Willamette Dental Group - Spokane Valley

Willamette Dental Group - Spokane Valley is a specific location of the broader Willamette Dental Group, a prominent dental clinic group established in 1970. This practice operates as a "dental-only integrated delivery system" across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, with nearly 50 dental offices. The Spokane Valley office, located at 9019 E Mission Ave, emphasizes a patient-first philosophy rooted in evidence-based dentistry and preventive care. Their core philosophy centers on preventing disease rather than solely reacting to problems, aiming to break the "disease-repair cycle." This is achieved through personalized dental care plans developed during the initial visit, which include risk assessments for caries (tooth decay) and periodontal disease (gum disease). They prioritize non-invasive treatments like remineralization and sealants, reserving drilling as a last resort. The clinic offers comprehensive dental services, including general dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, endodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery, and pediatric dentistry. They employ a team of dentists and specialists who are salaried and incentivized based on health outcomes and patient experience, rather than a fee-for-service model, which they state eliminates upselling. Willamette Dental Group distinguishes itself by integrating dental care with its own comprehensive dental insurance solutions, offering predictable, low co-pays and often no annual maximums or deductibles for members. They are committed to transparency, publishing unfiltered patient ratings and comments online for their providers. They also invest in ongoing training and mentorship for their dental professionals through The Skourtes Institute, founded by co-founder, president, and CEO, Eugene Skourtes, DMD, which focuses on advancements in oral health through research, scholarship, and community building.