The Toothfairy Journal
Insights that move dentistry forward.
Long-form essays, frameworks, and field notes on geriatric oral care, mobile dentistry, leadership, and the future of the profession — written by Dr. Sonya Dunbar.
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I think about her often, actually.
Thirty-two years in a classroom. She had a way of walking...
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Caring for older adults teaches us something very quickly. Oral health is never just about teeth. It...
I have walked into far too many care settings where everything looks right on the surface, but something...
You remind them to brush. They look at you, confused. You try again, gently this time. They turn away.
If...
Many families tell me the same thing.
“My loved one doesn’t have teeth anymore, so we thought oral care...
I want you to picture this for a moment.
A mother who once cooked for everyone now quietly avoids eating...
I remember speaking with a caregiver who looked frustrated and worried at the same time. She cared deeply...
I have stood at the bedside of too many seniors who had not seen a dental professional in years.
Not...
I have met so many talented dental hygienists and caregivers who love what they do. They show up early....
Aging does not only affect how someone walks or remembers.
It also changes something more in quiet, often...
It’s no secret that elderly individuals face challenges in accessing healthcare, and mobile dentistry...
I have stood beside hospital beds where every system and machine was being monitored closely, and yet...
I have stood in too many hallways where someone whispered, “We did not know dental care could affect...
Missed dental care rarely starts with neglect. It starts with a body that moves slower. A caregiver who...
We live in a world where families are juggling so much. Kid schedules, work demands, caring for aging...
When I met Miss Eleanor at a long-term care community years ago, she had the brightest eyes and the warmest...
Restoring Confident Smiles Without Pain and Discomfort
As a dental professional, I have had the privilege...
Let your choice be the one that makes you smile
As I stand in front of a nursing home resident, about...
The Overlooked Role of Oral Care in Germ Prevention
We all know how quickly germs spread. Whether it’s...
The Unspoken Struggles of Senior Oral Health
As a professional who has dedicated much of her career...
Every day, seniors face an invisible challenge: maintaining their oral health. It’s not that they...
Every time I step into a nursing home or senior community, I cannot help but notice a pattern that troubles...
There are many underserved segments of clients needing better dental care.
From veterans living on...
The world has changed, and so must dental services. Instead of relying on complex scheduling and arranging...
Over 90% of modern companies leverage AI (artificial intelligence) in some way or another. AI mobile...
The global pandemic may have sparked a new interest in mobile dental hygiene practices, but I want to...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
In the realm of dental hygiene, there are professionals who not only excel in their clinical practice...
In the dynamic realm of dental care, where smiles are crafted and oral well-being is paramount, the industry...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the dental care industry, precision, innovation, and a...
In the realm of dental care, where the pursuit of optimal oral health intertwines with broader considerations...
The dental care industry, once considered a realm of routine check-ups and cavity fillings, is undergoing...
In the intricate world of dental care, where precision and expertise are paramount, Sonya Dunbar has...
In the ever-evolving realm of dentistry, only a handful of individuals attain a status that transcends...
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It...
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had...
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has...
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized...
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I...
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return...
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would...
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions...
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
I am where I am today because I have always wanted to do more for seniors. Many years ago, I remember...
When a person with power over an elder harms or puts the senior at risk, they are abusing that elder....
Medication is the reason I decided that it would be best to put my grandmother in long-term care. The...
We’re all well aware of how crucial oral care is for our overall health. Just by looking into a patient’s...
In March 2020, the entire world changed. For those of us in the dental profession, the changes were immediately...
As COVID numbers shoot up across the nation AGAIN, it’s doubly important for medical professionals of...
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I think about her often, actually.
Thirty-two years in a classroom. She had a way of walking...
Caring for older adults teaches us something very quickly. Oral health is never just about teeth. It...
I have walked into far too many care settings where everything looks right on the surface, but something...
You remind them to brush. They look at you, confused. You try again, gently this time. They turn away.
If...
Many families tell me the same thing.
“My loved one doesn’t have teeth anymore, so we thought oral care...
I want you to picture this for a moment.
A mother who once cooked for everyone now quietly avoids eating...
I remember speaking with a caregiver who looked frustrated and worried at the same time. She cared deeply...
