Special Delivery Dental Care

Geriatric Dental Group (GDG) began in Portland, Oregon in 1974 as a federally funded pilot project to provide dental services for the elderly and handicapped in institutional settings. When the initial grant was completed, the program continued as a private clinic owned by three partners. In 1991, Special Delivery Dental Care, Inc. doing business as Geriatric Dental Group opened its doors as a non-profit charitable organization, aiming to provide dental health care that meets the particular needs of homebound patients and those 55 years and older. GDG offers comprehensive dental treatment for costs at 30-50% lower than the area average and provides long-term, interest-free payment plans. The organization also has field teams that travel to see patients in long-term care facilities and private homes, ensuring that those who are nonambulatory or unable to cope with the usual office setting receive the care they need.