- 16338 SE Stark St Portland, OR 97233
- gresham@rootsdental.com
- (503) 912-2600
- Hours: Mon–Thur 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Experience the Roots Dental difference
Welcome to Roots Dental in Gresham, the family and general dental practice of Dr. Jacob Kaufman. We’re excited to serve the Rockwood and surrounding communities. We take pride in providing our patients with comprehensive dental treatment that keeps everyone in our community healthy and smiling.
Request an appointment today to receive personalized care from our caring team!
Your Gresham Dentist


Dr Jacob Kaufman , DMD
General Dentist
Dr. Jacob Kaufman grew up in Newberg, Oregon. He spent a year in Minnesota where he wrestled for the Golden Gophers before returning home to finish his undergraduate education at Oregon State University. After OSU, Dr. Kaufman earned his DMD at Oregon Health and Science University, where he served as class president. Dr. Kaufman is passionate about making patients feel comfortable in the dental office. His focus is to create a dental home for his patients where they can accomplish their dental goals.
Dr. Kaufman lives near the Roots Dental Office with his Partner Jan, and their two dogs Dillard (after Damian Lillard) & Olive. He loves to get outdoors backpacking and camping. On the weekends you’ll likely find him at a concert listening to live music in Portland.
Dr. Kaufman enjoys the variety of general dentistry, helping patients achieve oral health, and improving smiles. He is devoted to honing his craft through continuing education and regularly takes CE courses as a member of Spear Education. Dr. Kaufman loves providing high-quality dental care to his local community.
- If I could have dinner with one person, dead or alive it would be… Patrick Gass, a family member who was on the Oregon Trail.
- When I wake up the first thing I do or think about is… Walk the dogs!
- If I could remake any movie and star in it, it would be… The Departed.
Meet Our Team

Aye
Dental Hygienist

Angela
Administrator/Treatment Coordinator

Ruben
Dental Assistant
Our patients say it best
“The staff is great! I appreciate their professionalism, as well as how they put you at ease during the entirety of the visit.”
DREW H.
“This Dentist took me in last minute to extract a tooth. They are very polite and a very caring team. This is absolutely the best Dentist in Portland, OR I have ever been to. He was very gentle also I felt no pain at all.”
MURPHY C.
“I am so glad this new dental office showed up down the street from me. After years of bad dental experiences, Dr. Jacqueline Gambee has made a lifelong client.”
JACQUELINE W.