Portland, OR – April 25, 2026 – Willamette Dental’s Beaverton, Oregon location welcomed clinicians, staff, and OHSU School of Dentistry students for Pediatric Partnership Day. Together, we provided care to 46 OHP pediatric patients, with every child receiving a full exam and cleaning. Patients also received any indicated preventive treatment including sealants, silver diamine fluoride (SDF), fluoride treatment, and X-rays—ensuring comprehensive care and timely access for each family.
Two groups of OHSU students participated—one in the morning and one in the afternoon. In each segment, 20 pairs of students treated Willamette Dental patients under the guidance of OHSU faculty and WD clinicians, with every student pair seeing at least two patients during their shift. The event offered invaluable real-world experience for emerging dental professionals while strengthening our ongoing partnership with OHSU School of Dentistry.
We extend our appreciation to everyone who contributed to the day’s success:
- Kari Engholm, Director of Operations, Hood region
- Natalie Pedersen, Practice Administrator, Beaverton
- Dr. Geoffrey Purcell, OHSU Preceptor and General Dentist, Beaverton
- Dr. Mahmoud Maghsoudlou, Managing Dentist, Tigard
- Dr. Estrellita Ramirez, Managing Dentist, Lents
- Dr. Priscilla Mong, General Dentist, Jefferson
- Jaime L., Lead Dental Assistant, Beaverton
- Stephanie S., Dental Assistant, Beaverton
- Jules L., Dental Assistant, Beaverton
- Brittany C., Dental Assistant, Beaverton
- Miranda Hanson, Dental Assistant, Stark 2
- Kimberly D., Care Advocate, Stark 2
- Mayra C., Care Advocate, Stark 2
- Dr. Foster Page, Division Head of Dental Public Health, Community Dentistry
- Dr. Stauffer, Director of OHSU Pediatric Dentistry Resident Graduate Program
- Dr. Allen, OHSU Pediatric Dentistry Resident
- Lauren Richards, Pediatric Student Interest Group Leads
- Levi LeMert, Pediatric Student Interest Group Leads
Through collaboration, mentorship, and patient-first care, Willamette Dental and OHSU continue to build a brighter future for pediatric oral health 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, the group practice operates nearly 50 dental offices across Washington, Oregon and Idaho and provides oral health care to over 430,000 members of its insurance plans.