Convenient Access from Hockinson
Out in Hockinson, where homes spread across open fields and stands of forest, every trip to town gets planned. Advanced Dental Concepts makes that trip count: our office on NE Vancouver Mall Drive in Vancouver is about 19 minutes away, and families searching for a dentist near Hockinson can fit several checkups into one drive. Dr. Katrina Lo sees patients of all ages Monday through Thursday, beginning at 8 AM.
From Hockinson Middle School on NE 182nd Ave, head west on NE 159th St and turn south onto NE 172nd Ave, passing Hockinson Meadows Community Park along the way. Continue south on NE Ward Rd, cross NE Padden Pkwy and keep going to NE Fourth Plain Blvd. Go west on Fourth Plain onto SR 500 West, exit at NE Thurston Way and follow it to NE Vancouver Mall Dr, where we are at 7107 NE Vancouver Mall Dr Ste D, Vancouver, WA 98661. The drive is 10 miles, starting on rural two-lane roads before the highway, and our map listing lays out each turn.
Homes on the west side of the community may find the drives described on our Brush Prairie and Orchards pages a closer match to their own route.
Why Hockinson Families Make the Drive to Our Office
Hockinson is an unincorporated community near the middle of Clark County, recognized by the Census Bureau as a census-designated place. Its schools use Brush Prairie mailing addresses, and the landscape is a mix of open ground, forested lots and scattered homes. Venersborg lies to the north, Battle Ground to the northwest, and most errands mean a drive of some length.
That distance shapes how local households approach dental care. Nobody wants to make four separate trips in a month for four family members, so we schedule related visits together whenever the calendar allows. A parent's crown check, a teenager's cleaning and a younger child's exam can often fall in the same block of time.
Crowns are a good example. For a cracked or heavily filled tooth, a CEREC® crown can often be designed, milled from a ceramic block and placed in one longer visit, with no temporary crown in between. Not every tooth is a candidate, but when one is, it saves a second round trip down NE Ward Rd. Older adults who need several restorations tend to appreciate that the most.
We also try to keep follow-up visits to a sensible minimum. When Dr. Lo spots a problem, she explains what needs attention now, what can wait, and how to group the work so you are not back on the road more than necessary.
Dental Habits That Matter for Hockinson Households
Many Hockinson families have kids in the Hockinson School District and on youth teams at Hockinson Meadows, where the ball diamonds and soccer fields fill up through the season. A properly fitted mouthguard for soccer and other contact play cuts down on chipped and broken front teeth. Regular cleanings and exams catch enamel wear and small cavities before they turn into an emergency drive.
Rural life comes with its own wear and tear on adult teeth. Clenching through a long workday, sipping sweetened coffee on the road and putting off a sore tooth because town feels far away are all common stories. Digital x-rays help Dr. Lo find decay between teeth and under old fillings early, while the fix is still small.
Gum health deserves attention too, especially for adults who have gone a few years between cleanings. Bleeding when you brush, gums that look puffy or teeth that feel slightly loose are signs worth having checked rather than waiting out.
Care Close to Home with a Dentist Near Hockinson
Family Dentistry
One office for grandparents, parents and kids keeps everyone's records and recall dates in a single place. Children get a gentle start, and adults get exams with gum monitoring and a cavity risk assessment.
Periodontics
Scaling and root planing clean below the gumline when gum disease has set in, and laser-assisted treatment is an option in some cases. Afterward, periodontal maintenance visits come more often than standard cleanings to keep things stable.
Emergency Dentistry
A cracked molar or sudden swelling should not sit for days just because the drive is long. We offer same-day evaluations for urgent cases whenever possible, along with temporary restorations and emergency extractions.
Oral Surgery
Extractions and grafting are handled in our office with detailed diagnostics up front. You leave with clear recovery guidance, which matters when you live a fair distance from town.
Dental Implants
Implants replace anything from a single tooth to a full arch, with placement and the final restoration planned together. Precision-guided placement is mapped in advance from a 3D scan.
Meet Your Dentist
"The best thing about dentistry is the people," says Dr. Katrina Lo, and her patients notice it. She lays out every option plainly and lets you decide without pressure, building each treatment plan around what you value most.
Insurance & Financing
Families without coverage can join the Platinum Smile Plan: $47 a month for adults and $40 a month for children 13 and under, plus a one-time $99 enrollment fee; the adult plan covers two exams, two cleanings and annual x-rays. This plan is not insurance. We also accept many major dental insurance plans and offer CareCredit and Cherry.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far is Advanced Dental Concepts from Hockinson, and how do I get there?
We are 10 miles from Hockinson Middle School, roughly a 19-minute drive. The usual way is NE 159th St to NE 172nd Ave and NE Ward Rd, then west on NE Fourth Plain Blvd and SR 500 to the NE Thurston Way exit. For anyone wanting a dentist near Hockinson, that keeps the whole trip on Clark County roads, toll-free.
Can three or four of us be seen on the same trip from Hockinson?
Often, yes. We try to line up family members in consecutive appointments so one drive covers everybody's cleaning and exam. Booking a few weeks ahead gives us the most room to keep the visits together, and our front desk will flag recall dates so the next family trip is easy to plan.
Is there a membership option for a family with no dental coverage?
Yes, the Platinum Smile Plan. Adults pay $47 a month and children 13 and under pay $40 a month, after a one-time $99 enrollment fee. The adult plan includes two exams and two cleanings a year, annual x-rays, one emergency exam and 15% off eligible restorative and cosmetic treatment, with some exclusions. It is a membership, not insurance.
Can Dr. Lo pull a badly damaged tooth in the office?
Yes. Tooth extractions are part of the oral surgery care offered here, and Dr. Lo reviews x-rays before she begins so there are no surprises. Nitrous oxide is available if you feel anxious. Before you leave, we go over aftercare and talk through replacement options, such as an implant or bridge, so you can plan the next step.
What if a toothache flares up while the office is closed?
Use a cold compress on the outside of your cheek, never heat, and avoid chewing on that side. Rinse gently with warm water if a tooth has broken. Our office is closed Friday through Sunday, so call first thing Monday at 8 AM and we will make every effort to see you as soon as possible.
Schedule Your Visit from Hockinson
Pick up the phone and dial (360) 345-3938, and we will help you plan one efficient trip to a dentist near Hockinson for the whole family. Neighboring communities are listed on our service areas page, and our main Dentist Vancouver, WA page has more about the practice.