World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry Joins SALT Dental Partners

SALT Dental Partners Announces New Pediatric Dentistry Partnership in Portland, Oregon with World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry

SALT Dental Partners welcomed a new partner on January 14, 2026 with World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry, a leading pediatric dental group serving the Greater Portland market.

Founded in 2008 by Dr. Michelle Stafford, World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry has grown into a market-leading practice with four pediatric dentists delivering high-quality, patient-centered care to families across the Greater Portland area. This marks SALT’s second partnership of 2026 and its fourth pediatric dentistry brand in Oregon.

This partnership adds density in the Greater Portland and Vancouver, Washington region and strengthens continuity of care through alignment with Tooth & Tusk Orthodontics, along with SALT’s other nearby partner brands in the Portland–Vancouver market.

“I feel lucky and excited to join SALT and be part of this amazing company which will allow World of Smiles to continue to grow and thrive in this ever changing dental world,” said Michelle E. Stafford, DDS, founder of World of Smiles Pediatric Dentistry.

“World of Smiles is a great example of a doctor-led practice that has built a strong reputation through clinical excellence, culture, and community trust,” said Dylan Bates, Chief Executive Officer of SALT Dental Partners. “This partnership allows us to further strengthen our continuum of care in the Portland–Vancouver market while supporting World of Smiles with the resources to continue growing in a thoughtful, sustainable way.”

For more information about SALT Dental Partners and its growing network, visit www.saltdentalpartners.com.