About Tide & Timber Pediatric Dentistry

Our Approach

At Tide & Timber Pediatric Dentistry, we believe every child deserves care that is tailored to their unique needs. That’s why we provide patient-centered dental care based on each child’s individual risk for oral disease, ensuring the right support at the right time.

Our highest priority is creating positive, comfortable experiences so children feel safe and supported at the dentist. By fostering these pleasant visits, we aim to build lifelong trust in dental care and help kids understand the importance of maintaining a healthy smile.

We also know that parents and guardians play an essential role in their child’s oral health. We encourage families to share their concerns, goals, and questions, and we partner with them to support good habits and care at home.

Above all, we are grateful for the opportunity to serve families in Whatcom County and beyond. It’s our privilege to help children in our local community grow up with healthy smiles and positive memories of their dental care.

Meet the Team

Dr. Mitch

Dr. Mitchell Westberg is a board-certified pediatric dentist with a passion for helping children build lifelong healthy habits through fun, positive dental experiences. He earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree from Indiana University School of Dentistry and completed his pediatric dental residency at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis, where he also served as chief resident. Before relocating to Bellingham, Dr. Mitch practiced in his hometown of Albany, Oregon, where he developed a strong foundation in relationship-based, child-focused care.

Dr. Mitch’s approach to dentistry centers on building trust with his patients and their families. He believes that by creating a safe, welcoming, and even fun dental environment, children can grow up without fear of the dentist—and even look forward to their visits. Inspired by his own joyful experiences at the pediatric dentist growing up, he strives to offer the same kind of supportive, educational care that empowers kids and reassures parents. Whether it’s a child proudly finishing a visit or a parent learning something new to support their child’s oral health, these everyday moments are what he finds most fulfilling.

Outside of the office, you may find Dr. Mitch spending time with his wife and daughter, riding bikes, cooking or baking, building and crafting things, or relaxing with good music. Now proud to call Bellingham home, Dr. Mitch feels honored to serve the families of Whatcom County. He values the strong sense of community here and is committed to contributing to it by providing compassionate, expert care to every child who walks through his doors. He considers it a privilege to live, work, and raise a family in such a vibrant and welcoming place.

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Dental Assistant

Stephanie

Having been a dental assistant for over 20 years, Stephanie has found her true passion in providing oral health care to children, helping them feel safe, confident, and cared-for during each visit. Working with children brings her so much joy every single day!

When not working at our office, you can find Stephanie enjoying quality time with her family. She loves proudly supporting her daughter cheerleading at sporting events and her son at his baseball and basketball games. Her heart overflows with love for her family, friends, career, and the many blessings that make her world so meaningful!

Dental Assistant

Emma

Emma first recognized her passion for pediatric dentistry several years ago when she was given the opportunity to provide an oral health presentation at a preschool her friend was a teacher at. She absolutely loves working with our patients (especially the really young ones!) to create a positive impression of the dentist and help them grow their confidence each and every visit.

In her free time Emma enjoys painting with acrylics, getting absorbed in a book, and spending time with her friends and roommates.

Office Manager

Jacky

As both a dental assistant and the office manager, Jacky always does what she can to help things run smoothly at our office. She loves working with children because they bring so much energy and personality to each appointment. For her, being able to help make dental visits fun and positive for them is the best part of her job.

As a Bellingham native, Jacky has so much passion for our local community. Outside of work, she loves exploring nearby trails, hanging out with friends, and trying out new coffee shops (recommendations are always welcome!).

Front Office

Katie

The first friendly face you’ll typically see when you walk through our doors is our front office specialist, Katie. She loves welcoming all of our patients and their families, and doing whatever she can to make appointments smooth, fun, and stress-free. For her, working in pediatric dentistry is especially fulfilling being able to help create positive, lasting dental experiences for our patients and their families.

Considering herself to be a total ‘foodie’, Katie loves to explore local restaurants and small business around town in her free time. Whether she’s trying out a new dish or checking out a weekend event, she’s always up for an adventure!

What parents are saying about Dr. Mitch

Built her confidence and trust

“I cannot recommend Dr. Mitch enough. My daughter had a terrible experience with a previous dentist, and by the time we came to Dr. Mitch, she was absolutely terrified of the dental office. She was unwilling to cooperate or allow any treatment to be done. Over the course of a year, Dr. Mitch patiently built her confidence and trust. With his encouragement and gentle approach, she eventually felt safe enough to receive treatment in office, something I never thought possible.”

Best pediatric dentists, hands down!

“Dr. Mitch is one of the best pediatric dentists, hands down! I’ve met more than half a dozen different dentist through the years and both my experience as a parent and my girls’ experiences as patients have been exceptional! He is kind, compassionate, friendly, gentle, and extraordinarily patient. He is also very informative to me as a parent and to my girls with any questions we have while thoroughly explaining any treatment recommendations and why they were recommended. He always takes his time to answer any questions we have and best of all… my girls absolutely love him!”

Truly creates a safe and supportive environment

“Dr. Mitch truly creates a safe and supportive environment for children. He takes the time to build genuine rapport, allowing kids to move at their own pace. He is not only caring and knowledgeable, but also incredibly respectful of parents. He explains everything clearly, involves us in every decision, and educates without ever making anyone feel judged.”

Exceptional at what he does

“Thanks to Dr. Mitch, my daughter now has a strong, positive foundation for her oral health, and as both a parent and someone who has had the privilege of working alongside him, I can say with complete confidence that he is exceptional at what he does.”

Truly cares about his patients

"Dr. Mitch is one of the best dentists we have seen. Before coming to his office my kids were scared to step foot into a dentist office, after a few visits with Dr. Mitch that fear turned into excitement! He’s gentle, knowledgeable, doesn’t over treat and truly cares about his patients!"

Children look forward to their appointments

"Dr. Mitch is the kind of dentist every parent wants for their kids. Since we started seeing him, all five of my children actually look forward to their appointments. He’s created an environment where they feel at ease instead of anxious. He’s kind, compassionate, and always so gentle with them. Truly the best!"

10 / 10!

“Dr. Mitch has seen both my children aged 4 and 8 and is great with them both. He provides a welcoming safe space for my children while providing me feedback on how they’re doing and tips on how to improve their at home routines. 10/10!”

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Tide & Timber Pediatric Dentistry
Proudly Serving Whatcom County

Hours

MON · TUE · WED 8:30am-5pm

ADDRESS

Tide & Timber Pediatric Dentistry
707 W Bakerview Rd.
Bellingham, WA 98226