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I wanted to share some exciting changes happening at AccommoDental lately. As you may know, AccommoDental is my dental house-call practice and I'm currently expecting my first baby. So, a couple of you have asked me how the practice has been going through the pregnancy and I'm happy to give you an update! So far, I'm about halfway through my pregnancy and haven't needed to modify my appointment wo...

On this week’s podcast, I wanted to share a story with you that happened to me during one of my routine house call visits. I have a long-time patient whom I visit every three months, and recently when I arrived at her house for her appointment, I noticed that her front door was open. This immediately concerned me, as my patient is an older woman who lives alone and is very cautious. After calling...

This week on the podcast I wanted to share a personal story with you that I hope will help you on your own house call journey. It's about my first appointment with a patient I had no connection with, and the lessons I learned from it. When I first started offering house calls, I didn't have an established travel radius or minimum visit fee, and it caused some problems. I ended up driving over thre...

It's that time of year again when I renew my liability or malpractice insurance, and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to answer one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from other dentists when they find out I offer house calls. The question is, "Do you need a special kind of malpractice insurance to offer house calls?" The short answer is no, you don't need a special kind...

This week we have a very special episode for you! You may already know that I’ve interviewed other house-call dentists here on the show. I’m excited to share that I recently had the honor of interviewing one of the very first dentist podcasters! If you're listening to this show, it’s likely that you listen to other dental podcasts too, so you may very well know this week’s guest, Dr. Alan Mead ! A...

I recently caught up with some of my former dental school classmates and it was such a great experience. We talked about our lives and our practices, and they even gave me some helpful advice about managing my house-call dental practice during my pregnancy and maternity leave. It was really nice to be able to bounce ideas off of other dentists who understand the unique challenges of a house-call p...

This week I wanted to share a recent experience I had with one of my patients who has dementia and mobility challenges. Despite these challenges, we were able to place four restorations in one visit, which was a huge feat for both me and my patient! Working with motivated families and patients is truly rewarding, and it's victories like these that make me love house call dentistry even more.  I kn...

I have some exciting news to share with you today! I recently found out that I'm expecting a baby in February, and my husband and I couldn't be happier. We've been planning to start a family since we got married, and the timing couldn't be better. As I've been preparing for this new chapter in my life, I've realized just how grateful I am to have made the decision to become a house-call dentist ov...

This week I’m sharing some advice on starting a successful dental house-call practice in a region where there is already another house-call dentist. First of all, I believe that competition is a good thing because it ultimately benefits our patients. With an aging population, there will always be a demand for in-home dental services. So, don't be afraid to start your own practice even if there is...

This week I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of the ResiDENTAL Movement community. It's hard to believe that we're already celebrating our one-year anniversary! Time really does fly when you're having fun! Over the past year, I've had the pleasure of connecting with so many amazing dentists who are passionate about providing in-home dental care. I'm truly grateful for e...

Exciting news! I just celebrated the second birthday of my in-home dental service, AccommoDental, and it has been an incredible journey so far. I wanted to share 6 important lessons that I have learned over the past two years, both professionally and personally.   1. I’ve Learned That TIME Is Our Most Valuable Asset We should cherish every moment and use it wisely. I’ve learned that time isn’t sim...

Did you know that I love when you reach out with questions?! You can always reach me at hello@residentalmovement.com or DM residentalmovement on Instagram with questions. This week’s episode is a response to a listener's question that I’m excited to discuss with you! They asked, “Does every patient need comp care?” After discussing this more with the listener, we decided the more specific question...

Today we're covering the importance of language in healthcare, specifically for house call dentistry. As a dentist, I believe that the way we communicate with our patients is crucial in demonstrating respect and empathy towards them. In this episode, I'll be discussing two areas of communication that I feel strongly about - people-first language and elderspeak. People-first language is all about r...

When starting this podcast & blog I wanted to share my experience of becoming a dentist and how I decided to leave public health to pursue fee-for-service practice ownership with my dental house call service, AccommoDental. I hope this will encourage you to start a fee for service house call practice, too! My goal has always been to address access to care, especially for patients who struggle for...

Today I’m excited to share some of my thoughts and experiences at the Special Care Dental Association , or SCDA, annual meeting. SCDA is a unique international organization of oral health professionals and other individuals who are dedicated to promoting oral health and wellbeing for people with special needs. SCDA is proud to bring together professionals from the American Association of Hospital...

Today I’m sharing my experience sitting on a panel for an event hosted by my local dental society “The Business Side of Dentistry” for new dentists. The event was aimed at dentists who are less than 10 years out of school, and that includes me. It was great to see a variety of experience levels represented in the group. The majority were unlicensed dental residents who were about to launch their c...

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Dr. Amanda Amaro, mobile dentist and owner of Tranquility Health , discusses providing dental care to seniors directly in their residential communities.    Home Smile Care Foundation  ResiDENTAL Movement 

Listen in to hear the five reasons why I think YOU should advertise your at-home dental service by being an exhibitor at your local dental meeting.     A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist Home Smile Care Foundation

Dr. Tatum Miles is the mobile dentist behind Brighter Smiles PLLC . Listen in to hear about her cosmetic services and how she fits mobile dentistry into her career. Connect with her @thepivotqueen on Instagram.     Check out the new ResiDENTAL Movement website for notes on today's episode.  If you'd like to help patients who cannot access at-home dental care, please contribute to the Home Smile Ca...

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