As a member of the Spear Faculty Club, your dentist has chosen one of the worlds most respected and comprehensive education resources. Passionate about dentistry and committed to a lifetime of clinical learning and professional development, your dentist and dental team in this practice are dedicated to providing you with the highest level of care.
The founders and members of the American Academy of Clear Aligners believe in achieving cosmetic and healthy smiles through the use of clear aligner therapy. Themembers of AACA have brought together the top practitioners in North America to lead and educate dentists who wish to attain excellence in clear aligner orthodontic therapy.
Cris is one of our Dental Hygienists. She graduated from Westbrook College, is married and has one daughter and three cats. In her spare time, Cris volunteers at HART, the cat rescue group in Cumberland.
Becki is the office manager. She is a Graduate from the University of Maine Augusta with an associates degree. She has been a dental assistant for over ten years and was Dr. Keelings first assistant! Becki lives with her husband and two boys. She loves spending her free time outside camping, hiking, boating, and snowmobiling with her family.
Denka is our Financial Coordinator. Denka grew up in Germany and goes back yearly to visit family and friends. She lives in Maine with her husband, two sons, and three dogs. In her free time, she enjoys going for nature walks, gardening, and spending time with her family.
Nikki is one of our Dental Hygienists. She is a Portland native and recent graduate from the University of New England with a BS in Dental Hygiene. She enjoys spending her free time running outdoors with her German Shepard, painting and flipping thrift store clothing finds.
Camden is one of our newest team members. Camden was born and raised in Brewer, Maine and graduated from UMaine/Orono with her bachelors degree. She is now in her final year of dental hygiene school at UNE. Camden and her boyfriend have two small rescue dogs, and in their free time, they enjoy going to the beach, cooking and traveling.
Brittany is our front office coordinator and is a Portland native. Not only does Brittany work at The Dental Loft, she also owns a business, Casco Bay Creations, where she makes coastal inspired jewelry, clothing and home decor. Brittany lives in Portland with her husband and dog, and together they enjoy going to the beach and eating at their favorite restaurant, Brunos!
Adela is one of Dr. Keelings assistants. Not only does she work full time at The Dental Loft, she also is in school studying Health Sciences at Southern Maine Community College. She hopes to be a dental hygienist. In her spare time, Adela and her boyfriend Sam enjoy boating, fishing, kayaking and bowling with Adelas parents.
Heather Keeling is a professional and caring person 100% of the time. I dont have much money and am without dental insurance, but Dr. Keeling and her team always treated me with respect. Dr. Keeling did more for me than any other dentist had done in forty years. Up until January 2016, I didnt know who Dr. Keeling was. I needed a new dentist and after checking out a couple of other practices, I found Dr. Keeling. My wife also needed a new dentist, and I suggested she meet Dr. Keeling. We are both very pleased. I feel she is everything you would want in a dentist and a person. Dr. Keeling has gone above and beyond for me with all my dental issues, trying to get me help both in the office and on her own personal time with phone calls and letters, even though it doesnt benefit her.
The Root Cellar is so thankful for Dr. Heather Keeling. While she was studying to be a dentist, she used the skills she had to assist in our all-volunteer dental clinic. Herenthusiasm and heart for those less fortunate is evident as she continues to be a blessing, volunteering to serve many of the neglectedelderly, infirm, and unemployable neighbors of The Root Cellarwho endure pain and poor dental health here in the poor areas of Munjoy Hill in Portland, ME. Dr. Keeling has not let her busy schedule interfere with her volunteering, as she has now become a part of a team of dental professionals doing clinics on Saturdays! Thank you Dr. Keeling for restoring health and dignity to those in need!
Dr. Heather Keeling was born and raised in Maine. From a young age she always knew she wanted to explore a career in medicine, she wanted to treat patients, to give hands-on, compassionate care that improved patients health and quality of life. Dr. Keeling graduated from the University of New England with a Bachelors in Medical Biology, she then graduated from Boston University School of Medicine with a Masters in Oral Health Science. After considering her options and job shadowing a number of dentists, she decided to go to dental school.
Dr. Keeling earned her Doctorate in Dental Surgery from Dalhousie University Dental School in Nova Scotia, Canada. From the very beginning Dr. Keeling was very involved in organized dentistry. She was president of the Dalhousie Dentistry Students Society and Eastern Regional Councilor of the Federation of Canadian Dentistry Student Association.
