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Your Trusted Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist in Bend, OR
At Bluefish Dental, we combine advanced interdisciplinary training in pediatric dentistry and orthodontics to deliver early intervention and integrated care for children. Our approach emphasizes personalized education to empower families in maintaining optimal oral health while fostering a fun, welcoming environment. With a dedicated team passionate about pediatric care, we prioritize building trust through age-appropriate education, therapy dog assistance, and customized treatment plans.Our dual expertise allows us to identify orthodontic challenges early, potentially reducing future complications. We believe in creating positive dental experiences, transforming anxious visits into joyful ones through quiet rooms, dress rehearsals, and engaging interactions that celebrate each child's unique story.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Orthodontics
Sealants
Laser Dentistry
Sedation Dentistry
Happy Visits
Highlights and features
- We offer dual-trained pediatric dentists and orthodontists for comprehensive care.
- Our team provides personalized education to prevent dental issues at home.
- We specialize in early orthodontic intervention to reduce future complications.
- Therapy dog assistance and quiet rooms ease children's dental anxiety.
- Virtual appointments available for non-urgent orthodontic consultations.
Services
Pediatric Dentistry
Our pediatric dentistry services focus on preventive care and early treatment for children. We provide customized education for parents on cavity prevention and oral hygiene. The practice combines dental and orthodontic expertise to address developing teeth concerns comprehensively.
Orthodontics
Early orthodontic intervention identifies alignment issues before permanent teeth erupt. Our dual-trained specialists create phased treatment plans to minimize future complications. Services include rubber band guidance, appliance management, and progress monitoring through virtual and in-person visits.
Sedation Dentistry
We offer general anesthesia for children requiring extensive treatment or experiencing developmental challenges. This outpatient procedure completes all necessary care in a single visit while ensuring patient comfort and safety through specialized monitoring techniques.
Laser Dentistry
Laser technology enables precise, gentle dental procedures using energized water and light. This approach reduces discomfort and promotes faster healing for various treatments while maintaining the highest safety standards for pediatric patients.
Happy Visits
These preparatory sessions help anxious children acclimate to dental environments. We employ sensory-friendly rooms, therapy dogs, and personalized coaching to build confidence through gradual exposure and positive reinforcement techniques tailored to individual needs.
People
Dr. Cate Quas
Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist
Dr. Quas combines pediatric dentistry and orthodontics expertise to focus on early intervention. She believes in living Schweitzer's philosophy of making a difference through compassionate care while building patient trust.
Rosalie
Dental Therapist
With diverse dental experience, Rosalie bridges hygienist and dentist roles through therapy services. She creates joyful experiences while educating families about preventive care and empowering children to maintain oral health.
Jill
Director of Operations
Jill oversees operations while building generational relationships with families. She emphasizes the importance of personal connections and watching children grow through their dental care journeys at Bluefish Dental.
Kelsie
Dental & Orthodontic Assistant
Kelsie brings ranch-life perspective to pediatric care, combining outdoor experiences with orthodontic passion. She believes in smiles' transformative power and creates personalized treatment plans for each patient.
Heidi
Orthodontic Assistant
With 23+ years assisting the Quas family, Heidi specializes in braces and patient confidence-building. She combines technical expertise with quilting and outdoor hobbies to connect with patients seeking smile transformations.
Questions
Do you offer virtual orthodontic consultations?
Yes, we provide virtual video calls for non-urgent orthodontic patients through June 15. These appointments assess treatment progress and answer questions about care.
What ages do you treat?
We specialize in pediatric care for children of all ages, including early orthodontic intervention for developing teeth.
How do you help anxious children?
We use therapy dogs, quiet rooms, dress rehearsals, and age-appropriate coaching to create positive experiences for nervous patients.
What emergency services are available?
For urgent dental needs, call our Bend office at 541-317-1887 to schedule immediate in-person care.
Do you accept Oregon Health Plan (OHP)?
Yes, we accept OHP and can verify your coverage during your initial consultation or appointment scheduling.
Reviews (7)
Amy Haldeman
May 31, 2022
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We are so thankful to Bluefish Dental. We were traveling through the area & my son needed a retainer. They squeezed us in with just a few days notice and were happy to help us even though we weren't established patients. The staff was very friendly! Thank you Bluefish!
Caiti Stanphill
Mar 09, 2022
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Dr. Care is amazing, my daughter can be a little nervous and scared but she does absolutely amazing with her. All her dental assistants ROCK! I've got one HUGE shout out to JR the front office, she is the bees knees! Love her to pieces!
Adalie Beckley
Jan 09, 2022
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As always my 2 year old daughter had a great experience here! The hygienist and dentist were friendly and obviously skilled with kids. I was also prepared: we practiced going to the dentist & watched a Daniel Tiger episode about the dentist. The combo of those factors made this a painless check-up!
Victoria McLane
Dec 11, 2021
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Absolutely love Blue Fish dental they have great staff they're very welcoming and very understanding and they are great was with my son who has autism I made it outstanding work for him with his teeth
Heather Randolph
Sep 23, 2021
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Amazing experience for our entire family! Dr. Cate and her team's passion for children and orthodontics is inspiring. Thank you Team Blue Fish for your awesomeness-- we Blue Fish Dental.
April Farmer
Jan 24, 2021
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The staff at Blue Fish are communicative and professional as well as skilled at engaging and reassuring young children. My 3 year old son finds the decorations in the office fun to look at. We are so pleased to have found the perfect childhood dental office, like a lot of parents we have had some negative experiences with other pediatric dentists.
Matthew Krunglevich
Dec 31, 2020
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An excellent place with friendly professional staff. Hip environment that is oriented towards kids. Billing and service are great and they take most insurance. They have a therapy dog on staff too for emotional support. All charts and appointments done online. Overall great experience that I would recommend for anyone.
