Bringing Dental Care Home with Gabrielle Mahler, DDS

Dementia Discussions

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Gabrielle "Dr. Gabby" Mahler, a mobile dentist who makes house calls to patients, the majority of whom have varying stages of dementia. Dr. Gabby explains how she can perform cleanings, fillings, crowns, extractions, and denture fittings in clients' homes and residential facilities. She also shares creative strategies for providing oral hygiene care to those who refuse it or cannot do it themselves.

About my Guest: Dr. Gabrielle “Dr. Gabby” Mahler

Dr. Gaby has been practicing mobile dentistry for 14 years. She started working with retirement homes early in her career which exposed her to the immense need for at-home dental care options for older adults and people with disabilities. She now owns a mobile practice serving clients throughout LA.

Episode Highlights:

[05:11] - Transitioning from traditional dentistry to mobile dentistry.

[10:49] - The surprisingly wide range of procedures possible in the home.

[16:41] - Attempting dentures on dementia patients.

[23:21] - Preserving patients' joy of eating.

[24:56] - How medical insurance applies to mobile dentistry.

[35:01] - Educating caregivers on proper oral hygiene routines.

[43:15] - Detecting dental issues in uncommunicative patients.

[48:39] - How to prepare food for safe eating.

[53:21] - Caring for removable dentures and partials.

[1:01:02] - The differences treating dementia patients.

Connect with Gabrielle Mahler, DDS:

Website - https://www.inhomedentalcare.com/

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