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Tristan V Martin, DMD

General Dentist

4.7 out of 5.0
350 Ratings, 126 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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Nov 4, 2026

5

Dr. Martin and his team are THE best.

Nov 3, 2026

5

Our team was great!!

Nov 1, 2026

5

The dental hygienist was outstandingly cool and sweet. The doctor was exceptional and fast. Excellent service

Oct 30, 2026

5

Great service

Oct 22, 2026

5

Hygienist was amazing!

Oct 22, 2026

5

Very patient and kind from entering facility to leaving.

Oct 11, 2026

4

I had no issues

Sep 28, 2026

5

My hygienist was wonderful - incredibly gentle, thorough, and kind. She made sure I was comfortable the entire time and my teeth have never felt better. Highly recommend!

Sep 25, 2026

5

Everyone is always to kind and helpful.

Sep 24, 2026

5

Amazing staff!

Sep 23, 2026

5

Online self appointment booking would be great Calling to make an appointment over the years has been interesting and challenging. Multiple calls, placed on hold, and dates available challenges.

Sep 20, 2026

5

The Dr. is very informative and knowledgeable. He is very concerned about my overall mouth health. We have worked hard as a team to get back to a healthy mouth.

Sep 20, 2026

5

Dr. Martin was very gracious and professional. He fixed my tooth and I was very grateful to get an appointment on the same day my tooth had broken. They called me to come in after someone cancelled an appointment, so was very grateful. Thank you!

Sep 19, 2026

5

Dr Martin always does an amazing job. His assistant Patrick was great and eased my anxiety during the appointment. The care, time and consideration that Willamette Dental provides is unmatched! Thank you!

Sep 17, 2026

5

Don't push the night guard I don't grind my teeth!!

Sep 14, 2026

5

I was very impressed with the entire staff. I was in and out in 30 minutes and had a crown repaired. So friendly and informative they put me at ease!

Sep 13, 2026

5

Very efficient. Great skill st comfortably numbing me up.

Sep 13, 2026

5

Dr. Martin is the absolute best Dentist I have ever had! Professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and kind! I had to have an extraction this time and he and his assistant were so caring & made sure to explain what to expect, made sure I was not in pain, explained aftercare, and general dental health. Great support staff as well. I highly recommend!

Sep 10, 2026

5

I'm very happy with this dentist and hygienist.

Sep 5, 2026

5

Timely, efficient, lots of banter, would definitely recommend, and they do good work

Aug 31, 2026

5

Everyone we encountered-the front desk staff, assistant, hygienist, dentist and check out desk, all were friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. It was a great experience all around. We don't dread going to the dentist, we look forward to it!

Sep 4, 2026

5

Great team gentle treatment always ??

Aug 27, 2026

5

I was having back pain from a current condition and staff was very caring and helpful to insure i was comfortable. Hygienist was one of the best I have seen. It was a very positive experience. Thank you so much.

Aug 24, 2026

5

They were very kind and patient with me..

Aug 19, 2026

5

The dental asisten, was the best, really careful, really nice people thank you

Aug 17, 2026

5

I have absolutely nothing negative to say about Willamette Dental. My dental care has improved tremendously since I have been with them.

Aug 19, 2026

5

I like the service provided when I have my appointments. However, it takes a really long time to get some of my appointments scheduled. There just aren't enough providers, I think.

Aug 17, 2026

5

Thank you for a great visit for my son and I, after some bad experiences, it was a wonderful one! Thank you!!

Aug 16, 2026

5

Dr Martin and his dental hygienist Chelsea are outstanding. Top notch professional care!

Aug 13, 2026

5

Very thorough and friendly.

Aug 10, 2026

4

Dr Martin and his team are awesome. I appreciate how friendly everyone is.

Jul 30, 2026

5

Friendly and informative staff throughout. Thoughtful and sensitive to physical limitations and concerns.

Jul 26, 2026

4

Better location. One in st. Helen's would be nice.

Jul 25, 2026

5

the hygienist who i've seen in the previous visits is very memorable with her upbeat attitude and friendly energy. i've stayed with willamette because of her as she eases my discomfort w/ dentist appointments

Jul 25, 2026

5

The staff and everyone is excellent and very caring.

Jul 20, 2026

5

I got to see a new doctor and he's fantastic!

Jul 15, 2026

5

Very good!

Jul 12, 2026

5

Everyone at the Hazel-dell Office is always so professional and makes coming to the dentist not so bad!

Jul 12, 2026

4

The staff is great, but it is tough to get an appointment in a timely manner.

Jul 10, 2026

5

The doctor and his team was great

Jul 6, 2026

5

Came in for a lower denture reline. Previous to the reline I was able to wear and use the denture comfortably. After my denture came back from the lab and they finished the reline my lower denture is completely unusable. My doctor tried several adjustments. This will likely result in me having to start the process completely over to get a new lower denture.

