Mobile & Community Clinics
A dental office on wheels that travels to different places.
What is a mobile dental clinic
A place where older adults live and get daily care.
What is a nursing home
Dental hygienists visit these places to teach kids about brushing and flossing.
What are schools
Some patients receive dental care in this place instead of a clinic.
What is their home
These clinics typically use these forms of vehicles for transportation.
What are buses or vans
This demographic may need help with brushing their teeth.
Who are elderly patients
A coating placed on children’s teeth to prevent cavities
What are sealants
These patients may need extra time and simple instructions during care.
Who are special needs patients
Dental hygienists visit these places to help people who cannot travel easily.
What are community centers
A common oral manifestaion due to medications is
What is xerostomia
Children may receive this treatments in this setting.
What is fluoride
A method where you explain and show before doing a procedure.
What is tell-show-do
Mobile clinics help people who do not have this.
What is access to care
Dental hygienists may provide this for patients who cannot leave their room.
What is bedside dental care
Permission is needed from this person before treating a child.
Who is a parent/guardian
A tool used to help keep the mouth open during care.
What is a mouth prop/bite block
These clinics often serve which populations.
What are rural or low income areas
Caregivers are taught this to help residents maintain oral health.
What is oral hygiene instruction
These programs help children who may not regularly see a dentist.
What are school based dental programs
These individuals are taught to help patients at home.
What is Family members