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Looking after your teeth and gums is important at any age. Even if you feel there’s nothing wrong, it’s still important to visit your dentist regularly. If you’re on certain benefits you can receive free NHS treatment or you might be eligible for help through the NHS Low Income Scheme.

How can I keep my teeth and gums healthy?

How often should i have a check-up, how can i find an nhs dentist, how can i access treatment in an emergency or out of normal working hours, how much does nhs dental treatment cost, how much does private dental treatment cost, how can i access dental care in a care home.

To keep your teeth and gums healthy, it’s important to brush and floss your teeth and to see a dentist regularly.

Some people find toothbrushing and flossing difficult because of arthritis  or weakness in their arms or hands. There are tools to help with this, including special handgrips, electric toothbrushes or toothbrushes with a small head.

Based on the health of your teeth and gums, your dentist will decide how often you should visit them for a check-up. The recommendation is likely to be between 12 and 24 months, but it can be as often as every 3 months.

Your dentist will help make sure there are no problems developing and tell you how to prevent future problems, such as gum disease.

Dentists don’t have specific catchment areas, which means you can find a dentist in an area that suits you, whether it's your home, work or another convenient location.

You might have to contact a few different practices to find one with availability, as some dentists have a waiting list for NHS appointments and some might not be able to take on new NHS patients at all. 

Find a dentist on the NHS website

Your area might also have a dental access centre, which can treat people who don’t have a regular NHS dentist. Contact your local NHS Area Team if you aren’t sure what’s available in your area.

Find your local Area Team on the NHS website

There are also private dentists and those who offer a mixture of NHS and private appointments. A dentist who has all their NHS slots filled may have private appointments available, but these will be charged differently to NHS appointments. Always check the cost and payment options with your dentist before agreeing to treatment.

If you have a medical condition or disability that makes it difficult to use a local dental surgery, there may be a community dental service. These services have easy access to the surgery, or other adaptations suited for people with physical disabilities, and some offer home visits. They also have dentists who have received training in treating patients with special requirements. Your dentist or GP may need to refer you to a local service. 

If you haven't been able to find a dental practice currently accepting new NHS patients, contact NHS England on 0300 311 2233 or your local Healthwatch. 

Find your local Healthwatch on the Healthwatch website

If you have a regular dental practice, speak to them for advice or call NHS 111 for details of the nearest available help.

The cost depends on the type of dental treatment – more complicated procedures are more expensive. Always check what the exact charges are for a full course of treatment before you have anything done.

Find out more about the NHS payment bands on the NHS website

Can I get discounted or free dental treatment?

NHS dental treatment doesn't become free when you reach a certain age, but you may be eligible for free dental treatment if you or your partner receive certain benefits. Let the receptionist know if you receive any of the following benefits when you make an appointment. You may be asked to show proof:

• Guarantee credit part of Pension Credit
• Income-related Employment and Support Allowance
• Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance
• Universal Credit , if you meet the criteria.

Dental treatment is also free if:

• you are staying in an NHS hospital and the treatment is by a hospital dentist, or
• if you are an NHS hospital dental service outpatient.

You might be eligible for free or discounted treatment if you qualify for the NHS Low Income Scheme.

Find out more about the Low Income Scheme on the NHS website

Dentists offering private treatment will have their own charges. Always check with them beforehand what the appointment and treatments will cost.

Remember that many dentists might offer both NHS and private treatment. But they have to be clear with you about the full costs for NHS and any private treatment you agree to.

If you currently live in a care home, or are moving to one, you can ask the manager how residents can access both regular and emergency NHS dental services.

Care homes should identify your dental care needs, including what help you might need in the future, and make a record of them in your care plan to be followed by care home staff.

Find out more about what dental care standards you should expect from your care home on the NICE website

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Dental Health Matters....