Jul 5, 2026

5

Thanks

Jul 4, 2026

5

This office was good, not all offices are

Jul 3, 2026

1

Better communication among staff to get proper information needed.

Jul 3, 2026

5

Dr Martin and his crew are awsome

Jul 2, 2026

5

WDG has always been helpful with my dental care, inspiring me to take better care of my teeth/gums. Dr. Martin & Haley work brilliantly together. My teeth feel squeaky clean whenever Haley performs her hygiene expertise. Thanks everyone!

Jul 2, 2026

5

Excellent!!!

Jul 7, 2026

5

Always kind and understanding

Jun 26, 2026

4

Great tech/hygienist, felt very listened to

Jun 26, 2026

5

Omg, I should have switched to you sooner

Jun 25, 2026

5

I have a lot of dental issues and they always minimise pain and discomfort to the best of their ability. That are very respectful.

Jun 24, 2026

5

Office is professional and runs like a machine

Jun 21, 2026

5

Dr. Martin and his crew are always the best! He fitted my night guard to precision and always takes the time to be kind and explain things to me. They're awesome!

Jun 8, 2026

5

They provide excellent care for me.

Jun 3, 2026

2

I felt like the dentist treated the visit more as a nutrition visit for my children and made assumptions about the things they consume based on appearances.

Jun 3, 2026

5

Topps notch, as,always

Jun 1, 2026

5

Dr. Martin is always so knowledgeable and kind! My dental work either with my kids or my self is always top notch!

May 30, 2026

5

From the moment you walk in you are warmly greeted, the team is professional, courteous, and knowledgeable.

May 19, 2026

5

Love everyone

May 18, 2026

5

Great

May 15, 2026

5

My dental assistant was fantastic.

May 15, 2026

5

Dr. Martin and the hygienist gave me some tips reflecting the latest research. Not only are they excellent providers but I am confident that they keep up with the latest findings in dentistry about things patients can do to prevent problems.

May 10, 2026

5

I believe they are very professional and my dental hygienist is very thorough. I think that it is the best bang for the buck in the dental industry for the Portland Metro area.

May 8, 2026

5

Dr. Martin was kind and sensitive to my child. It was literally over before we both knew it and that's really awesome for a kid with high anxiety and low pain tolerance!!!

May 7, 2026

5

The dental assistant was very kind, and communicated very thoroughly with me. My hygienist was amazing, she knows how to clean my teeth while not causing any unnecessary discomfort. And my dentist is always excellent. All of the staff always treats me well, and communicates. This is why I only go to Wilamette Dental.

May 6, 2026

5

The dental hygienist, and Dr. Martin, recommended I use Sensodine toothpaste regularly and consistently. They said I should notice its accumulative benefit over time. I didn't realize this and have only been using it periodically. I will now use the Sensodine as recommended. I've also been experiencing some discomfort with my upper right teeth when I chew. Dr. Martin asked many questions and did some tests for hot/cold sensitivity, to see if it was a dead or cracked tooth, due to gum recession, or some other issue not detected by the x-rays. It. He wants me to return for another appointment to help diagnosis what's going on, and to bring my mouth guard to inspect that. I really appreciated Dr. Martin's diligence, care, and concern to get down to the root of where the pain is coming from. He did NOT downplay or dismiss me and put genuine effort to problem-solve, listen to, and follow-up on my concerns.

May 5, 2026

5

Been going for a long time now and I used to have dental anxiety big time, because of the dentist dr. Martin and staff I can walk in calmly

May 4, 2026

3

The hygienist never introduced herself and did not understand what syndrome I had. It was very confusing. I felt like she was rough with my teeth.

Apr 29, 2026

5

The staff was extremely friendly and talked with me throughout the whole visit. The dentist was also extremely helpful and did a fantastic job.

Apr 27, 2026

5

I just really need an appointment sooner I am concerned about my abscess tooth and the infection and going to er again. I just hope I can get in soon to get my tooth pulled. They are very nice team though

Apr 26, 2026

5

Very quick and professional.

Apr 18, 2026

5

The dentist was exceptional in his skills and professionalism in his manner. He did an excellent job in keeping my teeth in working order. His experience and training was obvious, even to a layman. The assistants handle his instructions quickly while keep me, the patient, comfortable. Thank you to all of the staff members from the front desk to scheduling.

Apr 17, 2026

5

I had to get my mouth numbed while with the dentist. I have never had such a pain-free experience while getting that done. He is a very competent and compassionate dentist.

Apr 6, 2026

5

It was very efficient and easy experience.

Apr 4, 2026

5

Best dentist in town!

Apr 4, 2026

5

Dr. Martin, Dr. Park, and all of the staff are always friendly, helpful, informative, professional, and on time.

Apr 2, 2026

5

Being with Willamette for 25 years! Thanks!

Apr 1, 2026

5

Felt at ease and well taken care of starting with the assistant, hygienist and the doctor.

Mar 25, 2026

5

The office staff was great

Mar 23, 2026

4

Dr Martin and the team are great.

