Leslie Robert Milfred, DDS

After two previous dentists couldn’t treat my gum disease, Dr. Milfred got it right. I’ve been seeing him for several years now, and he’s the expert on arresting it and keeping my mouth healthy. The hygienist staff is also excellent, and do a thorough yet gentle job of cleaning and monitoring oral health. I wouldn’t go anywhere else. He also has an excellent network of other doctors for periodontal surgery and other procedures, so going to him means you’re in good hands and won’t need to worry about finding other specialists if they are needed. But watch out for Saint Cupcake a few steps away. My willpower is no match for them.

I have been a patient of Dr. Milfred’s for years and he is great. His staff are friendly and knowledgeable and keep me laughing through procedures (even when I’m not on gas!). His dental work is exceptional and he has never, ever caused me pain. There have been a couple of times when I’ve needed a lot of work and sought a second opinion and they always completely agree with his assessment.
I had some pause recently because he had a lot of turnover in staff, but after talking with a few of them, it seemed to be all coincidental. The new staff are great and treat me just as well as the staff I saw for years. I will stay with him until he retires!

Dr. Milfred is a perfectionist — which I happen to think is a good thing in a dentist.
We are slowly (due to my limited dental insurance) making our way through fixing some old, bad dental work (different dentist obvs), and a few new things that have cropped up in the meantime. When we’re done I’m confident my chompers will be like superheroes.
I like the support staff too, friendly and competent. My hygienist is so gentle and kind, and manages to admonish me about flossing without coming across as patronizing. I actually want to floss so I won’t disappoint her!
Convenient downtown location, though dangerously close to the temptations of Saint Cupcake.
[Yelp 30 Challenge: 7/​30]

My last experience with Dr. Milfred’s office left me feeling like… I need to find a less arrogant dentist who will listen to me and not keep pushing what HE thinks I need. He kept me waiting 15 minutes while he was on the phone with a sales rep, and while he did apologize, I felt like my time wasn’t important– but his was.
They ask all patients to be on time, yet I was kept waiting. I’ve been a patient of Dr. Milfred’s for years– but I’m going to look for another dentist downtown to go to.
Just because you make it into Portland Monthly Magazine as ‘one of the best dentists in Portland’ that does not make it so. Sorry.

After looking good and hard to find a great dentist, I have had the pleasure of being recommended as a new patient of Dr. Milfred’s. I am very happy with my services with Dr. Milfred so far. After not seeing a dentist for the past few years I expected there to be some cavities in my mouth. Dr. Milfred found 4 cavities upon my first visit. I have good insurance and fixing the cavities was not too expensive. I think Dr. Milfred has more experience with cosmetic surgeries and such as there was a large book in the lobby of «smile make-​overs». He did an amazing job! The pictures look really good.
One of the amazing things about this office is the CARE that they take in their patients! I have been blown away by the soft comfort and care I receive at this office. I have had cavities filled and teeth cleaning twice and have been really happy with the gentleness of the services. I am always put at ease and it seems as if the fears of the dentist go away when you are a patient at this amazing practice. Thank you so much to the wonderful people running this office and the outstanding service they provide their patients.