I have stood at the bedside of too many seniors who had not seen a dental professional in years.
Not...
I have met so many talented dental hygienists and caregivers who love what they do. They show up early....
Aging does not only affect how someone walks or remembers.
It also changes something more in quiet, often...
It’s no secret that elderly individuals face challenges in accessing healthcare, and mobile dentistry...
I have stood beside hospital beds where every system and machine was being monitored closely, and yet...
I have stood in too many hallways where someone whispered, “We did not know dental care could affect...
Missed dental care rarely starts with neglect. It starts with a body that moves slower. A caregiver who...
We live in a world where families are juggling so much. Kid schedules, work demands, caring for aging...
When I met Miss Eleanor at a long-term care community years ago, she had the brightest eyes and the warmest...
Restoring Confident Smiles Without Pain and Discomfort
As a dental professional, I have had the privilege...
Let your choice be the one that makes you smile
As I stand in front of a nursing home resident, about...
The Overlooked Role of Oral Care in Germ Prevention
We all know how quickly germs spread. Whether it’s...
The Unspoken Struggles of Senior Oral Health
As a professional who has dedicated much of her career...
Every day, seniors face an invisible challenge: maintaining their oral health. It’s not that they...
Every time I step into a nursing home or senior community, I cannot help but notice a pattern that troubles...
There are many underserved segments of clients needing better dental care.
From veterans living on...
The world has changed, and so must dental services. Instead of relying on complex scheduling and arranging...
Over 90% of modern companies leverage AI (artificial intelligence) in some way or another. AI mobile...
The global pandemic may have sparked a new interest in mobile dental hygiene practices, but I want to...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
In the realm of dental hygiene, there are professionals who not only excel in their clinical practice...
In the dynamic realm of dental care, where smiles are crafted and oral well-being is paramount, the industry...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the dental care industry, precision, innovation, and a...
In the realm of dental care, where the pursuit of optimal oral health intertwines with broader considerations...
The dental care industry, once considered a realm of routine check-ups and cavity fillings, is undergoing...
In the intricate world of dental care, where precision and expertise are paramount, Sonya Dunbar has...
In the ever-evolving realm of dentistry, only a handful of individuals attain a status that transcends...
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It...
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had...
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has...
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized...
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I...
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return...
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would...
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions...
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
I am where I am today because I have always wanted to do more for seniors. Many years ago, I remember...
When a person with power over an elder harms or puts the senior at risk, they are abusing that elder....
Medication is the reason I decided that it would be best to put my grandmother in long-term care. The...
We’re all well aware of how crucial oral care is for our overall health. Just by looking into a patient’s...
In March 2020, the entire world changed. For those of us in the dental profession, the changes were immediately...
As COVID numbers shoot up across the nation AGAIN, it’s doubly important for medical professionals of...
No posts found
I think about her often, actually.
Thirty-two years in a classroom. She had a way of walking...
Caring for older adults teaches us something very quickly. Oral health is never just about teeth. It...
I have walked into far too many care settings where everything looks right on the surface, but something...
You remind them to brush. They look at you, confused. You try again, gently this time. They turn away.
If...
Many families tell me the same thing.
“My loved one doesn’t have teeth anymore, so we thought oral care...
I want you to picture this for a moment.
A mother who once cooked for everyone now quietly avoids eating...
I remember speaking with a caregiver who looked frustrated and worried at the same time. She cared deeply...
I have stood at the bedside of too many seniors who had not seen a dental professional in years.
Not...
I have met so many talented dental hygienists and caregivers who love what they do. They show up early....
Aging does not only affect how someone walks or remembers.
It also changes something more in quiet, often...
It’s no secret that elderly individuals face challenges in accessing healthcare, and mobile dentistry...
I have stood beside hospital beds where every system and machine was being monitored closely, and yet...
I have stood in too many hallways where someone whispered, “We did not know dental care could affect...
Missed dental care rarely starts with neglect. It starts with a body that moves slower. A caregiver who...
We live in a world where families are juggling so much. Kid schedules, work demands, caring for aging...
When I met Miss Eleanor at a long-term care community years ago, she had the brightest eyes and the warmest...
