Portland, OR – October 3, 2026 – Willamette Dental Group P.C.’s Lents, Oregon location welcomed OHSU School of Dentistry students and faculty for our largest and most successful Pediatric Partnership Day to date. Together, 50 OHSU students, six OHSU faculty members and 18 Willamette Dental Group employees provided care to 75 OHP pediatric patients.
The October 3 event brought the partnership to life through engaging interactions among pediatric patients, students, providers and staff. Willamette Dental Group is grateful for the opportunity to work with OHSU School of Dentistry to expand access to care and serve Oregon Health Plan patients in our community.
Event highlights:
- 50 OHSU students participated
- 6 OHSU faculty members participated
- 18 Willamette Dental Group, P.C. employees participated
- 75 patients received care: 41 in the morning and 34 in the afternoon
- Of 106 scheduled patients, 31 did not attend, resulting in an overall no-show rate of 30%
Procedures completed:
- 75 exams
- 68 sealants
- 17 sealant repairs
- 43 silver diamine fluoride (SDF) applications
- 63 fluoride applications
- 73 prophylaxis cleanings
- 99 X-rays
- 8 oral hygiene instruction sessions
- 6 pediatric referrals
- 7 language interpretation services
- Total procedures completed: 459
Through collaboration, mentorship and patient-first care, Willamette Dental Group and OHSU School of Dentistry continue to strengthen access to pediatric oral health care in our community.
About Willamette Dental:
Willamette Dental is the dental solution for long-term health. Its unique approach to dentistry combines evidence-based dental care, comprehensive dental insurance solutions, and clinical leadership to create a system that delivers patient-first care for better outcomes. Founded in 1970, Willamette Dental Group, P.C. provides oral health care services at 46 dental offices across Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Willamette Dental insurance companies provide coverage to over 400,000 members across the same service area.