04/21/2026
We have an important update for our patient families 💙
The Oregon Dental Services plan through OHP that we have previously been able to bill and accept has made changes to its network, and as part of this update, patients covered under this plan are being reassigned to other participating dental offices as of May 1st, 2026.
Our understanding is that this change will apply to all patients on the ODS plan in Linn, Benton, and Lincoln county. This decision was made by the dental plan itself and is not due to a contract change initiated by our office.
We understand this may feel unexpected, and we’re here to support you during the transition. If you have questions about your child’s care, records, or next steps, please reach out—we’re happy to help.
We are deeply saddened by this change. It has always been Dr. Jay and Pediatric Dental Associates pleasure to take care of families in this area, including Oregon Health Plan patients with this dental plan and unfortunately we were given very little notice of this change. We have begun calling families with kiddo's scheduled in early May so that you may call the new office to get established and get on their schedule.
Since our schedules our booked out six months in advanced, please call the office if this may affect your child's scheduled appointment with us. We can discuss your options and let you know if we are able to keep them on the schedule. Families on the dental plan are supposed to be receiving a letter notifying them of this change and where they will be assigned, so keep an eye out for that in the mail.
Again, we are very sorry for any inconvenience this causes in your schedule and in your child's dental care. We are here to help in any way we can.
