Hospital-based dental care
For some patients, comprehensive dental treatment may be best provided in a hospital under general anesthesia.
Spectra Dental Care provides hospital-based dental treatment under general anesthesia for patients whose medical, behavioral, sensory, communication, or safety needs may make care in a traditional dental office difficult or unsafe.
Each patient is evaluated individually, and the care setting and treatment plan are based on clinical needs and available hospital resources.
What the process may include
The process may vary depending on the referral pathway, payer requirements, hospital requirements, and the patient’s clinical needs.
In general, care planning may include the following steps:
Review of referral information and available records
Consultation with the patient, family, guardian, or caregiver and review of medical history
Dental treatment planning and coordination with referring clinicians, medical providers, anesthesia, and hospital teams as needed
Hospital-based dental treatment under general anesthesia when this is the appropriate care setting
Postoperative instructions and follow-up planning
Referrals and getting started
Spectra Dental Care currently receives referrals through established payer and partner referral pathways.
Patient referrals, medical records, and patient-specific information should not be submitted through the website’s General Inquiry form. These should be sent through the established referral pathway or another approved secure communication method.
For general questions about Spectra Dental Care, our services, or the referral process, please contact our team.
Where hospital-based care is provided
Dr. Raji Samuel holds clinical privileges and provides hospital-based dental care at:
Providence St. Vincent Medical Center
Portland, Oregon
Providence Newberg Medical Center
Newberg, Oregon
Willamette Valley Medical Center
McMinnville, Oregon
The hospital used for an individual patient depends on clinical needs, referral pathway, scheduling, and hospital availability.
Spectra Dental Care is an independent dental practice.
Have a general question?
For general questions about Spectra Dental Care, our services, or the referral process, please contact our team.