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DENTIST IN University Place,WA

University Place Modern Dentistry

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ADDRESS

253-215-1107

fax : 253-617-0729

We are located on Bridgeport Way between Trader Joes and H&R Block

BUSINESS HOURS

  • Mon : 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Tue : 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
  • Wed : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thu : 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Fri : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Sat : Closed
  • Sun : Closed

  • We are OPEN for ALL dental care procedures and emergency needs. Protecting the health and safety of our patients, families, and team members remains our number one priority.

LANGUAGE SPOKEN

  • English

INSURANCE

We accept and honor most dental insurance plans (PPO & HMO). The following are just a few of the dental insurance carriers we’re providers for:

  • Aetna
  • Ameritas
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Delta
  • Guardian
  • MetLife
  • United Health Care
  • UCCI
 
 

Dentist In University Place, WA

Finding a dentist in University Place, WA that is dedicated to your dental care can be tough. From your first visit to University Place Modern Dentistry , we will work together in creating not only a great looking smile but provide a comfortable modern environment for you and your family.

 

University Place Modern Dentistry believes you deserve the best dentistry possible at the most affordable price. That is why University Place Modern Dentistry has invested so heavily into incredible time and cost saving technology that maximizes the quality you receive. While in the dental office, our digital X-Rays and electronic dental records help dramatically reduce the initial costs of your treatment.

 

University Place Modern Dentistry offers an array of dental options and services, book your appointment today!

 

We also offer Smile Generation Dental Plan, designed to make modern dentistry more affordable by providing discounted fees for dental services.

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82 Reviews

4.5 Overall Rating
Lisa Jarrell
Lisa Jarrell
November 27, 2024

I want to say what a great experience I had with this office. Dr. Choi was kind and very gentle. The ladies in the office were professional and very helpful with all my questions. This is a great dentist to choose for your needs! Love this…

Cassidy Jarrell
Cassidy Jarrell
November 27, 2024

This team is by far the best! So welcoming and makes you feel like family. Dr Choi is very thorough with explaining treatment.

Duane stclair
Duane stclair
September 04, 2024

It's been some years since I've seen a dentist, but I got to say I've had the best experience at the dentist that I've ever had. Dr Choi , Nancy, Hayley made me feel like they actually care about how was feeling Dr Choi came up with a plan of…

Darren
Darren
August 30, 2024

Coleen and Cassidy are amazing receptionists, they brightened my day today.

Dakota Ray
Dakota Ray
July 02, 2024

Very friendly staff and very punctual

Abdulrazak Yakubu
Abdulrazak Yakubu
June 15, 2024

nice service

H Smith
H Smith
June 13, 2024

A+

Anita Brighton
Anita Brighton
May 28, 2024

Great dentistry! Gentle, low pressure, fair and transparent pricing. Professional advice and service with state of the art equipment. Great with kids and adults and they use MyChart which is a total bonus!

Chaos Bebault
Chaos Bebault
May 07, 2024

I came to U.P. Modern Dentistry after a bad experience at two seperate dentistries where I had been trying to get the same tooth fixed. Within minutes I had a full plan documented for the future of my dental health, a root canal booked to repair…

Jade Folk
Jade Folk
April 09, 2024

Love this place! Dr. Cho and all the dental staff are so kind and informative. I have a really hard time trusting dentists after bad past experiences, and they always make me feel safe and assured here 🥰

Susan Gisselberg
Susan Gisselberg
March 13, 2024

The absolute BEST dentist I have seen in my 66 trips around the sun!!! I highly recommend Dr. Cho for Awesome Care and a Pleasant Experience!

K G
K G
January 18, 2024

Switched to this practice after sub par treatment at a nearby office. Atmosphere is calm and everyone is always friendly and professional. They are transparent with pricing and are very good about consulting with you on treatment plans that meet…

JJ
JJ
December 07, 2023

They were quick at scheduling me in, and friendly

amy mosley
amy mosley
December 06, 2023

Great place!! Fast booking, great dentist!

Bodily Gold
Bodily Gold
December 05, 2023

Really fast and professional , good experience

Aprel Stegman
Aprel Stegman
November 10, 2023

Always gentle and kind.

