10/30/09

Outstanding Work

by tommymc59

I am a proud patient at Pearl District Dental. I researched many dental clinics in Portland prior to my dental exam & I am 200% impressed and pleased to have selected them as my dental clinic of choice. They have by far surpassed my expectations.

I can only say two words to describe my satisfaction...Outstanding work, performed by Dr. Mika and her team!!! I used to hate going to the dentist because of my past experience. However, my perception of dental work has completely changed ever since my first visit in Dr. Mika's office. Great team of professionals, very relaxing and friendly atmosphere, and above all painless service. All the work necessary (which was a lot) was performed with great precision and professionalism. Everything was completed in a timely manner. Dr. Mika even managed to shorten the period to fit in my schedule due to traveling plans I had for the summer. If you are looking for someone that cares about you, your teeth, and your smile Dr. Mika is the right dentist. A perfectionist that will go above and beyond to make sure you are satisfied with your smile.

• Pros: Perfectionist, Professional

10/23/09

No reason to go to any other dentist in Portland

by jaysdron

Dr. Miyamoto-Shemali is fantastic! I actually heard about the practice from citysearch; I was so impressed by her reviews that I had to check it out for myself.

For me, choosing Dr. Miyamoto-Shemali at Pearl District Dental is THE ONLY option. This team is truly passionate about dentistry, and will forever change your outlook on the profession. They are friendly and knowlegeable and will spend time getting to know you, and work with you to exceed your expectations from treatment. I would recommend Dr. Miyamoto-Shemali and her team, to anyone looking for a dentist. You will not regret this decision.

I have had the following procedures done in the past few months, and couldnt be happier):

- 4 fillings (tooth color for cosmetic appearance)

- Whitenting

- Crowns: 2 upper front teeth

Also, to give you an idea of the caliber of dentist that Dr. Miyamoto-Shemali is; she has recently been chosen among to top dentists in the US to be a visiting faculty member for one of the top post-graduate dental schools in the world. This is quite an honor to be selected from thousands candidates across the country!

Having said that, she is so much into improving her skills through continuing education that she seems to be gone a lot. I had one instance when I needed to have some urgent work done and she was out of state for a class. Her staff referred me to another dentist in the area who was also top-notch and he worked closely with Dr. Miyamoto-Shemali to take care of my problem.

• Pros: Caring, attention to detail, excellent results
• Cons: Limited hours (due to taking classes)

09/05/09

Best Dentist in Portland

by CRobroy

Dr. Mika at Pearl District Dental is the best dentist you will find! I have been seeing her for about five years now. She is the best dentist I've been to. She is very attentive to detail and the comfort level of the patient. She definitely goes above and beyond most dentists I have seen previously.

Level of work: Dr. Mika is an artist. She has done a lot of work on my mouth and everything not only functions and works the same or much better than before, but I love the way my teeth look afterward. She has replaced quite a few of my ugly black fillings. Now it is a pleasure to smile and I don't hate looking at my teeth every time I brush or floss (I still don't do that as often as Dr. Mika would like) .

Seating time: Never waited more than one or two minutes for my appointment to begin. Once you start, they are excellent and keeping you informed during the entire appointment.

Atmosphere: Amazing. Not only does the place look like a magazine cover, but it is very clean and well kept. In my opinion, this reflects on the level of care and sterilization. Though I never felt decor was that important in a dental clinic - I never knew the difference till I had emergency work in another clinic while I was travelling. What a difference. I think I am spoiled now.

Staff: Dr. Mika's office team has gone to great lengths to ensure that you are comfortable from the moment you walk into the office until the moment you leave. What a treat. They even call you at home after your appointment just to make sure everything feels right as the numbness wears off.

Insurance: My insurance coverage has changed over the years, and sometimes it has not been very good. But I prefer to just foot the bill during those times because some things you can't put a price on.

Overall, you won't find a dentist or doctor in Portland that has the committment to customer service like Dr. Mika does. I would - and do - recommend her to anyone I know!