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Prairie Dental Care - Mark E Warren At Prairie Dental Care, patients of all ages will enjoy a comfortable, personalized, and affordable dental health experience. We are committed to helping your family attain bright, radiant, and healthy smiles. Our dedicated and experienced care team make going to the dentist simple and hassle-free. With services ranging from preventive dental care and sleep apnea treatment to cosmetic and restorative procedures, you can count on our practice for quality care. As your community-minded dentist in Vancouver, WA, we know that the health of each patient is unique.
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Achieving a beautiful smile is more than just a confidence booster; it can also help you make a positive impression on your peers. Thankfully, it's easier than ever to accomplish a polished, professional look with dental veneers from Prairie Dental Care. There are many factors that can influence the appearance of your teeth, such as misalignment, gaps, chips, and stains.
A bright, radiant smile always makes a great first impression. At Prairie Dental Care, we can help you rediscover your brilliant smile with our advanced teeth whitening techniques. We'll make sure you feel comfortable during each step of the process. Your teeth have many functions. You use them to eat, speak, and express yourself; but they're also prone to staining and require an appropriate amount of care.
Preventive dental care is a critical aspect of overall wellness. At Prairie Dental Care in Vancouver, WA, we understand the importance of being selective about the professionals you trust to provide safe, effective dental care for your family, and we specialize in administering treatment to patients of every age and stage of life.
The field of restorative dentistry is wide-ranging. All procedures in this sub-field are designed to restore the appearance, fit, and function of teeth. In other words, these procedures do more than repair your smile-they also improve your quality of life. Eat better, speak more clearly, and regain a sense of confidence: we are with you at every step.
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Ira S.
Jun 30, 2022
As a person who has some deep seeded issues with dental from childhood Dr. Smith and all the staff are very compassionate and understanding. The staff explained everything in terms I could understand and worked with my schedule. Their bedside manner is outstanding!
Damion St James
May 07, 2022
While I personally haven't used the services here, though I was there when my roommate used them. The Good: Staff there were quite friendly, polite, and I dare-say a bit charming in their own ways. They seemed to understand my friend's concerns, needs, and even came up with a plan to get his teeth to a much healthier state. They work with you to set up payment plans I'd call quite reasonable.

Where they could improve: My biggest lamentation is them not taking the State-Dental. I love everything about this place, but having a fixed income and enrolled with the government medical insurance makes this place out of reach for me. That sucks. More of an issue with the layout of the parking lot, this place can be tricky to maneuver in/out of. I wish something could/would be done about that, though that's unlikely.
Popcorn
Apr 15, 2022
Awesome team. My new patient cleaning and exam were smooth and painless, the prices (for cash/uninsured) were very reasonable. All of the staff, Dr. Included, were beyond friendly. I will definitely be coming back and would recommend this facility to anyone looking for high quality dental care at an affordable price.
Jeff Lubinski
Mar 27, 2022
I've never had a better experience at a dentist office. My root canal was practically painless. Great patient care and very comfortable throughout my procedure. Highly recommend giving them a chance if you haven't already.
Shayla Dahl
Mar 20, 2022
The friendly personable staff that work here make this a dentist I appreciate going to! They have made many uncomfortable situations a pleasant experience! Thankful that I switched and thanks for you guys.
Ginny L.
Feb 22, 2022
Great dental office with great staff. Especially Terri. She has been our favorite hygienist for years!
Jeff Bartlett
Feb 14, 2022
Update: 2/28/22. The office called to inform me their computers had not picked up Prairie as a preferred provider for Delta Dental, as the computer should have. Once she updated the preferred provider status, the crown came in at $551, pretty much what I thought it should have been all along. Excellent customer service. Original post: The care here is fine, no issues there at all.

The strange part was insurance related. We used this office for a couple years and then one day, they no longer were in-network for our insurance so, we switched to an in-network provider. My Wife loved Prairie so, this year I changed to Delta Dental High and Prairie is in-network for Delta. I needed a crown, went in and was given an estimate of $690.which sounded like an out-of-network price so I asked them to check my insurance and they still had my old GEHA entered.

