Willamette Dental Group - Spokane - Northpointe

Willamette Dental Group - Spokane - Northpointe is a specific location of the broader Willamette Dental Group, a pioneering integrated dental delivery system founded in 1970. This clinic operates as part of a large multi-specialty dental group with nearly 50 offices across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. The Northpointe location in Spokane, WA, emphasizes a family-friendly environment, prioritizing honesty and integrity. The core philosophy of Willamette Dental Group revolves around proactive, evidence-based dental care, aiming to prevent disease rather than just reacting to problems. They utilize the latest scientific research to create customized treatment plans, focusing on long-term oral health. Their approach includes comprehensive exams, digital X-rays, oral cancer screenings, caries and periodontal risk assessments, and personalized dental care plans. They also stress less invasive treatments like remineralization and sealants, with drilling as a last resort. Willamette Dental Group offers a full spectrum of dental services. This includes general dentistry, restorative treatments (fillings, crowns, dental implants, bridges, dentures), and specialized care such as orthodontics (traditional braces and Invisalign), periodontics (gum disease treatment), endodontics (root canals), and oral and maxillofacial surgery (extractions, jaw conditions). They also provide pediatric dentistry, with select offices offering care from pediatric dentists who specialize in children's and special needs patients' unique oral healthcare needs, including in-house sedation options. A distinctive aspect of Willamette Dental Group is its integrated model, which combines dental care with comprehensive dental insurance solutions. This approach aims to simplify dental care, offering plans with no annual maximums or deductibles and predictable out-of-pocket costs. Their dentists are salaried and incentivized based on improving health outcomes, providing timely care, and maintaining high patient experience scores, rather than being paid on a fee-for-service basis or production. This aligns their goals with patient health and satisfaction. The group is committed to quality, utilizing electronic health records (EHR) that embed quality measures into every visit and following National Committee on Quality Assurance (NCQA) guidelines for all providers. They also actively solicit patient feedback through surveys to continuously improve their services. The Northpointe clinic, like others in the group, offers extended hours and rotating Saturday appointments for patient convenience, along with emergency services. They also provide certified translation services and auxiliary aids for members with disabilities.