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Coordinated Care

We believe that dental health is an important part of your overall health because poor dental health can cause serious problems in other parts of your body. That’s why we focus on your total health, with prevention in mind at all times. Members can experience the unique benefits of total health integration when they have both medical and dental coverage from Kaiser Permanente Northwest. Our dental and medical teams work together and have a coordinated approach to care, giving you another reason to smile.

Integrated Care To Support your Total Health

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Coordination

  • Our integrated electronic medical and dental record system gives Kaiser Permanente dental providers access to your relevant health history, enabling greater collaboration.
  • Your dentist can see if you’re due for a screening, lab test, or follow-up appointment.
  • Our network of dental providers makes referrals to Kaiser Permanente specialty dentists seamless for our members — without any additional paperwork or hassle.
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Convenience

  • Save a trip by taking care of minor medical needs, like flu shots or vaccinations, during your dental appointment.¹
  • Manage your overall care seamlessly, online and through the Kaiser Permanente app.²
  • Integrated dental, medical, and insurance services help make health care management easier.
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Quality

  • Our dental and medical teams collaborate for you and with you to help prevent illness and manage chronic conditions, with personalized prevention and treatment plans.
  • We use an evidence-based approach to proactively identify and take care of any dental issues before they become serious.
  • We cover more preventive services than most other dental plans, which helps avoid serious and pricey complications down the road.

¹Medical services are available at select dental locations. You must be enrolled in a Kaiser Permanente medical plan to receive medical care.

²To use the Kaiser Permanente app, you must be a Kaiser Permanente member registered on kp.org