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Your neighborhood pediatric dentist

Pediatric dentist in Southwest Portland

Specialized dentistry for infants, children, teens, and children with special health care needs—right here in Southwest Portland.

Welcome to our practice

Children’s dentistry built around comfort and trust

Choosing a pediatric dentist is about more than finding the closest office. Families need a team that understands children’s development, behavior, comfort, and changing dental needs. Dr. Melissa Wages is a board-certified pediatric dentist, and our office is designed around children from the first visit through adolescence.

  • Board-certified pediatric dentist
  • Prevention-focused care from infancy through adolescence
  • Care for children with special health care needs
  • Convenient Southwest Portland location

Meet Dr. Wages

Dr. Melissa Wages
Focused parent resources

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Care designed for children

Pediatric dentists complete additional specialty training focused on infants, children, adolescents, behavior guidance, and special health care needs.

A prevention-first approach

We focus on prevention, education, and practical habits that help children build healthy smiles for life.

A familiar local office

Our Barbur Boulevard location is convenient to families throughout Southwest Portland and nearby westside communities.

Parents stay informed

We explain findings, options, and next steps in plain language so families can make confident decisions.

Close to home

Serving Southwest Portland and nearby neighborhoods

Our office at 7471 SW Barbur Boulevard is convenient for families throughout Portland’s westside and neighboring communities.

Southwest PortlandMultnomah VillageHillsdaleRaleigh HillsGarden HomeWest SlopeJohns LandingTigardNorth Lake OswegoEast Beaverton

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Visit our Southwest Portland office

7471 SW Barbur Blvd.
Portland, OR 97219

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Dr. Melissa Wages is board certified

Dr. Melissa Wages, DDS, is certified by the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. Board certification reflects advanced training and ongoing commitment to the specialty of pediatric dentistry.

Learn about the American Board of Pediatric Dentistry

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