Donated Dental Services (DDS) in Oregon
Information for applicants
Applicants must have no means to afford dental care and must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Over 65 years of age
- Permanently disabled
- Need medically necessary dental care
What to expect?
- Volunteers provide comprehensive treatment to eligible patients
- Volunteers do not provide emergency services
- Volunteers do not provide cosmetic treatment
If you have documentation from a physician stating that you cannot receive essential medical treatment due to your dental condition you can apply for the program even if you county is closed.
If you are a veteran who meets the qualifications above, please apply to the program by clicking the button below. Even if your county is closed, you may still apply.
Oregon Program Contact
Marsha Thomas, DDS Coordinator
503.594.0837
303.534.5290 (fax)
mthomas@DentalLifeline.org
Dental Lifeline Network • Oregon
1800 15th St, Ste 100
Denver, CO 80202
We are ONLY accepting applications in the following counties. If your county is not listed, we cannot accept your application at this time.
- Clackamas
- Deschutes
- Douglas
- Jackson
- Lane
- Linn
- Marion
- Multnomah
- Washington
- Yamhill
Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply in all counties.
Click here to see if you qualify for the DDS Program
Want to mail your application?
Submit Additional Documents for Your Application
About the Oregon DDS Program
Volunteer Dentists in Oregon
Volunteer Laboratories in Oregon
in Donated Treatment to Patients in Oregon
Patients treated in Oregon since 1988
Oregon Donated Dental Services (DDS) State Annual Report
Leadership Council
Deborah Struckmeier, DMD
Chair
Gerald L. Kennedy, DMD, MAGD
Robert S. Cravitz, DDS
Derrick Luksch
Lames McMahan, DMD, FAGD
Barry Taylor, DMD
Sponsors & Funders
- Oregon Dental Association
- Moda Partners, Inc.
- Rose E. Tucker Charitable Trust
- Wheeler Foundation
Help Restore Smiles Through Volunteering
Make a difference by volunteering your dental expertise to help patients in need. Whether you're a general dentist, specialist or lab, your skills can change lives through our Donated Dental Services (DDS) program.
Support Dental Lifeline Network
Honor loved ones, become a corporate sponsor, or give monthly to make a lasting impact. You can even celebrate special occasions by hosting an online campaign to help patients in need.
“I appreciate everything you have done for me. With my new teeth you gave me back the confidence to smile again and the ability to eat again. Thank you very much!”
– Phillip (right), an Oregon DLN patient with Dr. Gerald Kennedy, an OR DLN volunteer
Will You See One? Volunteer Today!
1800 15th Street, Suite 100
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303.534.5360
Fax: 303.534.5290