Please see the News post regarding anytime telephone triage for care homes partcipating in our dental clinics

Dental health matters , especially for the elderly. There are well-known links between poor oral health and poor general health. Poor oral hygiene is common in elderly patients who may lack the dexterity to clean their teeth properly or may not remember whether they have cleaned them or not. Many carers have not had proper training in how to assist with toothbrushing. Sometimes carers assist with the cleaning of a partial denture but fail to realise that the resident still has some of their own teeth remaining which never get cleaned. Many elderly people have worn the same set of dentures for years, while gum shrinkage and weight loss mean that those dentures no longer fit properly. Badly fitting dentures are uncomfortable and make eating difficult, sometimes leading to further weight loss or the resident refusing to wear their dentures and having to move to a diet of pureed food. Denture wearers are also as much if not more at risk of oral cancer than those retaining their own teeth but if your residents are not having dental check-ups, this silent killer could go undiagnosed. In addition, many dentures are lost during hospital stays or simply go astray in the residential care environment and if they are not replaced promptly, the patient may never get used to wearing them again. with knock-on effects on nutrition and ability to enjoy their food.

Focus on Oral Health

For a long time, oral health has been the poor relation of general health but increasingly it is coming under the spotlight. Recently, NICE has produced Guidance on Oral Health for Adults in Care Homes and the Care Quality Commission has looked into dental access for the residential care sector and published its Smiling Matters report.

What provisions do you currently have in place for residents needing access to dental care?

Are you able to supply staff and transport to take residents out to a local practice? Do you have to pass the cost of this on to the residents? Do you rely on visiting relatives to take residents to dental appointments? How efficiently is the NHS able to respond when you have a resident requiring a home dental visit? 

On-Site Dental Clinics

We can hold regular dental clinics at your home, enabling residents - even those with dementia and mobility problems - to receive regular check-ups and a range of treatments at a much lower cost than individual appointments. If you are looking for a way to ensure equal access to dental care for your residents, this provides a practical and effective solution. Clinics can also be booked as stand-alone Dentist for the Day or half day visits.

Book ORCA Training for your staff

Our ORCA oral care training course for care staff includes practical exercises and template oral health assessment form, checklist and care plan to help homes comply with best practice and keep records to evidence this.

Tell Your Residents and Relatives About Us

Please tell residents and their families about our service. We are happy to provide you with leaflets and cards to hand out.

Benefits for Care Homes

• Confidence that you are meeting CQC outcomes by enabling residents to access dentistry and oral healthcare
• Evidence you are aware of the impact that poor oral health can have on the general health of your residents
• Opportunity to promote on-site private dental care as part of your service
• Peace of mind that your residents enjoy a caring & stress-free experience
• Evidence that you value and safeguard residents’ privacy, dignity & quality of life
• Eliminate the transport and staffing costs of taking residents out to dental appointments
• Advice on preventive care and dietary requirements
• ORCA oral care training for staff

Benefits for Residents and Relatives

• Access to regular dental and oral healthcare helping to maintain general health & well-being
• Screening for Oral Cancer
• Dental treatments offered on site, no need to arrange transport, no mobility issues
• Experienced dental staff, gentle, courteous and caring approach
• Comprehensive treatment plan including x-ray if appropriate
• Denture fabrication, adjustment & repair (Kent)
• Peace of mind for relatives
• Spread the cost of dental care with Denplan Essentials

Office Hours Telephone Triage

Care homes taking up our on-site dental clinics can access our office hours telephone triage service for residents experiencing dental pain or other issues. Please feel free to call us on 01304 842995 Monday to Friday between 09.00 and 17.00 (email us on [email protected] at weekends and out of hours). We will arrange for one of our dentists to call you back as soon as possible.

All we ask is that a consent form has been provided to us in respect of any patient needing triage. In the case of patients we have not seen before, please email us a completed consent form at the time of enquiry.

For current patients, the dentist may be able to prescribe antibiotics if required, or appropriate dental products and advise on pain relief or any other actions which may assist the patient until they can be seen.

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Dental Domiciliary Care from your Community Dental Service

Introduction

This leaflet will tell you:

• What is the dental domiciliary service
• Who is eligible for domiciliary care
• What services can be provided in a domiciliary setting
• How to access this service
• How to prepare for a domiciliary visit

This leaflet is available in alternative formats by telephoning 0191 282 3209

What is the domiciliary dental service?

