The event provided essential dental services to 39 patients, delivering more than $28,000 in care to neighbors who need it most
Kaiser Permanente Dental teams showed their commitment to community health during a free community dental clinic at Cascade Park Dental Office in Vancouver on Saturday, Nov. 15. In partnership with Kaiser Permanente Northwest Community Health and the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, the event provided essential dental services to 39 patients, delivering more than $28,000 in care to neighbors who need it most.
Volunteer dentists Lloyd Chang, DDS; Matthew Chung, DDS; Benjamin An, DDS; Mailiki Patterson, DDS; Hatai Jivagunchainan, DMD; and Thien-Y Hoang, DMD worked alongside nearly 30 Kaiser Permanente Dental team members who supported patient care, clinic operations and outreach. The clinic is part of Kaiser Permanente’s ongoing effort to improve access to care for vulnerable community members across Clark County.
“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.”
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