the doctor the next day. Otherwise in it wasn't too bad.

Dec 16, 2024

5

Always a great visit

Dec 15, 2024

5

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