4 Life-Changing Benefits of Preventive Dental Care for Seniors
Visiting the dentist is, unfortunately, a privilege that a lot of seniors don’t have the access to. It is my life’s mission to change this fact.
Mobile dentistry has allowed me the ability to bridge that gap for the older adults in my community. I also offer training courses to help others do the same.
3 Reasons Teledentistry Will Revolutionize Care
For the past two years, COVID-19 has affected our lives from top to bottom. A lot of people have had to shift to new ways to accomplish everyday tasks, from buying groceries to accessing health professionals.
HOW TO SUPPORT SENIOR DENTAL HEALTH IN ISOLATION TIMES
With the pandemic causing the deaths of almost 800,000 Americans since it began, it can feel like celebrating the holidays just isn’t a possibility this year.
Seniors in particular have suffered the effects of the pandemic. In the beginning, it was the loneliness of lock-down, with seniors usually confined to rooms and unable to see family members.
4 ESSENTIAL DENTAL TIPS TO AVOID COVID-19 SPREAD
The impact of COVID-19 has been felt by many around the world, but the most vulnerable community has been hit the hardest: our seniors.
Older adults, particularly those who live in long-term facilities, are at high risk of infection. In the last two years alone, the CDC estimates that almost 170,000 seniors were infected.
COMMON ORAL PROBLEMS IN SENIORS
Ageing can affect oral health, just as it does overall health.
Being disabled, homebound, or institutionalized (e.g. seniors who live in nursing homes) also increases the risk of poor oral health.
SELF-CARE IS IMPORTANT FOR CAREGIVERS
After making the big decision to enroll my grandmother into a long-term facility, I made a vow that I would not go more than a couple of days without visiting her.
I stuck to this oath. On my best week, I would see Madea every single day. During my visits, I could not help but notice that her oral care was being neglected.
IS DENTAL CARE AT RISK? 5 MEDICARE TIPS FOR SENIORS
Vaccine mandates across the United States are becoming more stringent as the country attempts to return to normality after almost two years of the COVID pandemic. From first responders to trade workers, people are losing access to healthcare due to vaccine refusal, and seniors may be next.
Mobile Assisting Business: Launch Your Own Now
When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would be a lot of sacrifices.
As I predicted, my journey was very difficult. But I would still choose this business even if I knew that I would face a lot of challenges.
HOW DENTAL MOBILE ASSISTING WORKS
I have been practicing dental mobile assisting for almost two decades. One of the most common questions that new dental practitioners ask me is how dental mobile assisting works.
If you, too, are curious about mobile dentistry, today is your lucky day. I’ll share with you all the knowledge that I’ve gathered so far. Let’s dive in!
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY HOLIDAY SMILE WITH 3 QUICK TIPS
With the most wonderful time of the year coming up, I bet a lot of us are already planning some delectable meals to have with our families.
I can’t imagine Christmas without grilled ribs, rich potato salad, or a slice of mouth-watering sweet potato pie, I also know that being mindful of what you’re eating is extremely important for your dental health.