Domiciliary dental care provides access to dental services for those who are unable to access a dental surgery due to their physical, medical or mental health.

The service can be provided within a:

• person’s own home
• residential accommodation
• nursing home

People who may be eligible for the domiciliary service include:

• People who are housebound due to complex medical histories and/or mobility difficulties
• People who are housebound due to mental health illness such as agoraphobia
• People in hospital or hospice whether short or long term

How to access the service

You can be referred to the dental domiciliary service by any health care professional either by letter or telephone.

Self-referrals are also accepted; such referrals can be made by yourself or by a family member or carer on your behalf.

The individual making the referral will be asked a series of questions over the phone by our admin team in order to best arrange a visit.

Preparing for your visit

Before your visit you will receive by post a:

• medical history
• social history and an
• NHS patient declaration form

All three forms must be fully completed and returned to the domiciliary team before your appointment.

NHS dental charges do apply for domiciliary services unless you are exempt.

No payment will be taken at the appointment time; an invoice will be sent to you. If you have any concerns regarding this please contact a member of our team.

If you need assistance and/or a patient is unable to consent to his/her own treatment please ensure a family member or carer can be present at the first appointment.

Two members of staff, a dentist and dental nurse, will arrive for the scheduled appointment. Both staff will be wearing NHS name badges.

Environment

We would ask that you help our team by providing

• a location in which treatment can be provided with dignity and privacy.
• access to water and electricity may be required during our visit.
• please ensure any pets are safely secured in an alternative room during the visit.

Before the first visit the following information is required:

• completed medical history form and list of all current medications
• name and address of the patient’s GP
• nature of any physical and/or mental disability
• completed social history form
• completed patient declaration form and details of exemption status if applicable

Any delay in our team receiving this information will likely result in your appointment being changed to another day.

For further information

Contact details.

Please send domiciliary referrals to:

Dental Administrator Arthur’s Hill Dental Clinic Douglas Terrace Newcastle upon Tyne NE4 6BT Tel: 0191 282 3209 Fax: 0191 273 7027

PALS (Patient Advice and Liaison Service) for help, advice and information about NHS services. You can contact them on freephone 0800 032 02 02 , email [email protected] or text to 07815 500 015 .

Useful websites

If you would like further information about health conditions and treatment options, you may wish to have a look at the NHS website at www.nhs.uk

If you would like to find accessibility information for our hospitals, please visit www.accessable.co.uk

If you wish to make a complaint, please first approach the dentist who provided your treatment.

If your problem has not been resolved please contact the Head of Community Dental Services If you wish to make a complaint, which has not been resolved by your dentist, you can contact The Complaints Administrator at Patient Relations, Freeman Hospital, High Heaton, NE7 7DN, telephone 0191 223 1382.

If you need help to make your complaint, you can contact the Independent Complaints Advocacy service (ICA) on free telephone number 0808 802 3000 email: [email protected] or

visit: www.nenhscomplaintsadvocacy.co.uk or

write to: North East NHS ICA Aidan House Sunderland Road Gateshead NE8 3HU

If you have an emergency such as dental bleeding, swelling or trauma on an evening, weekend or Bank Holiday and cannot contact your own dentists please contact NHS 111 (free of charge)

For independent dental advice you can contact…

The British Dental Health Foundation helpline 01788 539 780 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday or visit www.dentalhelpline.org.uk

You can keep your mouth healthy if you…

• Brush your teeth and gums twice a day with fluoride toothpaste (especially last thing at night)
• Keep dentures clean, left out of your mouth overnight and gently brush your gums
• Keep foods and drinks containing sugar to meal-times only and try to cut down on the amount of sugar you have
• Quit using tobacco (smoking and/or chewing)
• Visit your dentist at least once a year or as often as they advise you
• If you have any questions about your treatment please ask your dentist

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Domiciliary care – ‘home’ visits

We have been providing dental care in people’s homes and residential care homes for many years. Our experienced team understands the difficulties that can prevent people attending dental appointments.