Dr. Keeling also co-organized the first group of students from Dalhousie University to travel and volunteer at a free dental clinic in an impoverished Guatemalan village. She continues to travel and volunteer at the same village in Guatemala.
To say Dr. Keeling is passionate about helping people is an understatement. Since graduating from dental school and returning home to Maine, she has continued volunteer work at the Root Cellar on Munjoy Hill, a non-profit dental clinic for Hill residents, and spends time advocating for patients in need.
I just love it. Patients come from Maine and all over the world. I hear their stories. People are so appreciative. Dr. Heather Keeling talking about her volunteer work at The Root Cellar, a non-profit dental clinic for Munjoy Hill residents.
In January 2017, Dr. Heather Keeling opened her own practice, The Dental Loft, which is a full-service, patient-centered dental practice located at 1250 Congress Street in Portland, Maine. Dr. Keeling is actively involved in Maines dental community. She currently serves as the President of the Maine Dental Association.
Dr. Keeling is also committed to staying on top of new developments in the dental field, averaging 100 hours a year in continuing education courses. She is currently a Faculty Club member of Spear and a member of the Casco Bay Study Club chapter of the Seattle Study Club.
She and her husband Matt live in Portland with their twoKing Charles Cavaliers, Charlie and Lilly. Together they enjoy working out, skiing, boating and checking out all of Portlands great restaurants!
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Rating 5.0 out of 5 based on 234 reviews
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a year ago
Very pleasant and professional.
Alejandro De Orduna
a year ago
I was on vacation in Portland when one of my veneers cracked. After calling many dentists in the area who were unable to fit me into their schedule, I landed at The Dental Loft. Without hesitation they took me in. That in itself was amazing, even if I had to wait a couple of hours in the waiting room but not at all, they took me right in without having to wait. Upon engaging in conversation with the clinical team, I discovered they have a special machine that does same day veneers/crowns, not very common at all as not many dentists have this capability. What I thought was going to be a quick temporary veneer to get me through the vacation (which I would have been extremely grateful for) ended up being a quick 2-hour visit with a permanent veneer being placed instead. Their office is by far the friendliest dental office I have ever been to. The staff is knowledgeable, kind, and caring. Highly recommend this dentist to anyone who may need dental care. I wish they lived closer to me! Special shout out to the entire team but specifically Camden, Adela, Brittany, and Dr. Keeling. Words are not enough to express the sense of gratitude and appreciation for this practice.
Jazmine Blazquez
a year ago
Love the dental loft! All the staff is so sweet and it's evident they care for the patients. They're very attentive to all concerns and thorough in their work. Camden was particularly helpful and kind! Thanks dental loft!
Glenn McCrum
a year ago
Camden, the hygienist, was very personable and she explained everything very clearly. Her chair side demeanor was very calming. The front staff was very professional. I would highly recommend this clinic.
Sabrina Taylor
a year ago
I had Camden for x-rays and a cleaning today. She was fantastic. Gentle, respectful, and she explained every step as she went through it. She even was able to remove those terrible coffee stains :) Five stars and couldn't recommend more highly. Thank you Camden!
Mark McCain
a year ago
Friendly, clean, professional and affordable.
gary jamieson
a year ago
Never liked the Dentist Offices in the past. I feel very comfortable at The Dental Loft. Good people working here and Dr. Keeling is great They take great care of explaining what your out of pocket costs will be before doing any procedure.
LifeOfJosh
a year ago
I've been coming here since I was a child, and for good reason haven't left. The care here is unmatched. Dr. Keeling and her team spend the time and give quality service to their patients time and time again. Very happy with every encounter. #CleaningsbyCamden
Amanda Moreland
2 years ago
Everyone at the Dental Loft is amazing!!! I am so happy to have met the wonderful Dr Heather Keeling. I have had a life long fear of dentistry, but she has gone above and beyond to make me feel safe and comfortable while giving me the care I needed. The staff are incredibly friendly, helpful and professional.. you can tell they really enjoy working together as a team. They are always so happy to work with my schedule and budget that I no longer dread going to the dentist..I can't recommend this place enough!!
janet kandoian
2 years ago
All the people whom I have known at The Dental Loft are conscientious, kind, thorough, mindful, and cheerful professionals. I am grateful to be able to depend on their help, counsel, and care whether my needs are routine or emergency. I wrote the paragraph above over a year ago. My experiences with Dr. Keeling and the staff at the dental loft were that way before I wrote the review and have continued to be so since. They are wonderful and as ever, I am grateful for their care!!
