Engaging with nursing homes
Karen De Luca, RDH, shares her personal journey and advocates for dental hygienists to provide preventive dental therapy for people living in long term care. I used to feel uncomfortable at the thought of visiting a nursing home and seeing residents confined to their beds or wheelchairs, with their heads hanging down and saliva dripping […]
Senior Oral Care Advice Living in Long-Term Care Homes
Senior Oral Care Advice Living in Long-Term Care Homes Oral care is essential to overall health, and it’s especially important for seniors living in long-termcare. Maintaining good oral hygiene can help seniors feel better about themselves, combat bad breath, and prevent tooth decay and teeth from falling out. Karen at Roving Dental Hygiene goes into […]
Lack of Dental Care in Long-Term Care Homes
Lack of Dental Care in Long-Term Care Homes Introduction Seniors face a number of health challenges as they age. Oral health is one that often gets overlooked, but it can be especially dangerous when left untreated. Almost 80 percent of seniors in long-term care homes suffer from periodontal disease, which can lead to tooth loss […]
The convenience of having Karen from Roving Dental Hygiene visit your loved one for oral health care needs.
The convenience of having Karen from Roving Dental Hygiene visit your loved one for oral health care needs. Introduction Oral health is a crucial aspect of our overall wellness. The mouth is a gateway for many diseases, including heart disease and diabetes. Good oral hygiene can help prevent these illnesses from occurring and spreading throughout […]
Regular teeth cleaning is essential for optimal oral health when living in along-term care home.
Regular teeth cleaning is essential for optimal oral health when living in a long-term care home. Introduction A long-term care home is an excellent place for an elderly loved one to live, but it’s crucial to maintain their oral health. Regular teeth cleaning is necessary for optimal oral health and can be performed by the […]
The Importance of Mobile Dental Hygiene Services in Long-Term Care Facilities for Those with Full Dentures.
The Importance of Mobile Dental Hygiene Services in Long-Term Care Facilities for Those with Full Dentures Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on print All residents living in long-term care facilities require access to oral health care (both daily and regular dental visits.) As experts now know, the […]
What causes dry mouth? How do you cope with it?
What causes dry mouth? How do you cope with it? Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on print We have all had dry mouths at one time or another. It may have occurred when we had to stand up and speak to a group of people. Or maybe […]
Getting Older is A Rough Road, What You Can Do To Make It Smooth
Getting Older is A Rough Road, What You Can Do To Make It Smooth Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on linkedin Share on email Share on print What do good health and good oral health have in common? Before answering that question, what is the connection between senior health and oral health? If […]
Dental Home Care for Those Living with Dementia
When someone has dementia, understanding what they’re thinking can be challenging. Roving dental provides dental home care for those living with dementia.
Long-Term Dental Care for Long-Term Care Residents
Long-Term Dental Care for Long-Term Care Residents We all know that long-term care residents deserve the best in life. Seniors with compromisedcognitive or physical abilities have a safe setting with caring staff, nutritious meals, and thecompanionship of like-minded residents. While we would like to believe that the long-term carefacility has everything necessary for a happy, […]