East Springfield, Highway 126

Your Thurston, Oregon Dental Practice

Thurston has its own identity. The Highway 126 corridor, the Thurston Hills Natural Area, Thurston High pride, the cul-de-sac neighborhoods tucked into the eastern side of Springfield. We see Thurston families regularly because we're closer than most realize. From Main Street Thurston, you're at our Centennial Boulevard office in about 10 minutes. Whether you're a long-time Thurston resident, a Mountaingate or Quail Run homeowner, or someone who just bought one of the new Woodland Ridge builds, we welcome the chance to be your dental practice. Dr. Matthew Collins lives in the Eugene-Springfield area himself, so the same dentist treating your family knows the same Highway 126 route home you do.

~10 Min
Drive Time From
Main Street Thurston
Hwy 126
Direct Route
To Our Office
Same City
Same Springfield
School District
Thurston, Oregon, served by Two Rivers Dental Group

The Thurston Subdivisions We Serve

Thurston covers a wide area on the eastern side of Springfield. Here's where our Thurston patients tell us they live.

Established Area

Main Street Thurston

The historic heart of the original Thurston community along Main Street, with the post office, Albertsons, and the local shops residents have used for decades.

Hillside Homes

Thurston Hills

Homes tucked into the hills with mountain and valley views, including properties backing up to the Thurston Hills Natural Area's 10 miles of hiking trails.

Family Neighborhood

Quail Run

The Quail Run community with its quieter cul-de-sac streets and family-focused layout. A common starting place for new families settling in Thurston.

Newer Construction

Mountaingate

A newer development with available lots for custom builds. Several of our newer Thurston patients are families who just moved into Mountaingate homes.

New Construction

Woodland Ridge

The newest Hayden Homes community, with single and two-story builds in an established Thurston neighborhood. Easy access to Main Street and Highway 126.

1940s-1970s Builds

Established Cul-de-Sacs

The mid-century ranch homes and split-levels that make up much of Thurston's housing stock. Many of these families have been our patients for years.

A Real Community Within Springfield

Thurston was its own town with its own post office before being annexed by Springfield. That history still shapes how locals see themselves today.

Thurston, Oregon community area
Geography

Highway 126 Runs Right Through

Highway 126 connects Thurston to the rest of Springfield, the McKenzie River corridor to the north, and the Cascades to the east. Our patients use it daily.

Outdoor Life

Thurston Hills Natural Area

10 miles of hiking trails, valley views, and Mt. Pisgah on the horizon. The kind of backyard that keeps Thurston families here for generations.

Identity

Thurston High Pride

One of Springfield's two main public high schools. Thurston pride runs deep in this community, and it's one of the first ways locals identify their neighborhood.

Getting Here From Thurston

From Main Street Thurston

Via Highway 126 West

~10 Minutes
  1. Head west on Main Street
  2. Continue onto Highway 126
  3. Exit at Pioneer Parkway / 28th Street
  4. Head north on Pioneer Parkway
  5. Turn east on Centennial Boulevard
  6. Office is at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3
From Thurston Hills

Via 58th & Main Street

~10-12 Minutes
  1. Head down the hill toward Main Street
  2. Turn west on Main Street toward Springfield
  3. Continue onto Highway 126 west
  4. Exit at Pioneer Parkway / 28th Street
  5. Turn north, then east on Centennial
  6. Office is at 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3

Why Thurston Patients Drive a Few Extra Minutes

Closer Than Most, Different in the Right Ways

Thurston has dental options, including some practices closer to home. Here's what brings Thurston families to our Centennial Boulevard office instead.

Reason One

The Whole Family in One Place

From a kindergartener's first checkup to a grandparent's dentures, we treat every age under one roof. Thurston families with multiple generations don't have to coordinate appointments at three different practices.

Reason Two

An Unhurried Visit

Many practices push through patients on tight schedules. Dr. Collins takes the time to explain what he sees and what he recommends, so you leave understanding your situation, not just having had work done.

Reason Three

Same Springfield Identity

We're not in Eugene, Coburg, or somewhere far from your daily route. We're another part of Springfield. The kids' school district, the local news, the community calendar are the same ones you already pay attention to.

Where to Find Us

About 10 minutes from Main Street Thurston, just off Highway 126. Easy parking right at the office.

Two Rivers Dental Group 1717 Centennial Blvd, Suite #3
Springfield, OR 97477
(541) 746-9552

Thurston Patient FAQ

About 10 minutes from Main Street Thurston. The straightest route is Highway 126 west, exit at Pioneer Parkway, head north, then east on Centennial Boulevard. From the Thurston Hills neighborhoods, allow 12 minutes to account for the descent down to Main Street.
Yes, technically. Thurston is the eastern part of Springfield, annexed years ago after operating as its own community with its own post office. Most locals still call themselves "from Thurston" rather than "from East Springfield" though, because the area has its own identity, school pride, and geography.
Yes. We welcome new Thurston patients of every age. Visit our patient resources page to download new patient forms ahead of your first visit so we can hit the ground running when you arrive.
Absolutely. We see plenty of patients from Mountaingate, Quail Run, Woodland Ridge, and the established Thurston Hills neighborhoods. The drive from any Thurston subdivision to our Centennial Boulevard office is straightforward via Highway 126.
Call us right away at (541) 746-9552. We hold same-day slots open every business day for urgent situations. From Thurston, you can be in our chair within about 10 minutes for severe pain, a broken tooth, a lost crown, or any other dental emergency.

Ready to Schedule Your Visit?

Whether you've lived in Thurston for decades or just moved into a new build, we'd love to welcome you. Call to get started.

Call (541) 746-9552
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