They called later with my in-network price (Delta Dental) of $790. Why stay in network if out of network is $100 less? It seemed strange. Wishing we'd just stayed put with our previous insurance and provider.
Anne Okerson
Jan 18, 2022
I've been going to Prairie dental care since moving to Vancouver 8 years ago. Our family has seen all the dentists: Dr Smith, Dr Rubano and Dr Tran. All of them have been working and honest regarding the dental work being done or needing to be done. They have extended office hours beyond 9-5 and even weekends. The hygienists have been wonderful and I recently had Nicole. Tell Kathleen that her patients miss her and happy retirement.
Laurie Sellon
Dec 27, 2021
Absolutely WOWED by the excellent service of Dr. Tran! I had a crown pop off and I recently moved so I was searching for a dentist near me and was happily surprised to see they did same day crowns. I got my appointment quickly and the office staff was fantastic with me and then I was over the top wowed by Dr. Tran! He was nothing short of AMAZING! Kind, Caring, Knowledgeable, Quick and an Artist at his work!

I had my appointment at 2:15 and then took a little while for me to register and do all the insurance and paper work and I was out of there before 5pm with a totally new crown that looks fantastic and feels great! I have had difficulty with the numbing meds in the past. I shared this concern with Dr. Tran and he made sure everything was just perfect. I was in and out of there in one appointment and I LOVE THIS PLACE! Ask for Dr. Tran! He was the best!
Mike Damyan
Dec 19, 2021
We choose this clinic based on walking distance from our home. We we're wrong. Very expensive and lacking quality dental clinic. Don't make our mistake.
Cherie Walker
Nov 04, 2021
Dr Smith is amazing, very sensitive to my concerns! Everyone there, including the woman behind the front desk are all gifted in customer service! I feel very well cared for and appreciated. My teeth are in great shape thanks to the cate I receive at Prairie Dental.
Jeff Beckley
Oct 18, 2021
I've been going to Prairie Dental for over 15 years, and just love it there. The dentists, hygienists, and staff are always really nice. Of the dentists, I've almost exclusively been seen by Dr. Jill Rubano. She's very friendly and outgoing, and very thorough but efficient in her evaluations of me. Every time I get a teeth cleaning she pops in and checks me out to make sure everything is going OK with my teeth.

I recently had a tooth pain issue, and Dr. Rubano realized it was going to be a difficult root canal, and cared more about me and my pain level than making money, and so she referred me to an endodontist (Columbia Endodontic Group, another 5 star rating). She also called me afterwards to see how I was doing and gave me her personal cell phone number, and said I could call her with any questions I had.

That's top level service! Their billing is also really good, as I've never had an issue with it. They deal directly with my dental insurance (and I've had several different insurance providers over the years), and there's only been a few times where I had to actually pay them. They've been very proactive in letting me know what is going to be covered by my insurance, and will get pre-authorization in advance of treatment to make sure I will be covered (e.g.

I need to get 3 teeth cleanings a year to stay teeth healthy, and they arrange with the insurance company to make sure that gets covered). I can't recommend Prairie Dental enough. Awesome group!
Sandy Griebe
Aug 01, 2021
I get excellent care here. Everyone is friendly, helpful, and professional. I appreciate how they explain exactly what they are doing all the way through a procedure. When I had a dental emergency I was seen quickly. Most of my care has been from Dr. Rubano, and I highly recommend her.
Suzie Locke
Jun 21, 2021
This is the Best Dentist Office in Vancouver! Dr. Smith is so awesome. I have been using Dr. Smith for 10 years and I highly recommend him and all his awesome staff.
Carrie Lankford
Feb 10, 2021
Was able to schedule a same day appointment for my son with what we thought was a broken tooth. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and professional. We were given multiple options on how we could handle the tooth - I appreciated that we got to be a part of deciding which treatment was best for my ten year old.
Justin Scharff
Oct 10, 2020
Locally owned and honest. They are very helpful and answered all questions I had. Both my wife and I had a great experience and felt welcome being our 1st visit. Glad to have found a new dentist for our family! Highly recommended.
Shannon S.
Jun 29, 2020
Thank you so much to the staff of Brush Prairie Dental. I have been a patient for a while and I had a dental emergency and they got me right in. I also have so much anxiety around dental work and they were so patient and kind. Especially Christina in the front office. She calmed my nerves and I truly felt like she cared about me. I would recommend this dental group to anyone looking for dental services. I live in Camas and don't mind driving the extra miles for their Excellent Service.
Paul Vasilyuk
Jun 26, 2020
Had a new patient exam with Dr. Tran. He was very informative, gentle and had good bed side manor. Needed a crown on a root canal treated tooth. Dr. Tran was able to save tooth structure while maintaining the strength of the tooth with an onlay. Since the tooth was root canal treated, he suggested on trying the procedure without numbing. I didnt feel a thing!

