Rooted in the Klamath Basin dental community

Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission: To promote the art and science of dentistry, foster professional camaraderie, support private practice sustainability, and advocate for high-quality, patient-centered oral healthcare across Klamath and Lake counties. Our Vision: A resilient regional dental community where local clinicians operate with professional independence, continuous educational backing, and strong peer support, ensuring high standards of dental care for every resident in Southern Oregon.

The Klamath Dental Society (KDS) serves as an official component society of the Oregon Dental Association (ODA) and the American Dental Association (ADA), uniting general dentists, dental specialists, and clinical care teams throughout Klamath Falls, Lakeview, and the surrounding Southern Oregon communities under shared standards of clinical mastery, patient advocacy, and professional ethics. Under the leadership of Dr. Theresa K. Tucker, KDS provides the local organizational infrastructure that protects private practice autonomy while keeping regional clinicians connected to statewide legislative movements and national clinical advancements, bridging independent private practices, community health centers, regional healthcare networks, and public health initiatives across Klamath and Lake counties.