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
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
Lane
Marion
Multnomah
Washington
Veteran applicants are encouraged to apply in all counties.
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 your 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.
“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