Crow's Nest
Crow's Nest
October 16, 2023

Coming here has been so easy. Appointments online are easy to make and are timely. Everyone has been so friendly. I switched from a nearby dentist for these reasons and keep coming back. It’s such a peaceful experience in comparison to many…

Christopher Kibbey
Christopher Kibbey
September 19, 2023

Very helpful staff; kind & friendly. I went in for an emergency visit because I've been experiencing acute pain in my teeth, & they were able to see me same day & within an hour. When they took the x-rays, the dental assistant was really gentle…

Allison Gray
Allison Gray
September 13, 2023

Love this place! They worked with me from the very start. I had several dental emergencies over the course of 3 weeks, and each time they got me in super fast. Dr. Choi was amazing, he saw the problems and was willing to save the teeth. They…

Randel
Randel
September 12, 2023

They got me in super quick when I had a emergency an was very helpful an professional

Sun Shine
Sun Shine
July 21, 2023

They are very professional, attentive to your needs, and very modern, clean and fast.

Genevieve Schofield
Genevieve Schofield
June 23, 2023

I have terrible dental care anxiety but needed a cleaning and fillings. I saw Dr. Cho who far exceeded my expectations. His kindness, gentle demeanor and calming energy made my experience better than any other I've had in the past! He…

TheVictorb69
TheVictorb69
June 02, 2023

Their staff “Dee” & Haley” are absolutely amazing at what they do!!! Front office amazing as well!! Extremely helpful & empathetic when it comes to having extreme dental anxiety. Thank YOU for making my visits calm & relaxed one’s 🙋🏽‍♀️ and…

Elaine Winter
Elaine Winter
May 26, 2023

Very clean, professional and friendly. I will always use this dental practice.

Steven “SWhitcher87” Whitcher
Steven “SWhitcher87” Whitcher
May 16, 2023

The way this practice works with their patients financially is amazing. And the new team is great also! :)

Delanie Wade
Delanie Wade
April 07, 2023

This place has been a great dental office for us since 2016!!! Highly recommend

Isaiah Carlisle
Isaiah Carlisle
April 06, 2023

Dr. Cho and Hayely were amazing to work with. Everything was explained perfectly and they worked fast to get me in and out in a timely manner. I will definitely be back to get any future dental work done.

Isaiah Beaver
Isaiah Beaver
February 24, 2023

I had a amazing experience. They got me in and out quickly without having to wait long. And everyone is very friendly

Laura Grace
Laura Grace
February 22, 2023

I really appreciate this office. The staff are always so friendly. I really feel cared for by everyone here. If there's a problem with my teeth, they always get me in the chair within a week.

Jennifer Quaife
Jennifer Quaife
February 16, 2023

Dee is the best!!! He made my cleaning so enjoyable. Hope to see him in 6 months!!

Colin Hayward
Colin Hayward
February 15, 2023

I have always had such a great time coming here and everyone is so nice. I highly recommend coming here!

Carol Paasch
Carol Paasch
February 13, 2023

New dentist to me. Very impressed.

Halie Gasporra
Halie Gasporra
February 03, 2023

Comforting, efficient and highly communicative staff. I love bringing my whole family here to receive the best care.

Stephanie KenRam
Stephanie KenRam
January 25, 2023

I had a great experience today at UP Modern Dentistry :) super friendly staff and the cleaning was thorough and gentle (I can’t say all my dental cleanings have been this way!). Pam and Dr. Vargas were awesome!

Grace Harris
Grace Harris
January 24, 2023

Hayley and Dr. Vargas were amazing! Knowledgable and kind. Front office was welcoming and very helpful with check in and billing! The most comfortable I’ve ever felt at the dentist.

Gerry Swartz
Gerry Swartz
January 09, 2023

What awesome staff from the intake staff, to the dental hygienist, to the dentist. They rock.

Alex Brawn
Alex Brawn
December 30, 2022

This place is awesome. The dentist worked efficiently and my fillings were painless, but more importantly, the assistant (shout out to Dee) put me at ease immediately. He and the dentist were both friendly and a little silly with me. I…

Melissa Harding
Melissa Harding
December 16, 2022

No one likes going to the dentist, unless you go to this one. I have dental anxiety, but by the time I leave my appointments, I’m in a good mood. Dr. Wadke is probably the funniest dentist practicing. Dee, the world’s best hygienist, puts me…

Terle Bourland
Terle Bourland
December 14, 2022

Very friendly and clean. Dentists make you feel comfortable and have great fun conversations with you while they are getting ready to do your dental work. They also do same day crowns which has helped me so much with my busy schedule. Prices are…

Meowzy3
Meowzy3
December 14, 2022

Friendly. Informative. Excellent working with my anxiety!

