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Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem

Periodontics and general care in Central Area

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(503) 966-5648WebsiteUpdated Aug 11, 2026

About Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem

Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem is a dental practice on Liberty Street Northeast in the Central Area area of Salem, Oregon. Periodontics is the specialty focused on the gums and the bone supporting the teeth, handling more advanced gum disease, related surgical treatment, and — in many practices — dental implant placement, which sits naturally alongside that training.

Children benefit from starting dental visits early, generally by their first birthday or within six months of the first tooth coming through, mainly so they become familiar with the setting before any treatment is actually needed. Establishing that routine early tends to make ongoing checkups far less stressful for both child and parent.

Payment and insurance arrangements vary by practice and by treatment, so it is worth asking directly what is covered and what options exist for anything that is not, rather than assuming either way. Getting that clarified before treatment starts avoids surprises once it is underway.

Beyond any single treatment, most dental visits start with an examination — checking for decay, reviewing the gums, and looking at existing fillings or crowns — often alongside X-rays where there is a reason to look between or beneath teeth. That groundwork is what a dentist uses to explain any findings and set out next steps before you leave.

Routine attendance, roughly every six months for most people, is what actually keeps small problems small. A lot of decay and gum disease develops without any pain in its early stages, which is why regular checkups matter even when nothing seems to be wrong, rather than only booking an appointment once something hurts.

A first appointment at a new practice typically covers a full examination, a review of your dental and medical history, and a professional cleaning, with X-rays if you do not have recent ones. It is also a reasonable time to raise any longer-term concerns, cosmetic or otherwise, so they can be factored into a plan going forward. You can reach Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem through this page to ask a question, check current availability, or request an appointment.

Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem is a dental practice on Liberty Street Northeast in the Central Area area of Salem, Oregon, offering periodontics among its listed services. The practice is open Monday through Thursday. You can reach the practice through this page to ask about treatment or request an appointment.

Business Hours

Monday
7:00 AM3:00 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM3:00 PM
Wednesday(Today)
9:00 AM5:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM4:00 PM
FridayClosed
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem located in Salem?
Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem is on Liberty Street Northeast in the Central Area area of Salem, Oregon (97301).
What days is Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem open?
Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem is open Monday through Thursday. Contact the practice through this page to confirm current appointment times before travelling.
What services does Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem offer?
Listed services at Pacific Crest Dental Group of Salem include Periodontics. The full list is shown on this page.
Can a periodontist save a loose tooth?
Sometimes. If the looseness comes from bone loss around the tooth, deep cleaning and periodontal treatment can stabilise it, though the outcome depends on how much support has already been lost.
Do periodontists place dental implants?
Many do, since implant placement sits naturally alongside their training in the gum and bone that support teeth. Whether a specific practice offers it is worth confirming directly.
Why do dentists take X-rays?
Decay between teeth and problems below the gumline are invisible to the naked eye, so X-rays are what reveal them. Modern digital images use a low dose and are taken only when clinically justified.

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Services Offered

Periodontics

Reviews

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C***1 month ago

Absolutely amazing care... The doctors and staff are friendly, kind, and professional. Thank you!

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B***1 month ago

Attentive, informative staff and doctors. Offer full services from cleaning to implants, very professional and well done. When our family dentist retired I was afraid of having to find a new one. Very impressed and happy with over a year of services here at Pacific Crest

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M***2 months ago

Leslie always does such a good job cleaning my teeth. She's so personable.

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D***4 months ago

The dental care at this company is outstanding! I recently had a root canal done by Dr. James Bonar. His friendly and professional attitude, his excellent skills, and his continuing concern about my health are exceptional! All of the staff are welcoming and helpful! I highly recommend this outstanding business!!!

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A***7 months ago

Fantastic service, caring and quick.

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c***8 months ago

I have been getting my dental work done here for over 45 years. I have always received the best of care. The whole staff is professional and educational in treating and preventative care. It’s nice to have your dentist take extra time to talk to you and discuss your dental treatments and what the plan will be in the future. I’m 74 now and thanks to Pacific Crest I walked out again with a clean bill of teeth. Casey Campbell

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L***8 months ago

The Bonar brothers are excellent dentists! Their approach is very compassionate and modern. I can tell they are always incorporating the best practices into their practice. :) They also have a caring team of dental hygienists. Leslie is my favorite. She is very thorough but also responsive to my needs. I can be a bit nervous around dentists but this team has proven to be trustworthy and they treat patients with empathy.

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J***8 months ago

Individual care. Doctor takes time to sit down with the patient. Family owned, not big chain. Staff has always answered questions on billing with no complications. Great waiting area as well.

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D***9 months ago

The Doctor Bonar family business is top notch! They have been my family’s dentists for over 25 years. They are always on the cutting edge of technology and giving advise to what options we have. The other side of this family team is that when you go in for an appointment they take time to make sure you are comfortable and understand what the process of your procedure will be. They always give time for questions. If you are looking for or need a dentist, don’t look any further just make a call to their helpful, friendly office staff. I am so thankful we did many years ago and haven’t looked any further.

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