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Washington is close enough to Peoria that plenty of residents already make the trip daily, whether that’s for work, for OSF and UnityPoint appointments, or for shopping along War Memorial Drive. Pine Glen Dental Group is at 838 W Glen Ave, roughly 13 miles east to west via US-24, usually a 20 to 25 minute drive from the Historic Square area.
Washington has genuinely well-regarded dental care, and patients here tend to be loyal for decades. We’re not trying to talk anyone out of a dentist they trust. The Washington patients who end up with us are usually in one of three situations: their longtime dentist retired or sold the practice, they’ve been rotating between offices in a multi-location group and want one consistent place, or they’ve started needing serious restorative work and want a practice that does it every day.
That middle one comes up more than you’d expect. Several groups serving Washington operate multiple offices across central Illinois, which is convenient, but it can mean seeing a different provider depending on which location has availability. Pine Glen is one office with two dentists, Dr. Lori Rice and Dr. Jacey Thelen. You come to the same place and see the same people.
We refer surgical implant placement to a partner oral surgeon and root canals to an endodontist, then complete the restoration ourselves once the specialist’s work is done.
If you’re switching from another practice, your first visit typically starts with a conversation about your dental history and what brought you in, followed by an exam and any imaging our team needs to get a clear picture. Dr. Lori Rice or a member of our clinical team will walk you through what we find and lay out your options before any treatment begins, so you know what to expect before you commit to anything.
Full details on scheduling, new patient forms, and what to bring are on our new patient page.
We don’t participate in insurance networks. Before treatment, you get a real-time estimate of what your plan is expected to cover and what you’ll owe, you pay that estimated portion at the visit, and we file the claim with your carrier as a courtesy. Any balance after the claim processes is yours. We take cash, personal checks, Visa, Mastercard, and American Express.
Pine Glen Dental Group has served the greater Peoria area for more than two decades, with a BBB A+ rating, a 4.7-star Google rating, and Nextdoor Neighborhood Favorite recognition every year from 2018 through 2024. If you’re in Washington and reevaluating where you go, we’re happy to talk through whether we’re a good fit before you book anything.
These ratings and recognitions reflect patient feedback collected across Google, the Better Business Bureau, and Nextdoor. You can read more patient experiences on our testimonials page, and learn about our local community involvement in the greater Peoria area.
Honestly, if you’re happy with your dentist, stay. Washington patients typically come to us when their longtime dentist retires or sells the practice, when they want one consistent office instead of rotating between locations in a group, or when they start needing significant restorative work.
Around 13 miles via US-24, typically 20 to 25 minutes from the Historic Square area depending on traffic through Peoria. Many Washington residents already drive this route for work or medical appointments.
Same office, same two dentists. We operate one location with Dr. Rice and Dr. Thelen, so you’re not moving between branches or seeing whichever provider is covering that day, which is a difference worth noting if you’ve been with a multi-location group.
Yes. With your written authorization, we request your records and recent X-rays from your previous office so we’re not repeating imaging you’ve already had. Just let us know the practice name when you schedule.
Yes, Pine Glen Dental Group is currently welcoming new patients from Washington and the surrounding area. Availability can vary by day, so we recommend calling ahead or requesting an appointment online to find a time that works best for your schedule.
In many cases, it helps to bring a photo ID, your insurance information if you plan to submit for reimbursement, and a list of any current medications. If you’ve signed a records release with your previous dentist, recent X-rays and treatment notes can also help our team get up to speed quickly.
Pine Glen Dental Group operates on a fee-for-service basis and is not in-network with dental insurance plans. We can still work with most plans by giving you a real-time estimate before treatment and filing your claim as a courtesy, so you may recover any out-of-network reimbursement your plan allows.
We reserve time for dental emergencies such as broken teeth, lost fillings, and sudden tooth pain, and in many cases can see Washington patients the same day they call. You can learn more about how we handle urgent visits on our emergency dentistry page, or call ahead so our team can plan for your visit.
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Contacting Pine Glen Dental Group is easy! Our friendly staff is available to assist you with scheduling appointments, answering inquiries about treatment options, and addressing any concerns you may have. Whether you prefer to give us a call, send us an email, or fill out our convenient online contact form, we’re here to help. Don’t wait to take the first step towards achieving the smile of your dreams – reach out to us today and discover the difference personalized dental care can make.