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Neil E Wiater, DMD

Orthodontist

4.8 out of 5.0
41 Ratings, 8 Comments

Dr. Wiater’s Biography

Willamette Dental providers share a commitment to prevention-focused, patient-centered care rooted in education, trust, and long-term health. Working collaboratively with their care teams, they strive to deliver thoughtful, evidence-based treatment in a supportive, judgment-free environment where patients feel informed and empowered in their oral health.


Education

  • Dental School – Medical University of South Carolina College of Dental Medicine
  • Residency – Oregon Health and Science University School of Dentistry – Orthodontics

Specialty Training

  • Cultural Sensitivity Training

Medicaid

  • Accepts Oregon Health Plan
  • Closed 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.

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Patient Comments

Patient comments are gathered from our NRC Health Patient Experience Survey. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.

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Apr 29, 2026

5

The staff is always so great to us and we love the Dentist's great sense of humor and fun demeanor.

Mar 15, 2026

5

I am very grateful to the orthodontist and team at willamette!

Mar 8, 2026

5

Dr Wiater is pretty awesome. He always notices everything and is patient when I have lots of questions about my teeth in general, not just the treatment plan.

Mar 2, 2026

5

So thankful for the doctor and assistants for making the experience pleasurable and ensuring my daughter is comfortable.

Feb 17, 2026

5

I very much appreciate Dr Wiater's kindness , deep knowledge in his field, advice, and compassion, providing me and his other patients with individualized patient-centered care. I cannot thank him enough for working with me patiently! He is the best!!!

Dec 22, 2025

4

we arrived promptly at 4:00 but had to wait until almost 4:30. After I went to the window to point out, our appointment was at 4:00. we were assured back into the appointment cubicle. but only after others that arrived after us or being beckoned.

Nov 11, 2025

5

Always impressed with Dr. Wiater and his staff. They are all very professional, but easy and fun to talk to.

Sep 8, 2025

5

Swift, positive, and painless. Great experience!

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