Une Oral Health Center

Kenneth Vouvounas · 4 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago

I was recommended by Portland Community Dental to take up my services with UNE-OHC since their patients have the best luck on their dental services. I have called in early December 2025 to take my business there and they fit me in last Thursday. They treated me well, and they were very knowledgeable and professional. I would've given them five stars---except I had to dock a star due to the students taking a photo of me, which I didn't ask nor consent. I needed to be honest and let them know I don't like my photo at all. and I have absolutely no desire to ever see a photo of me. But the only worst thing is the student treating me like a criminal about to be processed for booking at the penetentary---referring /labeling a photo as a mug shot, and I am not a criminal. Therefore I don't even think that's funny. Despite the unwanted photo they took of me and their reference of the photo as a mug shot and their brief treatment of me as a convict being booked, they were really looking out for my best interests at heart. Though I have done everything right as far as my own oral health is concerned, I have learned that I have sustained a cracked tooth. Now that I am done with the screening, which is my first appointment---ironically as a first-time patient, my next appointment will be in two months, and it's for a comprehensive oral exam. Hopefully my next appointment---which is slated in two months will be better, and hopefully they won't make an unnecessary mistake of labeling their photo of me as a mug shot or treat me like an inmate of a prison. If they treat me better and not make any wisecracks about the photo, which I am reluctant to take---knowing they'd exploit me, then I would give them five stars.

Turner Roy · 2 out of 5 stars · 4 months ago

I had a very distressing experience during a wisdom tooth extraction at the UNE dental clinic. The numbing gel was not effective, and I told the providers that I did not feel well. During the procedure I began shaking uncontrollably, could not answer questions, and was in severe pain. Despite these clear signs of distress, the procedure continued. An instructor present shouted at me to be quiet because other people were there, rather than stopping the procedure and reassessing my condition. It was only after further intervention that the procedure was finally shut down. Patients showing signs of severe pain, shaking, or inability to respond should be taken seriously, especially in a teaching environment. I hope the clinic reviews its supervision and patient-safety protocols so others do not have a similar experience. Students are just learning only can blame the instructor.

Curtis Ford · 5 out of 5 stars · 2 months ago

I asked 3 times where to get info to get delta dental....thats something to definitely report to the insurance company. You couldn't provide where to get dental coverage (that i want to pay for out of pocket). I even asked Dr. TRONE. I guess Dr. Trone doesnt relize thats a huge insurance violation. Daniela the intern I had was asking medical questions in an open office thats a huge HIPPA violation I would say several since the adjunct innovation center has sound proof rooms while the dental office is committing massive HIPPA violations.

angelonedance · 5 out of 5 stars · 3 months ago

A really great teaching college for upcoming dentists. The work is professional and overseen by Drs. There's many patients who can benefit from the services offered. It's called comprehensive care and I didn't really understand the term until my last visit. However for me personally comprehensive care can be intrusive. For example, I went in for what I thought was a cleaning/screening but turned into something different. The doctor won't proceed unless I get a physical even though I was only interested in a cleaning before traveling. Another's Dr. looked at my aging skin and said I needed a dermatologist. I didn't go there for my skin and she proceeded to lecture me in a most condescending way about wearing hats, long sleeves and sunscreen in the Sun. I'm close to 70 yrs now not 7 and can make that decision on my own. The late Dr. Gerald Epstein MD once wrote " to give up authority for your own health to an outside agency is dangerous and unnecessary." They may be correct but many times are not even though well meaning. Discretion is the key not fear and  placement of yourself into a subservient position of helplessness. You know nothing and I know everything cause I went to Medical school is the assumed position of many Doctors. Cast a keen eye into the person dispensing medical information and ask yourself, is this true? Do I need another opinion? Maybe 2?  However I still think it's a sound professional place for dental issues but it's just not for me.

Joseph Hoster · 5 out of 5 stars · 7 months ago

Had Nadine, class of "27", do an extraction for me today. Her and the other students were very professional. Thorough with the instructions and created a comfortable atmosphere. Thank you very much.