Mar 21, 2026

5

My visit started with Alma, Haley cleaned my teeth and Dr Martin checked for cavities. Great team, Cori is funny

Mar 20, 2026

5

Excellent.

Mar 18, 2026

5

It was great ?

Mar 16, 2026

3

everyone there is nice and professional. the wait time for appointments is enough to drive your customers elsewhere.

Mar 16, 2026

5

Dr. Martin was warm, knowledgeable and thorough. I have complete trust and confidence with his care! Hailey is experienced, meticulous yet gentle and my teeth feel terrific after yesterday's cleaning. Dr. Martin's team is the best!!

Mar 10, 2026

5

You guys are the best.

Mar 9, 2026

5

Everyone is so nice!

Mar 4, 2026

5

I always have great visits, in and out.

Feb 26, 2026

5

I like to think of Dr. Martin as a magician! I walked out of the office yesterday, came home, looked in the mirror, and was thoroughly impressed. The work he does is truly amazing - my teeth are glowing! I can't say enough good things about Dr. Martin and his entire team. We are so fortunate to be in their care.

Feb 23, 2026

5

Very friendly and kind staff.

Feb 23, 2026

3

The higentist and the assistant did not seem to work well together or even get along ... At all.

Feb 19, 2026

5

Fast professional kind and gentle on the mouth ?.

Feb 16, 2026

5

I typically do not enjoy going to the dentist but the staff was very informative and friendly making this appointment easy and enjoyable.

Feb 12, 2026

5

Requested to much private medical information on questionnaire that had nothing to do with dental care

Feb 12, 2026

5

Dr. Martin does a wonderful job! He is professional, knowledgeable, and friendly! I hope he remains my dentist as long as I need one! And, my hygienist was Ann, she was also amazing, did an outstanding job, & I hope she remains my hygienist as well! My experience with the fellow at the front desk & the lady who helped me at the end of my appointment both did a great job too! I had a very good appointment! Thank you!

Feb 12, 2026

5

Great experience!

Feb 9, 2026

5

Been going to Willamette Dental for 23 years and every experience has been perfect.

Feb 8, 2026

4

The visit with Dr. Martin is always great! The hygenist is not one that I would like any of us to see again. She was extreamly rough.

Feb 8, 2026

4

The visit with Dr. Martin was great as usual. However, I would not want to visit the same hygenist again. She was extreamly rough with the entire family.

Feb 1, 2026

5

Great team!

Jan 30, 2026

5

Dr. Martin is my all time favorite dentist. I delay my appointments to make sure he provides my care. I've been going to Willamette Dental since 2009.

Jan 25, 2026

5

The appointment went very well.

Jan 25, 2026

5

Dr. Martin and his assistant were great as always.

Jan 23, 2026

5

Dr Tristan and the hygienist, we're amazing!

Jan 23, 2026

5

Great people who were both friendly and professional.

Jan 22, 2026

5

Dr. Martin & Kelly show great teamwork, being efficient and timely with my appointment. Keep up the excellent work!

Jan 19, 2026

5

everyone is very kind

Jan 18, 2026

5

Dr. Martin is great! He listens attentively and provides care based off of your needs. I would recommend Willamette Dental to anyone, especially those who have had negative experiences with private dentistry. They will prove to you that there is somewhere you can get taken care of without getting scammed.

Jan 15, 2026

4

Great care and staff

Jan 14, 2026

5

I love this office the staff was very compassionate and understanding they got my referrals done in a much quicker manner than the hillsboro office!

Dec 22, 2025

5

Excellent and compassionate Doctors and Dental assistant . Good work from the all team!??

Dec 17, 2025

5

Cori and Madi were exceptional! Dr. Martin took the time to listen to my complaint and came up with good solution.

Dec 16, 2025

5

I was running late and called in to see if they could still see me, and they told me they would try their best. My dentist and hygienist were both amazing. They are always kind, quick, skilled, and caring.

Dec 14, 2025

5

Everyone was very friendly and helpful!

Dec 14, 2025

5

My personal hygienist, Hailey was very gentle, thorough and kind. She also shared knowledge and encouraged me to continue to floss and she included special floss in my Dental gift bag. Dr. Martin was kind, wise and encouraging me to continue with my healthy habits. Thank you!

Dec 11, 2025

5

I don't know how to tell you this, but Wellama Dental makes going to the dentist fun. I think I may come to live there. Talk to you later. Goodbye.

Dec 11, 2025

5

Always educated on how to improve my oral health ?

Dec 7, 2025

4

New dentist at this location was very personable and friendly. I hope he stays.

Dec 4, 2025

5

I felt a little rushed during my treatment and asked for a slower and gentle treatment

Nov 29, 2025

5

Dr martin is an excellent person.

Nov 27, 2025

5

Great appointment. Professional work. On time and finished on time. Dr. Martin and his team took great care of my needs.

Nov 27, 2025

5

My dentist and hygienist are amazing!!

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.

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