About Hood River Dental

Hood River Dental was founded by Dr. Curtis Haynie in 2004. He spent time traveling around Oregon looking for the right practice and serendipitously ended up back in his hometown of Hood River and opened the doors of a brand new dental practice. He eventually purchased the dental practice next door, owned by Dr. Snyder, in 2007 and literally tore down walls to combine the two office. Dr. Haynie built the practice by getting involved in the local community that he and his family continue to invest in and call home, raising two wonderful children in the area and taking part in many of the outdoor activities the Gorge offers.

We’re committed to providing the Columbia Gorge Community with general and advanced treatment options for optimum oral health. We provide a comprehensive approach to care for both children and adults, including general, cosmetic and advanced therapies for TMJ and Airway Management. Our exceptional team members strive to offer compassion, communication and comfort to our patients.

Why Choose Us?

Relationship-Based Business
From our reception area to the exam room, our practice is brought to life by warm, experienced professionals who take your dental health seriously. We pride ourselves on excellence in connecting with our patients and listening closely to their concerns, desires, budgets and health goals. With over 500+ heartfelt 5-star reviews from our patients online, you can read for yourself the lives and smiles that have been improved based on this people-centered philosophy of dental care.

Patient Comfort
We understand that many patients experience dental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as comfortable and safe as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We have gone above a beyond and mandated Covid-response measures to make you feel safe at HRD. Another feature patients rave about are our in-ceiling TVs streaming Netflix so you can relax to your favorite show. Your comfort and well-being are our highest priority. 

Commitment to Education
We are thrilled to reserve 90-minute new patient exams. We will review your medical history and discover what is most important to you and your dental needs. This information helps tailor your custom treatment plan with YOUR needs in mind. We will then complete comprehensive records which include a full series of digital images or CT scan, intra-oral photos, oral cancer and TMJ exam, periodontal (gum) assessment, impressions for whitening, laser readings to evaluate the strength of your enamel, and an appropriate cleaning. We hope to create an educational experience, one that will allow you to create the best decisions for maintaining optimal oral health.

Family Owned and Community Focused
More and more dental practices are being bought and operated by corporations and investors. When outside entities are in control, the main focus becomes how to cut costs and increase earnings. This shift makes it impossible to provide patients with the greatest experience possible. Our practice is family owned and has served the Columbia Gorge community for over 20 years. We love to give back and get involved in the community that gives us so much in return.

No Judgement Dentistry
At Hood River Dental, we are a 100% judgement-free zone. Whether you have unhealthy gums or are embarrassed about the condition of your teeth, at our office you’ll find a team of compassionate and understanding professionals. That first step, making an appointment, is often the hardest and we applaud you for starting the journey just by being in our office! We are not here to judge, we are here to help.