‘Home’ or domiciliary visits are only offered to people who are housebound / bedbound and are unable to leave their residence for any reason, i.e. GP appointments, hairdresser / barber, podiatry or social occasions etc.

How we charge for this service

NHS charges apply unless you are exempt owing to benefit or exemption certificates. Please see NHS charges.

When to use this service

• Are you or someone you care for confined to bed 24 hours per day?
• Are you/they a hospital inpatient?
• Do you/they have a medical, physical or mental health condition which requires assessment to take place in a non-clinical setting?

Referrals will be accepted from individuals, family members, carers or healthcare professionals for people who meet our strict acceptance criteria. Please use the link to submit a Domiciliary Visit Request Form or ask about being referred to us for your dental treatment.

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Community Special Care Dentistry

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Key Clinical Staff

We provide special care dental treatment for people who live in Lambeth, Southwark, Lewisham, Croydon, Richmond, Kingston, Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth.

We see people at 20 community-based health centres and sites in South London, including our Mobile Dental Unit.

Our service provides a full range of dental treatment and oral healthcare for patients for whom treatment by a general dental practice is unsuitable. This includes people who have:

• a physical disability
• a complex medical condition
• a learning disability
• a severe mental health condition
• severe anxiety or phobia.

We also provide a service for plus-size (bariatric) patients, and those who need a home visit or who are homeless.

In addition, we direct referrals for patients requiring special care dental treatment in a hospital to appropriate South London hospitals. If you have been referred for hospital-based care at King’s College Hospital, please see our Special care dentistry – hospital based service page for more information.

What to expect at your first appointment

Your appointment letter will tell you where to go for your first appointment. At this appointment we will assess you and you may have x-rays. We will discuss the results with you and decide what treatment you need. You may need to come to another appointment for treatment.

Preparing for your appointment

Assessment appointment.

Please bring the following to your first appointment, where we will assess what you need:

• Your appointment letter.
• A list of any medicines you are taking.
• The details of any doctors or other healthcare professionals caring for you.
• Cash, cheque book or payment card to pay for treatment; exemption certificate or proof of exemption if you are eligible for free NHS dental treatment.
• A list of questions you want to ask.

Treatment appointment

If you choose to have your treatment under intravenous sedation , watch our 2-minute film about how to prepare for this and what to expect. Also read the ‘IV Sedation’ leaflet (below) for more details:

Contact Details

• Main Reception: 020 3299 3480
• Cancel/change an outpatient appointment: 020 3299 3480
• Questions about your treatment: 020 3299 3480

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Conditions we treat.

For full information about the conditions we treat, please refer to the ‘Guidance Notes for Special Care Dentistry Referrals’ pdf below.

You should follow the guidelines carefully and then ensure that you complete all the required sections on the ‘Special Care Dentistry Referral Form’ below.

Please note that we also:

• direct referrals for patients requiring hospital-based special care dental treatment to appropriate South London hospitals.
• receive and process referrals for children aged 15 years or under who need hospital treatment. See our Paediatric dentistry service page for guidance notes and referral forms.

What is required before referring a patient

Radiographs/photos, if appropriate.

Booking a patient at King’s

Routine referrals.

Referrals must be made using the referral form below, accompanied by radiographs/photos where appropriate. Electronic referrals are preferred. Either:

• email [email protected] via an NHS Mail account
• or post the referral to: Community Special Care Dental Referrals, Coldharbour Works, 245a Coldharbour Lane, London SW9 8RR

Emergency Referrals

We do not provide emergency care.

If the referral is urgent, please ensure that the reason that urgent care is required is clearly stated on the referral form.

For suspected cancer, use the  urgent suspected cancer referral pathway .

Other Queries

Any queries about the referral process should be directed to the central team on 020 3299 3480  (9am-5pm, Monday to Friday) prior to submission of the referral form.

