Kaiser Permanente Dental volunteers provided $28,000 in free care to 39 patients at a Vancouver clinic, expanding access to essential dental services for vulnerable residents.
Vancouver, WA. — Kaiser Permanente Dental teams delivered more than $28,000 in essential care during a free community dental clinic held Saturday, Nov. 15, at the Cascade Park Dental Office. The event was hosted in partnership with Kaiser Permanente Northwest Community Health and the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington to expand access to dental services for uninsured and underserved residents across Clark County.
A total of 39 patients received treatment at the clinic, supported by volunteer dentists Lloyd Chang, DDS; Matthew Chung, DDS; Benjamin An, DDS; Mailiki Patterson, DDS; Hatai Jivagunchainan, DMD; and Thien-y Hoang, DMD. Nearly 30 Kaiser Permanente Dental team members assisted with clinical care, operations, and patient outreach.
“Access to dental care is crucial to overall health and wellness,” said Thien-y Hoang, DMD. “When people live with significant dental decay or oral infections, it isn’t just painful — it can put real strain on the body. Those infections increase the risk of bacteria entering the bloodstream, which can lead to heart problems and weaken the immune system. Helping patients address these issues is one of the most meaningful ways we can support their health.”…