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Tristan V Martin, DMD

General Dentist

4.6 out of 5.0
341 Ratings, 109 Comments

Dr. Martin’s Biography

Dr. Martin worked for 10 years as a dental ceramist before graduating from the OHSU School of Dentistry in 2008. As a former ceramist, he brings an artistic eye to his work as a dentist. He enjoys practicing with Willamette Dental because it aligns with his core treatment philosophy of evidence-based dentistry.

In his spare time, Dr. Martin enjoys spending time with his family in his native Vancouver, Washington, playing fingerstyle guitar, and woodworking.


Education

  • Dental School – Oregon Health and Science University School of 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 25, 2025

5

I really like Dr.Martin and his assistant. They both made my appointment much more pleasant than I expected.

Nov 24, 2025

5

I love kelly and dr Martin so much. It's very obvious that they know what they're doing and I always feel listened to and like I'm in good hands.

Nov 16, 2025

5

Great

Nov 13, 2025

5

I have recommended Willamette Dental to family and friends. I am very happy with your service and would gladly continue to recommend Willamette Dental.

Nov 5, 2025

5

It was so nice and breezy, and it was an emergency of sorts, so I was so relieved to get an apt so quickly. Also, the staff were so professional and fixed it so perfectly.

Nov 2, 2025

5

Friendly staff, very professional.

Oct 31, 2025

4

Dental hygienist was very kind and thorough.

Nov 4, 2025

5

Everyone professional and caring

Oct 26, 2025

5

The team took care of all my dental issues and I was very grateful

Oct 31, 2025

5

Dr. Martin is a wonderful, highly skilled dentist. He has saved more than one of my teeth. He is also very personable and friendly. It is clear that Dr. Martin truly cares about my health because he patiently and clearly explains my condition (e.g., pointing out things on the x-rays) and what I can do to maintain good oral health. At my last appointment, he noted some bone loss in a previous x-ray. Before I left, he had the assistant take a new x-ray. As soon as he got the images, he called to let me know that the bone loss had not progressed, which was a relief.

Oct 23, 2025

5

Love this dentist!!

Oct 20, 2025

4

Dr Martin was very explanatory and took the time to listen. I was very pleased and comfortable with his treatment plan and advice.

Oct 18, 2025

5

Thank you for the care.

Oct 15, 2025

5

Dr. Martin and his team are THE BEST

Oct 14, 2025

5

Dr. Martin is great! He always makes me feel like he's happy to see me and looks me in the eye when he greets me. I feel he is competent and compassionate at the same time. All of the hygienists and assistants are also great.

Oct 8, 2025

3

Another new dentist. I have counting.

Oct 6, 2025

5

Since I got there, the lady at the front desk, the dental assistance and the dentist were such a nice people. Very professional friendly.

Sep 30, 2025

5

Tristan is very engaging and easy to understand. Thank you, Tristan!

Sep 29, 2025

5

On time appointment, efficient use of time, one hour scheduled and was out in 40 minutes. Kind and caring staff and dentist

Sep 26, 2025

5

All is good

Sep 8, 2025

5

Dr. Martin took the time to explain all of my options thoroughly. I really appreciate it.

Sep 14, 2025

5

Dr Martin was super nice and very caring about my issue

Sep 4, 2025

5

Great staff

Aug 31, 2025

5

Both the Dentist and his Assistant WERE ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL!!!! Friendly, funny, efficient and kind!!!!!

Aug 31, 2025

5

This is the best Willamette Dental, or any dentist, I've ever been to.

Aug 31, 2025

5

I have some pretty severe PTSD about going to the dentist. It's NOT something I like to do on a regular basis & have even cried because I had to go. Your staff has REALLY helped me with this & have been very patient & sensitive to my issues! Thank you for that!

Aug 18, 2025

4

Hygienist was too rough as she was the first time I had her clean my teeth.

Aug 18, 2025

5

The hygienist that worked with me was very thorough with the process and I'm very satisfied with the result.

Aug 18, 2025

2

They canceled our original appointment and called a couple days ahead of time. There were definitely communication issues with the person who called to reschedule and we had to take a very early appointment that was not great for our schedule that day. We had to take it or my kid wouldn't get seen at all before moving back to the dorms. I don't know if she was coached to be tough on people or that was her choice. If she was my first contact with Willamette Dental as a new customer, I wouldn't continue as a patient. That is the reason I wouldn't recommend your business. The dental care was just fine. No issues.

Aug 15, 2025

5

Highly recommended!

Jul 14, 2025

5

The staff was friendly and cheerful, prompt, thorough, and complimentary of my dental hygiene (which is always a plus at a dental appt!). Thank you, see you next year ?