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Millions more dental appointments to be offered under NHS Dental Recovery Plan

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Patients will benefit from millions more NHS dental appointments over the next year, thanks to a major new plan to ensure easier and faster access to NHS dental care across England.

Under the plans, supported by £200m of government funding, NHS dentists will be given a ‘new patient’ payment of between £15-£50 (depending on treatment need) to treat around a million new patients who have not seen an NHS dentist in two years or more.

Published today by the NHS and the government, the plan could see up to 2.5 million additional NHS dental appointments delivered for patients over the next 12 months, including up to 1.5 million extra treatments being delivered.

The plan sets out how the NHS and government will drive a major new focus on prevention and good oral health in young children and deliver an expanded dental workforce.

The plan will also see the government roll out a new ‘Smile For Life’ programme which will see parents and parents-to-be offered advice for baby gums and milk teeth, with the aim that by the time children go to school, every child will see tooth brushing as a normal part of their day.

To attract new NHS dentists and improve access to care in areas with the highest demand, around 240 dentists will be offered one-off payments of up to £20,000 for working in under-served areas for up to three years.

The public will also be able to see which practices in their local area are accepting new patients on the NHS website and the NHS App. To promote the increased availability of appointments, the government will also roll out a marketing campaign encouraging anyone who has not been seen by a dentist for the past two years to access treatment.

NHS work will also be made more attractive to dental teams with the minimum value of activity increasing to £28 (from £23).

New ways of delivering care in rural and coastal areas will also be rolled out, including launching ‘dental vans’ to help reach the most isolated communities.

In addition, for the first time ever, a water fluoridation programme will be rolled out by government, which could reduce the number of tooth extractions due to decay in the most deprived areas of the country. Subject to consultation, the programme would enable an additional 1.6 million people to benefit from water fluoridation, first expanding across the North East.

The health service will build a pipeline of new dentists and other dental care professionals, including increasing dental training places by up to 40% by 2031/32, as part of the NHS Long Term Workforce Plan .

The plan, published today, also includes new measures to attract dentists to work in the NHS, including supporting more graduate dentists to work in NHS care. The government will consult on whether dentists should be required to work in the NHS for a period upon completion of their training.

Amanda Pritchard, NHS chief executive, said : “COVID-19 has significantly impacted NHS dental care, and teams across the country are working hard to recover services and meet rising demand.

“Building on the reforms we have already implemented, the health service will now introduce a wide range of practical measures to help make it easier for people to see a dentist, from incentivising dentists to take on new patients to supporting dentists to be part of the NHS in areas where access is challenging.

“Recovering dentistry is a priority for the NHS and this plan is a significant step towards transforming NHS dental services for the better.”

The Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, said : “NHS dentistry was hit hard by the pandemic and while services are improving – with 23% more treatments delivered last year compared to the previous year – we know that for too many people, accessing a dentist isn’t as easy as it should be.

“That’s why we’re taking action today to boost the number of NHS dentists, help cut waiting lists and put NHS dentistry on a sustainable footing for the long-term. Backed by £200 million, this new recovery plan will deliver millions more NHS dental appointments and provide easier and faster access to care for people right across the country.”

Health and Social Care Secretary, Victoria Atkins, said : “Dentistry is a priority for this government. I know from my experience representing a rural and coastal constituency in Lincolnshire how frustrating it is for people who cannot get a dentist appointment, especially after the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on dentistry. We have seen big improvements over the past year, but now we are going much further.

“I’m determined to deliver faster, simpler and fairer access to NHS dentistry for patients – and this plan will help anyone who has not been able to see a dentist in the past two years to do so.”

“The long-term decisions we are taking will help ensure that good oral health is available to all, wherever you live and whatever your background.”

Jason Wong MBE, Interim Chief Dental Officer for England, said : “Two years ago the NHS implemented the first reforms to dentistry in 16 years and this plan will now build on that work to ensure that one and half million additional dental treatments will be offered to patients next year.

“Good oral health remains essential for good general health, and this package of measures will ensure more patients can access NHS dental services while better supporting dental teams across the country to provide high-quality care.”