He worked so fast and was able to use a scanner to scan my tooth and send it to a machine to make my onlay the same day! I was out within two short hours with a smooth feeling and beautiful tooth! A+ work to Dr. Tran and his staff. Looking forward to coming to this office again!
Stephen K.
May 31, 2020
Having been to dentists a minimum of twice a year for as far back as my memory allows, I've had a LOT of experience in the chair (95% being for routine cleanings). Call me weird, but I love getting my teeth cleaned. There is definitely a HUGE range of skills, cleanliness, upkeep of equipment (for X-rays, etc.) and care shown to patients at the many different offices in many different states I've visited over the years. Prairie Dental Care is absolutely one of the best I've ever been to.

All of they hygienists are extremely good (outstanding results with no pain or bleeding, no "Oops, are you OK?" after being stabbed from a slip with a sharp instrument). Prairie is also the ONLY office I've ever visited that uses warm rinse water. Even if you don't have sensitivity to cold, it is a very welcome and nice touch. The dentists are also very kind, thorough, professional, and friendly.

Their precautions during the COVID-19 pandemic are particularly thorough and noteworthy, but be advised that their parking lot is their waiting room until things return to normal. I was waiting for 30 minutes past my appointment time in the hot sun, which made for a very warm and long wait (I intentionally didn't idle my car so as not to subject other patients to my car's exhaust fumes).
Philip R.
May 21, 2020
Very impressed by the staff and their use of the most modern equipment. Made a trip to the dentist the best it could be.
Abigail B.
Dec 03, 2019
I've been going here for several years now, and I am always so impressed with the high level of care. All of the assistants, hygienists, and dentists are very friendly and gentle; they check in with you during treatment and make sure that you are as comfortable as possible. I highly recommend this office! :
Kyla R.
Oct 11, 2019
I'm not the only one with dental anxiety, but of course mine feels like it's the worst case in history. I avoided the dentist for years. Someone recommended Jill Rubano and I gave her a try. She treated my 6 year old acting butt so calmly and professionally. My shaking, crying and general insanity usually pisses people off at the dentist.

Or they treat me like a child because that's how I'm acting. Not at Prarie dental. Everyone who helped me was so patient and nice. I got a blanket and a cup of tea and they let me calm down on my own and They let me know it's okay if I need to take a break. They even believed me when I said I need extra novocaine. Instead of telling me to "suck it up" like one past dentist, they would do the shot then wait and see, and then do more when I needed it.

This is basically a long winded way to say I essentially feel cured of my dental fears. I now go every 6 months, no fear and know I'm in good hands. I have been to Prarie dental for about 8 years and have always been super happy.
Anna O.
Jun 14, 2019
Dr. Smith did s great job with my gum line fillings today. I love that his approach is moderate and supportive. No lectures or shaming. Just the facts and options. My kids think he does a great job on their teeth too! Thanks!
Heather M.
Feb 17, 2019
Incompetent receptionist! Gave my new address and phone number. They always ask for when you come in at every medical appointment ever! Plus they called me to make the appointment check up. Next thing, a sleezy process server is at my door pretending that I had a package delivery. They sent the bill to an adress 2 Houses ago. I have purchased two homes since then. They had my phone and email. A three hundred dollar bill, my insurance didn't cover they wanted a grand. Never going back! Incompetent!
Robin T.
Feb 02, 2019
Great office. Every visit I leave smiling. I drive from Seattle to Vancouver because I couldn't part with the care I receive here.
Karen B.
Sep 29, 2018
I recently went to Prairie Dental because I saw the mailer and remembered that my husband had gone there before. He really liked the staff and the dentist so I called. They got me an appointment right away. I am so glad that I went. I had been putting it off for a very long time. I am not "afraid" of dentists, but very self conscious. From the time I walked through the doors the treatment and attention that I received was great.