Julio Ramirez
Julio Ramirez
December 05, 2022

Dr Wadke did a great job explaining the why not just what they were doing. I understand my dental health even better after my visit

Connie Johnstone
Connie Johnstone
November 30, 2022

Wonderful experience! I would definitely recommend University Place Modern Dentistry for all your dental needs. My husband and daughter both use this dentistry as well and love them. Dr. Wadke has a very gentle hand and a great down to earth…

Melissa Stewart
Melissa Stewart
November 30, 2022

My first impression was over the phone, I was in so much pain and the lady who answered was so sweet and got me an appointment that day! My visits have been good, the staff are very nice and remember who you are. The work is just starting on my…

Marvin Grays
Marvin Grays
November 30, 2022

Haley and the staff at this dentistry was amazing. She was very nice and pretty along with the other staff. They did my tooth work and also walk me through all the steps. Haley and all the staff was very professional and I will only come to this…

Lewis King
Lewis King
November 02, 2022

Great and very funny loved my time there!

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S
August 01, 2022

The office staff has been great. I had a crown break that was a panic moment but they were able to get me in Monday morning and start fixing it even though I called while they were closed over the weekend. It is under warranty and they fully…

Luke
Luke
June 21, 2022

Worked with me on budget and also very helpful with scheduling appointments. The dr is at different offices some days, so I was able to just head to the other office. Some dentists leave you traumatized and in extra pain, not here. Great job…

Joe Crook
Joe Crook
May 13, 2022

I’ve had nothing but great experiences here. They are friendly and efficient. I would highly recommend this office for your dental needs.

Jessica Trujillo
Jessica Trujillo
February 05, 2022

My experience was amazing and I will not go any where else. The staff are so friendly and very funny. I believe I saw Dr.Kevin Nguyen as well as dental assistance Hailey and Dee. I felt I was heard and taken very well care of when told of my…

Al Bolinger
Al Bolinger
October 16, 2021

I had a great experience at UP Modern Dentistry. The staff was very helpful when I went in for replacement of my amalgum filling with a perfectly fit crown that was made on the same visit. The Dentist I was working with, Dr. Kevin Nguyen, DMD…

Al Lindley
Al Lindley
October 05, 2021

First visit ever and I'm very impressed with the entire staff, they are fun and humorous but also very professional. They went over everything in detail and provided quotes based on my insurance coverage. Again, very impressed. Its a very clean…

April Propes
April Propes
September 15, 2021

I went to my appointment on the 15th of September, for a routine cleaning. I was treated by Dr. Wen and Lyla, the hygienist. Both of these folks I would describe as true medical professionals. Dr. Wen related well to me with his demeanor of…

Andrew Stricker
Andrew Stricker
August 21, 2021

Really easy in and out treatment. Fully explained everything clean office really friendly staff.

Alex Riviere
Alex Riviere
August 13, 2021

Absolute best dental experience of my 34 years of life. I have always been very meticulous about my teeth, when I discovered that one of my back molars felt rough around the edges I thought I might have have chipped a tooth. Turned out it was…

Amanda Bueno
Amanda Bueno
August 12, 2021

Had a look at the reviews here after scheduling my appointment and I’m not gonna lie I was a bit nervous, but after my visit today I feel 100 % satisfied! Everyone was super professional, the dental assistant and the the dentist made me feel…

Laura Mulima
Laura Mulima
January 19, 2021

My first time here and I have never had an extraction so smooth. I was tense but kudos to Dr. C. Vargas and her assistant. You made it fast, easy and comfortable for me.

Nic Sylvain
Nic Sylvain
December 14, 2019

Great staff, office was clean and comfortable, and overall my visit was smooth and easy! Signing up for a first-time visit was done online, and confirmed quickly. All paperwork can be completed online in advance, which made check-in quick…

carmen acuna
carmen acuna
November 13, 2019

I love coming to this office, everyone is very professional, my hygienist is very good, they always listen to my concerns, they are always willing to work with my schedule for my appointment. I recently had a chipped tooth and they were able to…

Edward Coyle
Edward Coyle
May 16, 2019

Dr Cheng and his team are the best dental care providers I've ever had. Gentle, no shaming, respect patient requests and get permission to do interventions that are not covered by my insurance. Early hours so I don't miss work. Super clean…