Dentistry that makestime for you

Since 2011 we've grown from one small Pearl District practice into three clinics, without losing the unhurried pace patients come back for.

Meet the team
Bright treatment room at our Pearl District clinic
Young patient giving a thumbs up in the chair
Hygienist with a young patient
02/ Our story

From two chairs to three clinics

Treatment room at our Pearl District clinicPearl District · Since 2011

Dr. Amara Okafor opened Alder with two treatment chairs, one hygienist and a hunch: people avoid the dentist because visits feel rushed.

So she booked longer appointments, explained every option in plain words and put prices in writing before any work began. Word spread, mostly from patients telling friends.

Today we care for families across Portland from three clinics. The chairs have changed over the years. The pace hasn't.

“If someone leaves with a question they didn't get to ask, we haven't done our job.”

Dr. Amara Okafor
Dr. Amara Okafor
Founder and clinical director
03/ Milestones

How we've grown over time

Every new clinic and every new tool was added for one reason: to make visits calmer and clearer for patients.

2011

Pearl District opens

Two chairs, one hygienist and a founder.

2015

In-house orthodontics

Aligners and braces, no referral needed.

2018

Hawthorne opens

Our second clinic, on the east side.

2021

Fully digital imaging

Low-dose X-rays and 3D scans in every room.

2023

Beaverton opens

Evening and Saturday care out west.

04/ What we believe

What we won't compromise on

Four principles shape how we book, treat and talk with every patient who walks through our doors.

01

Time, not targets

We book longer appointments and never set daily treatment quotas for our clinicians.

02

Clear before we start

You get a written plan and cost estimate first, with as much time as you need to decide.

03

Gentle by default

Numbing gel, breaks on request and a pause signal come standard. You never have to ask.

04

One standard, every clinic

Shared protocols and regular training mean the same care in Pearl, Hawthorne and Beaverton.

05/ Inside our clinics

Built for calm visits

Small details matter when you're in the chair. Every clinic is designed to feel quiet, bright and unhurried.

Find a clinic
Dental examNoise-cancelling headphones
Treatment roomCeiling screens in every room
3D dental scanLow-dose 3D imaging
Waiting loungeQuiet rooms for nervous patients
06/ Our team

Meet the people behind your care

Our team of highly qualified dental specialists brings decades of combined experience to give you the best possible care.

Meet the full team
Dr. Sarah Khan
12+ yrs

Dr. Sarah Khan

Cosmetic Dentistry|BDS, MDS (Cosmetic)
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Dr. Ahmed Rafi
8+ yrs

Dr. Ahmed Rafi

Orthodontics|BDS, MDS (Orthodontics)
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05/ Patient stories

Kind words from our patients

Real stories from real patients who trusted us with their smiles.

4.8 / 5.0 from 4+ reviews
Tariq Islam
Rated 4 / 5

“Great clinic, modern equipment. Highly recommended for whitening.”

Tariq Islam

Teeth Whitening

Nusrat Jahan
Rated 5 / 5

“Dr. Ahmed is brilliant. My braces journey was smooth and comfortable.”

Nusrat Jahan

Orthodontics

Karim Hossain
Rated 5 / 5

“Best dental clinic in Dhaka. Professional staff and painless treatment.”

Karim Hossain

Root Canal

Fahmida Rahman
Rated 5 / 5

“Amazing experience! Dr. Sarah transformed my smile completely.”

Fahmida Rahman

Dental Veneers

05/ FAQ

Questions, answered plainly

Have more questions? Our AI assistant is available 24/7, or contact us directly.

You can book online via our website (click 'Book Appointment'), call us at +880 1234-567890, or use our AI chat assistant. Online booking is available 24/7.

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