Jul 13, 2025

4

I am not getting regular reminders of my appointments. And appointments are hard to get.

Jul 14, 2025

5

Absolutely love this team! Everyone is super friendly and professional, there is a great positive vibe in the office. The only thing that lets WD down in general are the wait times for appointments. I often tell people, it's a great dentist once you manage to see someone, but that could take months!

Jul 11, 2025

4

My crown replacement doesn't fit well. I explained to the girl, but it was already well past 5pm and she had weak excuses for her reason for the poor fit for the crown.

Jul 7, 2025

5

I love my tooth thank dr martin it looks beautiful.

Jul 6, 2025

5

Wonderful staff and always a great experience which is saying a lot for a dentist!

Jul 5, 2025

5

Dr Martin and his staff are all great.

Jul 4, 2025

5

Very nice staff. Very clean and orderly. Hygienist HALEY was excellent! Very kind and informative. Dr. Martin very professional and excellent with his patients. Thank You WDG.

Jul 3, 2025

5

I am completely satisfied with Willamette dental. They are very professional, courteous, and helpful.

Jun 27, 2025

5

Great care!

Jun 23, 2025

5

Love the staff & doctor! SO glad things worked out great for our insurance changed! Happy customers!

Jun 22, 2025

5

First filling and it was fixed quickly, easy to reschedule when I got sick the first time. They listened to my concerns.

Jun 24, 2025

4

My front tooth had a hole in the back, after I left, the hole is less but still there,,,,wasn't sure why?

Jun 14, 2025

5

The staff was amazing and the Doc that took care of me was absolutely perfect. I wish he would be my Doc at every appointment!

Jun 13, 2025

4

I was pleased they could get me in on a emergency

Jun 13, 2025

5

Good service

Jun 14, 2025

4

Hygienist was not at all gentle and not particularly apologetic about it.

Jun 9, 2025

3

The staff were amazing however I was disappointed by the treatment I received my the dentist. He was aggressive with me over my decision to decline an xray while pregnant. He asked at least 3 times and then gave me "fun facts" about how safe X-rays during pregnancy are and belittling me. I felt like he did not respect me and my ability to make my own decisions about my care. I repeated I was willing to come back for X-rays in 2 months after the baby is born. I expect my dentist to respect my decision the first time.

Jun 8, 2025

5

Dr Martin aka TM and the whole staff have always been amazing!!! Enjoyed my 15 years at Willamette dental in Hazel dell!!! Look forward to Willamette dental in Idaho!!!

Jun 2, 2025

5

I love to be there

Jun 2, 2025

5

Dr. MARTIN IS AMAZING

Jun 1, 2025

5

I was very happy with this office compared to the one on Millplain! Thankful to the doctor for his knowledgeable advice and treatment.

Jun 1, 2025

5

Dr. Martin has been my dentist since his days in Tualatin. I like him so much, I followed him to Vancouver. He's great!!!

Jun 1, 2025

4

Had challenges finding an opening with my travel schedule but that is an issue more for me than Willamette.

May 22, 2025

5

It was good. The hygienist was very courteous & professional. Dr. Martin is a great dentist & a friend.

May 17, 2025

5

Very nice very professional did a great job pulling my teeth and explaining everything. Love them

May 13, 2025

5

Excellent Patient/Customer Service!

May 8, 2025

5

Excellent

May 5, 2025

5

Love this dentist!

May 6, 2025

5

Dr Martin and his Hygienist were very professional and kept me informed of my treatment plan.

Apr 22, 2025

5

No complaints. Never have I heard screams while in the waiting room.

Apr 21, 2025

5

I was surprised to hear that appointments are annual and not every 6 months.

Apr 21, 2025

5

My hygienist was very good and thorough. I really like Dr.Martin. He explains things well.

Apr 21, 2025

5

Always a very good experience

Apr 18, 2025

5

I got an appointment right away and the staff was very professional, pleasant and helped my with my problem.

Apr 18, 2025

5

The health of my mouth has increased with every visit. Thank you

Apr 14, 2025

5

I'm not sure who my hygienist was but she was amazing. Very sweet and helpful.

Apr 11, 2025

5

It was thorough and informative :)

Mar 24, 2025

1

Horrible at scheduling. It shouldn't take 2-3 months to get an appointment.

Mar 24, 2025

5

Thanks

Mar 23, 2025

4

Good they didn't shame me for not being afraid to go during covid and then just not getting around to it for a couple more years. Cleaned my teeth and didn't seem to do anything unnecessary.