Restoring Confident Smiles Without Pain and Discomfort
As a dental professional, I have had the privilege...
Let your choice be the one that makes you smile
As I stand in front of a nursing home resident, about...
The Overlooked Role of Oral Care in Germ Prevention
We all know how quickly germs spread. Whether it’s...
The Unspoken Struggles of Senior Oral Health
As a professional who has dedicated much of her career...
Every day, seniors face an invisible challenge: maintaining their oral health. It’s not that they...
Every time I step into a nursing home or senior community, I cannot help but notice a pattern that troubles...
There are many underserved segments of clients needing better dental care.
From veterans living on...
The world has changed, and so must dental services. Instead of relying on complex scheduling and arranging...
Over 90% of modern companies leverage AI (artificial intelligence) in some way or another. AI mobile...
The global pandemic may have sparked a new interest in mobile dental hygiene practices, but I want to...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
In the realm of dental hygiene, there are professionals who not only excel in their clinical practice...
In the dynamic realm of dental care, where smiles are crafted and oral well-being is paramount, the industry...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the dental care industry, precision, innovation, and a...
In the realm of dental care, where the pursuit of optimal oral health intertwines with broader considerations...
The dental care industry, once considered a realm of routine check-ups and cavity fillings, is undergoing...
In the intricate world of dental care, where precision and expertise are paramount, Sonya Dunbar has...
In the ever-evolving realm of dentistry, only a handful of individuals attain a status that transcends...
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It...
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had...
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has...
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized...
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I...
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return...
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would...
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions...
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
I am where I am today because I have always wanted to do more for seniors. Many years ago, I remember...
When a person with power over an elder harms or puts the senior at risk, they are abusing that elder....
Medication is the reason I decided that it would be best to put my grandmother in long-term care. The...
We’re all well aware of how crucial oral care is for our overall health. Just by looking into a patient’s...
In March 2020, the entire world changed. For those of us in the dental profession, the changes were immediately...
As COVID numbers shoot up across the nation AGAIN, it’s doubly important for medical professionals of...
No posts found
I think about her often, actually.
Thirty-two years in a classroom. She had a way of walking...
Caring for older adults teaches us something very quickly. Oral health is never just about teeth. It...
I have walked into far too many care settings where everything looks right on the surface, but something...
You remind them to brush. They look at you, confused. You try again, gently this time. They turn away.
If...
Many families tell me the same thing.
“My loved one doesn’t have teeth anymore, so we thought oral care...
I want you to picture this for a moment.
A mother who once cooked for everyone now quietly avoids eating...
I remember speaking with a caregiver who looked frustrated and worried at the same time. She cared deeply...
I have stood at the bedside of too many seniors who had not seen a dental professional in years.
Not...
I have met so many talented dental hygienists and caregivers who love what they do. They show up early....
Aging does not only affect how someone walks or remembers.
It also changes something more in quiet, often...
It’s no secret that elderly individuals face challenges in accessing healthcare, and mobile dentistry...
I have stood beside hospital beds where every system and machine was being monitored closely, and yet...
I have stood in too many hallways where someone whispered, “We did not know dental care could affect...
Missed dental care rarely starts with neglect. It starts with a body that moves slower. A caregiver who...
We live in a world where families are juggling so much. Kid schedules, work demands, caring for aging...
When I met Miss Eleanor at a long-term care community years ago, she had the brightest eyes and the warmest...
Restoring Confident Smiles Without Pain and Discomfort
As a dental professional, I have had the privilege...
Let your choice be the one that makes you smile
As I stand in front of a nursing home resident, about...
The Overlooked Role of Oral Care in Germ Prevention
We all know how quickly germs spread. Whether it’s...
The Unspoken Struggles of Senior Oral Health
As a professional who has dedicated much of her career...
Every day, seniors face an invisible challenge: maintaining their oral health. It’s not that they...
Every time I step into a nursing home or senior community, I cannot help but notice a pattern that troubles...
There are many underserved segments of clients needing better dental care.
From veterans living on...
The world has changed, and so must dental services. Instead of relying on complex scheduling and arranging...
Over 90% of modern companies leverage AI (artificial intelligence) in some way or another. AI mobile...
