50
Years of healthy smiles
Kaiser Permanente Dental is recognized as the leader in providing high-quality, patient-centered, comprehensive care, according to the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC).¹ Our top-notch dentists work together with our doctors, as part of the same system, to deliver quality care to members.
For 50 years, Kaiser Permanente Northwest has been helping our members thrive with healthy smiles and dental care that connects seamlessly to their medical plans. We know that oral health is an important part of your overall health and that’s why prevention is at the core of our philosophy. Taking care of your dental health can help decrease the risk of serious medical conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes, oral cancer, pregnancy complications, and more.
We combine dental, medical, pharmacy, and insurance services in one easy-to-use package to help make total health care simpler and more convenient.
Your oral health — the health of your teeth and gums — affects your overall health, medical costs, and quality of life. That’s why our medical and dental teams work together to help protect the total health of our members.
Did you know that your oral health is connected to your overall health?
Shared health records mean our dentists see when members are due for medical screenings and can even help schedule their appointments right away, which can lead to early detection if there is a problem.
Sign up on kp.org to easily manage your dental health online.
Our Oregon and Southwest Washington dental group has more than 160 general dentists, pediatric dentists, orthodontists, periodontists, oral surgeons, endodontists, and prosthodontists — and you can choose to see any of them. Our coverage options and high-quality care allow us to deliver you an outstanding service experience. In fact, 95% of our members would recommend us to family and friends.5
With 21 dental offices in the Portland metro area and Southwest Washington, from Longview, WA, to Salem and Eugene, OR, there’s sure to be one near you. Our dental offices are open Monday through Fridays, with Saturday hours for hygienist services and emergencies at most locations. Plus, you can often take care of minor medical needs, like flu shots or other vaccinations, during your dental appointment.6
Whether it’s teledentistry, online appointment scheduling, or express check-in, we offer innovative ways for members to save time and manage their health more conveniently.7
Call our Appointment Center 6:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., Monday through Friday to schedule a dental appointment. Members can also speak with an advice nurse 24/7 about non-urgent issues.
Send a secure message through kp.org or the Kaiser Permanente app.8
We offer a range of high-quality, affordable dental plans to small and large businesses, as well as individuals and families in Oregon and Southwest Washington. Explore our options below to find a dental plan that’s right for you.
¹Continuously accredited by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) since 1990. Kaiser Permanente Dental is the only AAAHC-accredited dental home in the Northwest, and the third in the nation to achieve dental home accreditation.
²According to the American Heart Association, https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/11/28/infections-may-be-a-trigger-for-heart-attack-stroke
³According to the American Association of Cancer Research, https://aacrjournals.org/cancerpreventionresearch/article/13/8/699/47350/Periodontal-Disease-Tooth-Loss-and-Risk-of
4According to the Oral Health Foundation, https://www.dentalhealth.org/news/study-highlights-link-between-gum-disease-and-premature-labour
5According To The Press Ganey Survey For January 2021–December 2021.
6Available at select locations. Member must be enrolled on a Kaiser Permanente dental and medical plan.
7When members receive care from a Kaiser Permanente Dental provider; and appropriate and available. Email capability is available for members with both Kaiser Permanente medical and dental coverage who are registered on kp.org. Video capability is currently available for orthodontic services.
8This feature is available to members with active kp.org accounts. To use the Kaiser Permanente app, you must be a member registered on kp.org.
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