Mar 23, 2025

5

Happy with care and info they provide

Mar 21, 2025

4

X-ray technician and hygenist were excellent and so kind, they listened to my concerns and offered solutions. The dentist spent little time with me and did not address my concerns.

Mar 20, 2025

5

Friendly, professional, and a pleasure!

Mar 20, 2025

5

Great experience, zero complaints. Suggested your facility to a patient I worked with today.

Mar 5, 2025

5

I was highly satisfied with my dental treatment. The entire team demonstrated extensive knowledge and provided exceptional support throughout my experience.

Mar 5, 2025

5

They were all friendly and professional

Mar 5, 2025

5

Everything is perfect at every appointment. I appreciate the professionalism that all staff project.

Feb 28, 2025

5

Great service

Feb 26, 2025

5

I've been seeing Dr. Martin the last several years and am so pleased always with his knowledge and patient care. We absolutely adore Dr. Martin and his assistant Kelly! They are both fantastic and we always look forward to seeing them.

Feb 24, 2025

5

Everyone I encountered during my visit was very well mannered and friendly. It created a nice environment and a pleasant experience!

Feb 21, 2025

3

I just wanted to look at my X-rays, never happened.

Feb 13, 2025

5

You're doing very well.

Feb 8, 2025

5

She did an excellent job with zero pain!

Feb 6, 2025

5

The hygienist was a little aggressive with her water spray and a couple of times I felt like I was being waterboarded. Water going down my neck was unpleasant. She was also asking some questions that I considered fairly intrusive about my mental health diagnosis. Dr Martin was as pleasant as always but the vibe at the office was off.

Feb 6, 2025

5

I have been going there about 8 years now, and I have never had a bad experience.

Feb 4, 2025

5

I love my Willamette Dental Team!!!

Feb 3, 2025

5

Staff was courteous and professional and treated me with respect and kindness

Feb 2, 2025

5

I called and explained that a wisdom tooth was sore and loose, which was causing me some pain. They got me in the next day, sat down explained everything to me in detail as to the cause of the pain. The wisdom tooth unfortunately couldn't be saved and needed to be extracted. They did the extraction and was on my way in less than 30 minutes. It was great not having to wait days and also the team there was professional and calm.

Feb 1, 2025

5

Overall, great experience!! Dr. Martin, Anna and Erica were great!

Jan 29, 2025

5

I appreciate Dr. Martin's gentle care and professionalism. From someone who suffers from dental anxiety due to past childhood dental visit trauma, Dr. Martin has listened to my concerns and has gone above and beyond to make sure my procedures have been pain free and provides a calming presence.

Jan 28, 2025

5

Very smooth and professional

Jan 27, 2025

5

Dr. Martin and his whole team are Top Notch and very personable. It was clear from check in to check out that they all really care about the patient!

Jan 27, 2025

5

Hygienist (I didn't get her name) was also very helpful and knowledgeable.

Jan 24, 2025

5

Overall experience has been outstanding.

Jan 23, 2025

1

It was a unfriendly visit not sure why, as well I wasn't given the bag at the end of the visit with a toothbrush floss witch seemed odd but as unfriendly as the office was it didn't surprise me

Jan 14, 2025

5

Wonderful and knowledgable providers!

Jan 11, 2025

5

The technician was very gentle and helpful and also put up with my many questions and lame jokes I made during my visit. 10/10 would get cleaned again by them. You rock! Oh! And check out my band on Spotify: Werehouse. It's, well, it's rock.

Jan 8, 2025

4

My hygienist was excellent fast and gentle!

Jan 5, 2025

5

I had questions for the one who took me back concerning my appointment and and what I wanted them to look at and she was proactive and took an exray. I had questions for the one who checked my gums and cleaned my teeth and she had good answers for everything. The dentist was very friendly and also had good answers for all my questions as he told me about my teeth especially the tooth I had a concern with.

Jan 1, 2025

5

Everyone was friendly and efficient

Jan 1, 2025

5

Friendly folks from check in to check out

Dec 30, 2024

5

Great staff!!

Dec 30, 2024

5

There nice people

Dec 29, 2024

5

I felt very welcome and everyone was very friendly and professional and they took time to answer any questions I may have about my dental care

Dec 19, 2024

5

Dr Martin and his assistant, Kelly were so efficient and showed professionalism.

Dec 16, 2024

5

The dental assistant and the doctor are were very helpful. Thank you for listening to all my concerns.

Dec 13, 2024

5

Dr Martin was awesome!!!

Dec 12, 2024

5

Well every body was polite and helpful in a professional matter I wanna thank all the team

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