Private Dental Studio — Portland, OR
Dentistry that actually feels calm.
Meridian blends precise clinical care with an unhurried, boutique experience — cleanings, cosmetic work, implants, and emergency visits, all under one roof in the Alberta Arts District.
- 18 yrs in practice
- 4.9 avg rating
- 2,300+ patients seen
- Same-week visits
Care, by Degree
Everything a smile needs, under one roof
From routine cleanings to same-day emergencies, every visit is planned around you, not around the schedule.
General & Preventive
Cleanings, exams, and the kind of maintenance that keeps you out of the chair.
Cosmetic Dentistry
Whitening, veneers, and bonding, planned around how you actually smile.
Dental Implants
Permanent, natural-feeling replacements, planned digitally from the first scan.
Orthodontics
Invisalign and clear aligners for adults and teens, tracked in-studio.
Emergency Care
Same-day relief for breaks, pain, and everything that can't wait.
Pediatric Dentistry
Gentle first visits that keep kids unafraid of the chair.
Your Dentist
Care that remembers your name, not just your chart
Dr. Elena Whitfield founded Meridian in 2012 after a decade in high-volume practices left her wanting something slower and more exact. Every patient gets a full hour for a first visit, a plan explained in plain language, and a dentist who's still the one holding the drill.
- DDS, University of Washington
- Fellow, Academy of General Dentistry
- 18 years in practice
“Good dentistry is unhurried dentistry.”— Dr. Elena Whitfield
First Visit
Three steps from ache to ease
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01
Book
Call, text, or book online. Most requests get a same-week slot.
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02
Exam
A full digital scan and an honest, no-pressure walkthrough of what we see.
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Plan
A written plan with real costs, done at the pace that works for you.
Reviews
What patients notice first
“I've never left a dentist's office feeling this unrushed. They explained everything before touching anything.”
Marisol T.
“Chipped a tooth on a Saturday and got seen within two hours. Painless, literally and figuratively.”
Devon K.
“My kids used to dread the dentist. Now they ask when we're going back.”
Priya R.
The Studio
A calmer kind of clinical
Treatment room, north light
Waiting room
Treatment suite
- Mon – Thu
- 8:00 – 6:00
- Fri
- 8:00 – 2:00
- Sat
- By appointment
- Sun
- Closed