I just wasn't expecting to be as relaxed as I was. The gals at the front desk and the hygienists were very personable and so nice. The dentist was exceptionally professional and knowledgeable and he too, was very personable and easy to talk to. I will definitely be returning here for all of my dental needs in the future and I would highly recommend this establishment to anyone looking for a great dentist/hygienist.
Kathy G.
Feb 02, 2018
Incredible personnel. I had major work done and they helped put me at ease. I have had less work done by previous dentists with much more pain and anxiety.
Steve H.
Jan 16, 2018
Took son here for a couple cavities. They billed my insurance for over $900. Insurance refused and paid over $500 as reasonable. They then sued me for the remainder. They did not tell me the cost I would be charged before services or I would have gone elsewhere. Don't go here unless you want to pay an arm and a leg!
Travis T.
Dec 19, 2017
Prairie Dental is great. Very flexible hours and convenient location. They have wonderful people there. Everybody is very good and so kind. Must have good hiring practices! Minda has been my hygienist for number of years and she is a princess.
Judy C.
Oct 08, 2017
I recently had extensive dental work done by Dr Smith and Krista as his assistant. I was apprehensive my first appt but very quickly they made me feel so welcome, and they took such good care of me. After 3 or so visits I am done, and I feel like I will miss Dr Smith and Krista. They were very professional, and so down to earth, I just loved them both and they did exceptional, pain free work. I can almost say, I look forward to my next appt in 6 months, to see what seem like ole friends. I highly, highly recommend them.
Christin L.
Sep 10, 2017
Great care! I was happy to hear they had Saturday appointments so I didn't have to miss work. Took all 3 of my kids for their cleaning and exam. We were called back within 10 minutes of arrival. Had tea, coffee, or even hot cider while you waited. They were great with my kids. Explained what they were doing and why they were doing it. Taught my kids how to brush and floss properly. Gave me options on my kids care. Everyone was so friendly and helpful! I was really impressed. Definitely found our family dental office.
Tina N.
May 25, 2017
Prairie Dental has the worst customer service ever! They treat people like dirt! I don't know how they are still in business! They made me cry and threw my bill at me! Avoid this place unless you like you want to be treated like a low life! Good luck Prairie Dental!
Paula J. H.
May 11, 2017
I am new to this practice, but have found it to be extremely professional and efficient. In fact, it functions much like a well oiled machine or a symphony orchestra, with each person working in synch with the others! It is also my first time to have a female dentist, which has been a delightful and positive experience!
Teresa H.
Apr 19, 2017
Several years ago, I had a terrible experience with a dentist who was unable to get me numb enough and repeatedly hit a nerve while trying to fix a molar. I literally waited five years to go to the dentist again. I sincerely feel I developed a phobia at this point. Fast forward, my neglected tooth could no longer forgo dental work and I landed at Prairie dental on a recommendation from a good friend.

All I can say is that this office and specifically Dr. Rubano's team, restored my hope in dentistry. The entire team has amazing bedside manner and enough emotional intelligence to talk me off my ledge! I am grateful and tonight after 2 1/2 hours at the dentist office, feeling no pain for the first time. Thank you Prairie, you are very appreciated!
Marianne P.
Feb 25, 2016
I recently saw Dr. Jill Rubano for dental work and was SO INSANELY impressed by her skill and that of her assistants that I wish to pass on the details of my experience. Rubano and her team replaced TWO bridges comprised of 6 teeth in the very front of my mouth. This kind of a thing is a big deal as they are what EVERYONE sees when I smile. And Dr. Rubano NAILED IT.

I am incredibly appreciative of her skill, professionalism, comedic persona! Her whole office worked hard to accommodate my needs. Dr. Rubano is a Great dentist in an excellent practice.