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Bahar S Tajdar, DMD

Bahar S Tajdar, DMD

General Dentist

4.6 out of 5.0
331 Ratings, 98 Comments

Dr. Tajdar’s Biography

The medical field always felt like a natural part of Dr. Tajdar’s future. But it wasn’t until she shadowed a variety of medical professionals that she realized and was drawn to the unique artistic component of dentistry. Willamette Dental, its preventative approach, and its focus on evidence-based dentistry aligned perfectly with her own professional values. When she’s behind the chair, she likes to work at the pace most comfortable for her patient and encourages each to become involved.

Weekends offer her the opportunity to recharge and refresh. One of the best ways to do this, she’s found, is by exploring the serene trails and wilderness unique to the Pacific Northwest.


Education

  • Dental School – Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry
  • Residency – Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry – General Practice Residency 12 Months

Professional Associations

  • American Dental Association

Specialty Training

  • Cultural Sensitivity Training

Medicaid

  • Accepts Oregon Health Plan
  • Closed to New Pediatric and Adult Oregon Health Plan Patients

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Farsi

Patient Experience Survey Results

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Patient Comments

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Feb 1, 2026

5

Team are friendly and respectful to the patient.

Jan 31, 2026

4

The providers and the office staff are wonderful. The physical environment of the Willamette Dental offices isn't the best -- harsh lighting, too many treatment rooms crammed into a building (I can always hear the conversations in the next room over), unpleasant contemporary music in the waiting room. That's my only criticism about the practice. Everything else is great.

Jan 31, 2026

5

I always had great experience with the Milwaukie location. From checking in to getting work done by the dentist especially this time, they were able to get me in on the same day due to a broken tooth.

Jan 26, 2026

5

Thank you ?

Jan 26, 2026

5

It was my first appointment with a new dentist in a new location and it was very smooth. I appreciate the kindness and care shown by the whole team

Jan 24, 2026

5

This was such an amazing experience, easily one of the best dental office visits I have ever had!

Jan 25, 2026

4

My new Dentist is nice. There has been alot of turn over of Dentists in this office. I hope she stays.

Jan 21, 2026

5

Caring, friendly and made me feel calm. I am not a big fan of dentists. This has been the best experience I have had.

Jan 19, 2026

5

The staff is very professional and courteous.

Jan 18, 2026

5

I love it there. It's not like going to the dentist. Everyone is always so nice and happy.

Jan 17, 2026

5

I enjoyed talking to my hygienist, and I thought she did a good job.

Jan 17, 2026

5

The dentist has a warm personality, she's gentle and caring. I met her once as she treated my child at another office, and loved her. As I was making appointments I asked if all my family members could be seen by her moving forward. I hope we can continue to be under her care for years to come.

Jan 14, 2026

5

The chairs at this location are uncomfortable, like a hard lump in my scapula

Jan 12, 2026

5

I have recommended my dental provider to a friend. She had an appointment with her and loved her too!

Jan 12, 2026

5

Dr Tajdar is wonderful and an excellent dentist!

Jan 11, 2026

5

Dr.Tajdar did a beautiful job on my front teeth fillings. She gave advice and options should I need further care on this issue in the future.

Jan 10, 2026

5

Thank you for the excellent service.

Jan 9, 2026

5

I went in for a tooth extraction. She was very good at what she did. She was very professional. She continually checked on me during the procedure to make sure I was comfortable. I'm glad she's my new doctor.

Jan 9, 2026

5

Everyone was very kind and compassionate. I felt heard and was completely comfortable during my visit.

Jan 7, 2026

5

I was in alot of pain and surprised at how quickly I got in for an appointment. Everyone was so friendly and caring. The ideal setting nor for someone in alot of pain but because if we have to go to a dentist it should always be this pleasant.

Jan 3, 2026

5

Dr. Tajdar is great, I'm sorry that she is moving to a different location. Scheduling was somewhat difficult. I had to call 3x to try to get an urgent appt and still wasn't able to get in as soon as optimal.

Dec 27, 2025

3

We didn't even really get to talk about why I actually had an appointment set up for. I was making an appointment to try and get my braces but their was no discussion on that topic.

Dec 26, 2025

1

It was all OK

Dec 12, 2025

5

Very gentle, friendly, organized, and really good team. Thank you.

Dec 11, 2025

5

Dr. Tajdar is an excellent provider and takes care of me and my entire family and I have always been very satisfied with the care that she provides and I've been thankful to be under her care. Thank you. Bye-bye.

Dec 7, 2025

5

It was a good experience but it felt long. It was 70 minutes from the time of our scheduled appointment (it did not start on time at 7 a.m.) until the front desk took the time to check us out (8:10).