The global pandemic may have sparked a new interest in mobile dental hygiene practices, but I want to...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
In the realm of dental hygiene, there are professionals who not only excel in their clinical practice...
In the dynamic realm of dental care, where smiles are crafted and oral well-being is paramount, the industry...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the dental care industry, precision, innovation, and a...
In the realm of dental care, where the pursuit of optimal oral health intertwines with broader considerations...
The dental care industry, once considered a realm of routine check-ups and cavity fillings, is undergoing...
In the intricate world of dental care, where precision and expertise are paramount, Sonya Dunbar has...
In the ever-evolving realm of dentistry, only a handful of individuals attain a status that transcends...
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It...
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had...
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has...
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized...
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I...
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return...
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would...
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions...
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
I am where I am today because I have always wanted to do more for seniors. Many years ago, I remember...
When a person with power over an elder harms or puts the senior at risk, they are abusing that elder....
Medication is the reason I decided that it would be best to put my grandmother in long-term care. The...
We’re all well aware of how crucial oral care is for our overall health. Just by looking into a patient’s...
In March 2020, the entire world changed. For those of us in the dental profession, the changes were immediately...
As COVID numbers shoot up across the nation AGAIN, it’s doubly important for medical professionals of...
No posts found
I think about her often, actually.
Thirty-two years in a classroom. She had a way of walking...
Caring for older adults teaches us something very quickly. Oral health is never just about teeth. It...
I have walked into far too many care settings where everything looks right on the surface, but something...
You remind them to brush. They look at you, confused. You try again, gently this time. They turn away.
If...
Many families tell me the same thing.
“My loved one doesn’t have teeth anymore, so we thought oral care...
I want you to picture this for a moment.
A mother who once cooked for everyone now quietly avoids eating...
I remember speaking with a caregiver who looked frustrated and worried at the same time. She cared deeply...
I have stood at the bedside of too many seniors who had not seen a dental professional in years.
Not...
I have met so many talented dental hygienists and caregivers who love what they do. They show up early....
Aging does not only affect how someone walks or remembers.
It also changes something more in quiet, often...
It’s no secret that elderly individuals face challenges in accessing healthcare, and mobile dentistry...
I have stood beside hospital beds where every system and machine was being monitored closely, and yet...
I have stood in too many hallways where someone whispered, “We did not know dental care could affect...
Missed dental care rarely starts with neglect. It starts with a body that moves slower. A caregiver who...
We live in a world where families are juggling so much. Kid schedules, work demands, caring for aging...
When I met Miss Eleanor at a long-term care community years ago, she had the brightest eyes and the warmest...
Restoring Confident Smiles Without Pain and Discomfort
As a dental professional, I have had the privilege...
Let your choice be the one that makes you smile
As I stand in front of a nursing home resident, about...
The Overlooked Role of Oral Care in Germ Prevention
We all know how quickly germs spread. Whether it’s...
The Unspoken Struggles of Senior Oral Health
As a professional who has dedicated much of her career...
Every day, seniors face an invisible challenge: maintaining their oral health. It’s not that they...
Every time I step into a nursing home or senior community, I cannot help but notice a pattern that troubles...
There are many underserved segments of clients needing better dental care.
From veterans living on...
The world has changed, and so must dental services. Instead of relying on complex scheduling and arranging...
Over 90% of modern companies leverage AI (artificial intelligence) in some way or another. AI mobile...
The global pandemic may have sparked a new interest in mobile dental hygiene practices, but I want to...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
In the realm of dental hygiene, there are professionals who not only excel in their clinical practice...
In the dynamic realm of dental care, where smiles are crafted and oral well-being is paramount, the industry...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the dental care industry, precision, innovation, and a...
In the realm of dental care, where the pursuit of optimal oral health intertwines with broader considerations...
The dental care industry, once considered a realm of routine check-ups and cavity fillings, is undergoing...
In the intricate world of dental care, where precision and expertise are paramount, Sonya Dunbar has...
In the ever-evolving realm of dentistry, only a handful of individuals attain a status that transcends...
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It...
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had...
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has...
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized...
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I...
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return...
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would...
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions...
