A native Oregonian and a big Portland Trail Blazers Fan.From the beginning of his career, Dr. Watanabe chose to practice in a group practice because it allows him the ability to practice dentistry and to stay on the cutting edge of dentistry while also being a leader, mentor, and trainer of dentists and other members of the clinical team as a Portland-Metro area Regional Dental Director. Dentistry is like a hobby to him rather than a job as he is so passionate about it and is in awe as to how he is able to make a difference in the lives of his patients by utilizing his clinical and customer service skills."My passion is to make a difference in each patient's dental health, overall health and self-image while helping them overcome any possible dental phobias. I absolutely love performing endodontic treatment, oral surgery and cosmetic dentistry procedures, as well as mentoring others." — Dr. Al WatanabeDr. Watanabe enjoys going to the gym, jogging, gardening, nature, photography, tinkering with cars, and spending time with family and friends. Dr. Watanabe is a general dentist who focuses on all aspects of dentistry after interviewing the patient regarding his/her wants and needs. Services include:* Tooth colored fillings* Tooth-supported crowns, veneers and bridges* Implant-supported crowns and bridges* Root canal therapy on all teeth and on patients of all ages* Root canal retreatment (case by case)* Extractions, including wisdom teeth* Laser-assisted cold sore treatment* Laser-assisted frenum of the lip or tongue treatment* Sleep apnea oral appliances (as prescribed by the patient's sleep medicine doctor)* Nightguards and athletic guards* Dentures and removable partialsAccepting new patients of all ages.