Dec 6, 2025

5

Excellent

Dec 5, 2025

5

The employees were so helpful and listened to my concerns so we were able to get X-rays done even with my small mouth opening. They were the best!

Dec 4, 2025

5

Only in order to get an appointment, they give it to you for a long time

Dec 5, 2025

5

The eye and the dentist were great, but the dentist, I don't know, I felt like she listened to me respectfully. She was nice. So I'm going to choose her as my main dentist. I really liked her. Okay, thank you.

Nov 28, 2025

5

It took multiple calls and a month long wait list before being called with an appt. But my appt was scheduled about 6 months from my previous. So it worked out. My dental hygienist was thorough and did a great job. But the scraping work she did was more painful than any previous appointment in my life. I could deal with the pain, so I didn't say anything. But it might not be acceptable for others.

Nov 22, 2025

5

Kevin was great with Santi! Santi had previously been at a practice specifically for children, and I wasn't sure how he would do at Willamette which serves children and adults, but Kevin (especially) and Dr. Tajdar made Santi comfortable and happy. Thank you.

Nov 20, 2025

5

My Dentist is fantastic. Friendly cordial and caring!!!

Nov 19, 2025

5

She and the doctor before her were awesome with my anxiety, I was pretty much at ease after the numbing shots. I will miss her greatly

Nov 14, 2025

5

She was an amazing dentist really listened and thought about what was needed for my crown adjustment she is patient and kind thank you?

Nov 14, 2025

5

Dr Tajdar is a special caring dentist.

Nov 13, 2025

5

The dental hygienist was especially wonderful but all the staff were great.

Aug 17, 2025

5

Compassionate and understanding

Aug 16, 2025

5

With only one exception, I have always been handled so gently and respectfully at Willamette dental, in Lents, Portland, OR. I have far less fear because of how gentle and professional they are. Thank you!

Aug 15, 2025

5

Dr. Tajdar has the best chairside manor, she is most courteous and caring, I always leave there thinking it was a good experience

Aug 15, 2025

5

Great service.

Aug 13, 2025

5

They did a great job

Aug 11, 2025

5

Good

Aug 9, 2025

5

It took several month to get an appointment and I only got one due to a cancellation. I had 72 hours notice for the appointment. And I had to keep calling to see what I wasn't getting an appointment. I was not told when I should come back. Very frustrating

Aug 8, 2025

5

Really like Dr. Tajdar. Wish there were earlier appointments but not a big deal.

Aug 8, 2025

5

The office team and practitioners are so kind. They have helped in my oral journey so much. Thank you.

Aug 2, 2025

5

Good

Aug 1, 2025

5

My only complaint is that we had to wait 2 months for an available appointment. I wanted to get in much sooner.

Jul 21, 2025

5

I love Williamette Dental I've been with them for over 10 years!

Jul 20, 2025

5

I have had a deep-seated fear of dental work for almost 50 years, and I felt like I took the first step in overcoming that yesterday. I have never experienced such compassion at a dental office. I have been shamed, judged, and even reprimanded for my emotional reactions at dental offices throughout my life, and yesterday was the first time I have ever felt heard and respected. Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

Jul 20, 2025

5

Wonderful staff!

Jul 15, 2025

5

All of my team was kind, efficient, and really good and listening and answering

Jul 20, 2025

5

This was my first appointment at the Lents office and the staff and doctors were great. A very nice facility. Thank you.

Jun 29, 2025

5

Good

Jun 23, 2025

5

I do not fear going to the dentist anymore and that says a lot. Very caring. Thank you.

Jun 18, 2025

5

I love the providers, very impressed by their professionalism. I've been frustrated with the scheduling. I need to be seen every three months but sometimes I'm only seen every six months.

Jun 20, 2025

5

I have been told for several months that the office would call me to make an appt, because there was scheduling issues. No one called, I finally got in after I called (4th call to Main number) and the main WD number found a cancelation. However, I now have a cavity from a broken filling, which should have been caught earlier. I am not happy with the scheduling at the Lents location.

Jun 18, 2025

5

Excellent experience with the care team and my dentist.

Jun 15, 2025

5

I could sense that Tahar is really committed to developing his knowledge and professionalism. He is very good

Jun 13, 2025

5

Doc and hygienist were both so wonderful! Would love to have them again for my care

Jun 13, 2025

5

Awesome staff, thank you

Jun 9, 2025

5

Dr Tajdar listened to my concerns, validated them and effectively did the very little bit that I needed

Jun 6, 2025

5

It was great

May 28, 2025

1

I have extreme anxiety about about my dental needs. I have been so blessed though in finding my current dentist. I used to need medication just to get to the dentist office, I'm now medication free at my dental appointments and this is because I have total trust in my current dentist. She is so good !