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
I am where I am today because I have always wanted to do more for seniors. Many years ago, I remember...
When a person with power over an elder harms or puts the senior at risk, they are abusing that elder....
Medication is the reason I decided that it would be best to put my grandmother in long-term care. The...
We’re all well aware of how crucial oral care is for our overall health. Just by looking into a patient’s...
In March 2020, the entire world changed. For those of us in the dental profession, the changes were immediately...
As COVID numbers shoot up across the nation AGAIN, it’s doubly important for medical professionals of...
No posts found
I think about her often, actually.
Thirty-two years in a classroom. She had a way of walking...
Caring for older adults teaches us something very quickly. Oral health is never just about teeth. It...
I have walked into far too many care settings where everything looks right on the surface, but something...
You remind them to brush. They look at you, confused. You try again, gently this time. They turn away.
If...
Many families tell me the same thing.
“My loved one doesn’t have teeth anymore, so we thought oral care...
I want you to picture this for a moment.
A mother who once cooked for everyone now quietly avoids eating...
I remember speaking with a caregiver who looked frustrated and worried at the same time. She cared deeply...
I have stood at the bedside of too many seniors who had not seen a dental professional in years.
Not...
I have met so many talented dental hygienists and caregivers who love what they do. They show up early....
Aging does not only affect how someone walks or remembers.
It also changes something more in quiet, often...
It’s no secret that elderly individuals face challenges in accessing healthcare, and mobile dentistry...
I have stood beside hospital beds where every system and machine was being monitored closely, and yet...
I have stood in too many hallways where someone whispered, “We did not know dental care could affect...
Missed dental care rarely starts with neglect. It starts with a body that moves slower. A caregiver who...
We live in a world where families are juggling so much. Kid schedules, work demands, caring for aging...
When I met Miss Eleanor at a long-term care community years ago, she had the brightest eyes and the warmest...
Restoring Confident Smiles Without Pain and Discomfort
As a dental professional, I have had the privilege...
Let your choice be the one that makes you smile
As I stand in front of a nursing home resident, about...
The Overlooked Role of Oral Care in Germ Prevention
We all know how quickly germs spread. Whether it’s...
The Unspoken Struggles of Senior Oral Health
As a professional who has dedicated much of her career...
Every day, seniors face an invisible challenge: maintaining their oral health. It’s not that they...
Every time I step into a nursing home or senior community, I cannot help but notice a pattern that troubles...
There are many underserved segments of clients needing better dental care.
From veterans living on...
The world has changed, and so must dental services. Instead of relying on complex scheduling and arranging...
Over 90% of modern companies leverage AI (artificial intelligence) in some way or another. AI mobile...
The global pandemic may have sparked a new interest in mobile dental hygiene practices, but I want to...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
In the realm of dental hygiene, there are professionals who not only excel in their clinical practice...
In the dynamic realm of dental care, where smiles are crafted and oral well-being is paramount, the industry...
In the dynamic and ever-evolving landscape of the dental care industry, precision, innovation, and a...
In the realm of dental care, where the pursuit of optimal oral health intertwines with broader considerations...
The dental care industry, once considered a realm of routine check-ups and cavity fillings, is undergoing...
In the intricate world of dental care, where precision and expertise are paramount, Sonya Dunbar has...
In the ever-evolving realm of dentistry, only a handful of individuals attain a status that transcends...
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It...
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had...
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating...
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has...
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized...
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I...
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return...
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would...
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions...
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
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If...
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Not...
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Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
Hygiene Spotlight features an exceptional dental hygienist every month. This month we are showcasing...
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With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable...
When I put my grandmother in a long-term care facility, I noticed that most seniors needed oral care....
I am where I am today because I have always wanted to do more for seniors. Many years ago, I remember...
When a person with power over an elder harms or puts the senior at risk, they are abusing that elder....
Medication is the reason I decided that it would be best to put my grandmother in long-term care. The...
We’re all well aware of how crucial oral care is for our overall health. Just by looking into a patient’s...
In March 2020, the entire world changed. For those of us in the dental profession, the changes were immediately...
As COVID numbers shoot up across the nation AGAIN, it’s doubly important for medical professionals of...
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