Patrick Murphy
2 years ago
Highly recommend Nikki. Very friendly and professional
Colleen Topper
2 years ago
So happy I found The Dental Loft! Hands down the best dental experience I've ever had! Camden is so kind and made sure I was comfortable every step of the way. She's very knowledgeable and gave me a thorough cleaning. Dr. Keeling is exceptional and took her time answering questions, explaining and teaching me about my teeth, and I left with a better understanding of my oral health and most confident that I am in great hands. The office itself is very nice and clean, 10/10 highly recommend!!
Hillary L'Heureux
2 years ago
To quote Janice from Friends, "Oh My God!" This team is amazing! They listen to everything I say and proceed with the highest level of care. I've asked so many questions and every single person was more than happy provide an answer in a way that I understand. Both my boyfriend and I couldn't be more pleased with this office. We are proud to be Dental Loft patients.
Kristine Donatelli
2 years ago
Outside of my routine dental appointments with Dr. Keeling, I've been seeing Camden for Invaslign. She's been great to work with and the process has been seamless so far. They're always sending me updates on different opportunities I can utilize to save money on various services. Dr. Keeling and her team are the best!
Sarah Montimurro
2 years ago
The absolute best staff!
Joann Bautista
2 years ago
From the first visit, I felt welcomed by Dr. Keeling and her staff. They are all incredibly friendly, professional, and have provided the best service. I highly recommend The Dental Loft!
Scott Arritt
2 years ago
I had my first appointment at The Dental Loft this morning, and I could not be happier with the experience. Upon getting to their office, I was warmly greeted by their receptionist and asked to complete a few forms on a nearby laptop. The process was super easy, and the forms were done in a matter of minutes. After completing the paperwork, I was greeted and brought back for my exam by a hygienist named Camden. Camden was incredibly kind and thorough; from x-rays on, Camden explained what she was doing throughout the entire process, she also checked in repeatedly to make sure that I was comfortable. Once the exam was over, Dr. Keeling came in to look over my x-rays and the data that Camden had gathered. Like every other interaction that I'd had at The Dental Loft, working with Dr. Keeling was a pleasure. Dr. Keeling evaluated the x-rays and double-checked some of the concerns that Camden noted. She then sat with me for a while to discuss what she saw and what she thought our next steps should be. She straightforwardly answered all of my questions and set me up with a referral to an oral surgeon to have my wisdom teeth looked at. I ended my appointment with a cleaning and a polish. Camden recommended the marshmallow-flavored polish (Dr.Keeling seconded this). While I was incredulous at first, I'm glad I took their advice. It was delicious. It tasted like Lucky Charms! It feels weird to be so positive about a dental appointment, but the Dental Loft was that good!
Big DawgPaw
2 years ago
I can't say enough positive things about my recent visit to The Dental Loft. Heather and her team got me in for a chipped tooth next day and had me outta there in 30 minutes. The dentist is the last place I want to go on vacation but who knew I'd change my mind about that thanks to everyone at The Dental Loft.
Wendy Knight
2 years ago
Nancy and Chris are amazing! As for the rest of this office...not worth your time and definitely your money. There are great dentists with much more respect for the patient..you. Their receptionist is relentless. And, God forbid you owe Dr. Keeling any money at all! She'll be at your doorstep harassing you.
Jayne Sawtelle
2 years ago
As a former dentophobe, I used to approach every appointment with anxiety in my head and a lump in my chest. I'm not like that anymore, though, because the staff at The Dental Loft is kind, patient, amusing, and efficient. I'm never surprised by an unexpected procedure or belittled for my fear, and that has made me much more comfortable over the years. The space is spotless and filled with light, and I'm never kept waiting, which just adds to my relaxation. I highly recommend checking them out, especially if you have had negative experiences elsewhere.
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