May 23, 2025

5

Willamette either takes on too many patients or has poor organizational skills but waiting months for an appointment is unacceptable.

May 19, 2025

5

Again , Dr. Tajdar and her crew were awesome. I have been with her two years and she can never retire , lol. I do not fear going to the dentist and I know I will be heard and respected.

May 15, 2025

5

Dr. Tajdar and her team do an excellent job!

May 7, 2025

5

My dentist was amazing. Thoughtful caring communicative kind patient

May 5, 2025

5

great staff and they always considerate when Im there for a procedure.

May 2, 2025

5

I had a great experience at Willamette Dental with Dr. Tajdar, Phuong, and Tina! They put me at ease, especially since it had been since the pandemic that I had my last cleaning. I was nervous, and they took the time to talk through numbing solutions I was comfortable with, which was awesome. That was the best cleaning experience I have ever had. I notice that they are very natural in their approach to your teeth healing and not being too quick on fillings. Great recommendation on a treatment plan, I look forward to going back. Highly recommended.

Apr 27, 2025

5

The dentist and the assistant were very good and reception was nice.

Apr 25, 2025

5

Very professional and got my tooth out with no problem. Thank you.

Apr 23, 2025

4

Dentist should not stand behind patient. Dentist should stand where patient can see them.

Apr 21, 2025

5

Excellent!

Apr 19, 2025

5

The dental hygienist that worked with my son was amazing. He made him laugh and comfortable and he experiences high anxiety at the dentist and did very, very well. And the dental hygienist played a big role in that.

Apr 18, 2025

5

Every one of the staff are friendly and helpful

Apr 15, 2025

3

For my situation, the advice given was valuable.

Apr 14, 2025

5

Thank you.

Apr 9, 2025

5

as usual, dr Tajdar and the whole lents office team took great care of me. they are all friendly, helpful, and respectful of my needs. i really appreciate their care and always look forward to my time with them.

Apr 8, 2025

5

Staff was great.

Mar 27, 2025

5

Very professional and lovely crew! I felt welcomed when I arrived and was given instruction on each step during my appointment. Great employees!

Mar 23, 2025

4

There is never parking!!! I think emplyees park there when they shouldnt. I dislike WDG but thats the only choice, it seems that docs dont last whatsover i hate it but i hate the most the parking lot issue

Mar 21, 2025

5

Hygienists and doctor were all great.

Mar 20, 2025

5

Both my hygienist and my dentist were fantastic. Thanks so much!

Mar 20, 2025

5

Everything went well. I really appreciate it. It's just appointment time. It took me like two years to get an appointment and that is not good. But everything else was extremely excellent job.

Mar 16, 2025

4

Lents is far away--much farther than the old Weidler office, but otherwise great experience.

Mar 15, 2025

5

My Dental Hygienist and DDS were very professional and friendly. I felt very comfortable during the experience.

Mar 14, 2025

4

I really liked my doctor. I was given a referral for an extraction, but it's been 2 days since my appointment, and I still haven't received a call from the Tigard office to make an appointment for the extraction.

Mar 7, 2025

4

I have been referred to Cascade Oral & Facial Surgery to have my top teeth pulled in preparation for dentures at Whittemore Family Dentistry. These two need to coordinate, but before we can start Willamette Dental must get referrals to both. Instead of a few days last time this took a month. Please expedite these referrals. This is a long process and I would like to get it going.

Mar 2, 2025

5

I'm happy with the treatment and glad that I can bring my daughter back for a six-month check up. Waiting a whole year was too long for my liking.

Mar 2, 2025

5

I really appreciate that the hygienist and dentist were very non-judgmental. It means a lot to me. Thank you. Bye.

Feb 24, 2025

5

Everyone was very nice and helpful.

Feb 24, 2025

5

Both the hygienist and Dentist were top notch and well skilled. I am so grateful they have taken up this profession to give us health care. Truly. I am truly appreciative.

Feb 17, 2025

5

Dr. Tajdar is amazing! She is such a caring and empathetic provider! She is very professional and does great work! Maria and Audrianna were incredible as well! I am so thankful to have such caring and professional people taking care of me!! Thank you!!

Feb 17, 2025

4

Thank you for your professionalism & work. Appreciate

Feb 15, 2025

5

Always a pleasure when I go here. Everyone is great.

Feb 13, 2025

5

Always a great experience from start to finish - appreciate this provider relationship!

Feb 9, 2025

5

Both team members were so considerate of my light intolerance and accommodating, helped explain things as we went through the triage appt and did an amazing job with the removal of a cracked tooth and root. I really appreciated everyone wearing high quality masks. I felt very respected and cared for as a trans person as well

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