Geriatric Dental Group (GDG) began in Portland, Oregon in 1974 as a federally funded pilot project to provide dental services for the elderly and handicapped in institutional settings. When the initial grant was completed the program continued as a private clinic owned by three partners. In the early nineties, the partners agreed to relinquish their ownership of the clinic and convert it into a non-profit organization. In 1991, Special Delivery Dental Care, Inc. doing business as Geriatric Dental Group opened its doors as a non-profit charitable organization. The mission, to provide dental health care that meets the particular needs of homebound patients, and to persons 55 years and older, or wheelchair-bound patients of any age, in a clinical setting. An additional goal in GDGs mission is to provide education on proper oral health care to the public. GDG provides its patients comprehensive dental treatment for costs at 30-50% lower than the area average and offers long-term, interest-free payment plans, as well as charitable contributions. In addition to our office setting, field teams travel to see patients in long-term care facilities, group and private homes.
Geriatric Dental Group offers its patients comprehensive dental care, including diagnostic, preventive, restorative, oral surgery, endodontic, fixed and removable prosthetics and field (mobile) dentistry. GDG also provides education in proper oral health care maintenance to patients, caregivers and staff at institutional settings. To fit the criteria to be treated in our office a patient must be 55 years of age or older or in need of a wheelchair accessible clinic. Several of GDGs operatories are designed to comfortably fit an over-sized wheelchair or stretcher so the patient need not transfer. GDG accepts patients of all race, gender, and socioeconomic status. GDGs field dentistry is offered to patients of any age that are nonambulatory or are unable to cope with the usual office setting. The field teams are able to complete all dental procedures excluding root canals. Field teams also provide oral health maintenance training to care providers on a regular basis. GDG has patients that come from all over the Pacific Northwest. Although the majority comes from the Portland/Vancouver and Puget Sound areas, many travel two to three hours from all directions in Oregon and Washington to seek our services. We even have patients that travel from as far North as Alaska, one man takes the bus up from Northern California and several patients make the drive from Northern Idaho to Federal Way. For many patients, it is more economical to pay the expense of traveling a long distance to Geriatric Dental Group rather than pay their local dentists fees.
All offices are lead by a full-time executive director, who reports to a board of volunteer directors. GDGs staff receives competitive salaries and excellent benefits, including medical insurance, dental care, retirement plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave, continuing education, quarterly bonuses and paid malpractice insurance for dentists. Employees also enjoy a professional and comfortable working environment. The pride the employees take in the success of the clinic can be seen and felt in the atmosphere throughout the office
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Rating 4.8 out of 5 based on 239 reviews
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newest oldest highest lowestGina Ariosa
a year ago
An affordable alternative for the older population. The people working there have always been considerate and caring in my many years of using their services. I only wish more services like this were more widely available to others.
Myrtie McKercher
a year ago
Always friendly, professional care, easing discomfort of going to the dentist!
Glenna Henrici
a year ago
Other than traffic from Oregon to Washington it was very pleasant. Office is nice and open feeling. Individual rooms look clean. It is very professional. My cleaning was done quickly and was pleasant. The dentist was thorough I believe and very nice to me. I only wish you had a closer Oregon location again.
Arthur Goussy
a year ago
Very good experience!
Jerry Duff
a year ago
My last cleaning appointment went well, I have sensitive gums and the tech, did everything to avoid any pain. Most efficient person to clean my teeth in a long time.
Sharon Duffy
a year ago
I had a actual dentist that cleaned my teeth.... He did the best job I have ever had with a teeth cleaning. I'll ask for home again!
Reed Hansen
a year ago
Very pleased with the personnel, dentists and the prices.
Julie Mode
a year ago
It went very well
David Lee
a year ago
I have been many times to Ger Dent over the years and yesterday for the 2nd time I had to jump out of the chair, throw off the "bib" glasses, etc. and LEAVE DURING a cleaning due to the incompetence, fumbling, and carelessness of the DENTIST who was filling in for my usual hygienist. Her main accomplishment was to inflict pain as the result of what seemed to be lack of experience. Don't let a person named NAVIS clean your teeth!
Michael Hanscom
a year ago
Have been going to Geriatric Dental for over 10 years; the entire staff had always treated us well and are awesome in providing quality, affordable dental care. Highly recommended!
Janice Brewer
a year ago
Has a lovely experience. Love how can get an appointment in a timely manner when need to reschedule.hygentist professional and well trained and caring
Sharon Hanscom
a year ago
We have been going to Geriatric Dental for more than 10 years. The entire staff does such a wonderful job of taking care of our dental needs. Thanks!
Charlene Neal
a year ago
My parents, husband and I have been going to GDG for years, and have always been so pleased with the quality of work done, as well as quality people we've gotten to interact with! I do miss seeing the puppies and canaries in the Vancouver clinic, though! ;-)
Norm Harris
a year ago
Great staff.
Debra Price
a year ago
I am always treated as if I am the only patient Pat has for the day
Anlee Isaacson
a year ago
This is an impressive professional group. It's effortless and painless! to have my teeth filled.
Sandy Kratzinger
a year ago
Out of dental floss. Yes
Leeanne Vanorder
a year ago
Love Dr Alex,, goes above and beyond to see you have the very best care.
Debra Light
a year ago
Very happy with my appointment
Rita Vaught
a year ago
My appointments are always good. Everyone in the office is really pleasant. I love Dr Alex. He's kind and caring. I've never had a dentist that was so fast at his job. I'm very happy to have found GDG.
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