Primary Care Minister Andrea Leadsom said : “Good oral hygiene and daily toothbrushing are vital to give every child a great smile for life.

“This plan will ensure that healthy teeth and gums are available to everyone.”

Jacob Lant, CEO of National Voices said : “This extra money will breathe much needed life into NHS dental services over the next 12 months, and it should help thousands of people who have been unable to see a dentist in the last two years to get the care they need.

“National data shows us far too many people don’t currently have access to a NHS dentist and so getting the nation’s oral health back on track is a major challenge – we hope to work with NHS England to ensure those most in need, such as those awaiting cancer treatment, transplant or whose lives are severely impacted by the need for urgent dental care, do not miss out.

“Dentistry is all about prevention and while we are assured by plans to improve dental training numbers, childhood dental health and water fluoridisation, a long term plan also needs the right investment to ensure improvements are sustained. We stand ready to work together to ensure any future plan reflects the real needs of communities across England.”

Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair of the Association of Dental Groups, said : “We welcome these additional incremental changes to the NHS contract, noting the additional £200million allocated for the year ahead. The package rightly acknowledges improving access for high need patients as a priority and signals a focus on children through family hubs and dental teams supporting children at school. We look forward to engaging fully in the wider consultation on longer-term contract reform.”

Healthwatch England chief executive Louise Ansari said : “Across England, we have seen major access issues in NHS dentistry. The rising cost of living has had a real impact, with our latest data showing that one in five people have avoided going to the dentist because they can’t afford it. A year ago, this figure was one in ten.

“The dentistry recovery plan is a good start in addressing these serious problems. To widen access to NHS dentistry to those experiencing the greatest health inequalities, it’s vital dentists take up the new premium payments, promote availability of appointments to new patients and prioritise slots to people most in need.

“We also welcome the move to incentivise dentists to work in ‘dental deserts’ with golden hellos, to use dental vans in remote areas and to roll out more prevention schemes for children.

“However, in the long run more radical solutions are needed to get NHS dentistry back on track. We welcome the government’s commitment to consulting with the profession on the contract and urge this to happen as soon as possible.”

Dr Abhi Pal FCGDent, President of the College of General Dentistry, said : “The government has today set out a range of initiatives intended to help tackle some of the many longstanding problems facing NHS dental provision in England. These include some potentially positive new initiatives, which we welcome, alongside previously made announcements.”

Rachel Power, Chief Executive of the Patients Association, said: “We welcome the dental recovery plan as a step in the right direction. Every day our helpline advisers hear from patients who cannot find an NHS dentist to take them and cannot afford private dentistry. So while welcome, there is a lot more that needs to happen beyond golden hellos and a year-long new patient payment to make sure NHS dentistry is an accessible and permanent part of primary care services.”

Dental care for people with disabilities

If you have a disability it may be hard to visit a dental surgery. There are choices available to make sure you have full access to dental care and treatment.

Referral to a health centre or clinic

Your disability or medical condition may mean you need extra time, care or special features to receive proper dental treatment. A health centre or clinic can give you this.

Some hospitals or health centres offer specialist alternative treatment, which may involve sedation or general anaesthetic.

This may be most suitable for:

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• someone who, due to their particular impairment, is unable to stay still during the treatment period

Home visits

If you are unable to visit a dentist, they may be able to bring dental treatment to where you live. Treatment choices outside the surgery are limited. The time of day when the dentist can visit may also be limited due to normal surgery hours.

General dental practitioners may treat you at your home or temporary residence, if your condition needs this and they agree to accept you as a patient for Health Service care. You should confirm with the dentist that care is being given under Health Service arrangements.

Or, the Health Service community dental service offered by your local primary care trust may be able to visit you at home. Your doctor or a local dentist can give you contact details.

If you are taking any medication it's important to let your dentist know. Your dentist will also need to know:

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• if you use, for example, an inhaler

Your rights to health care

Under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) you have rights of access to dentist surgeries. Dentists should make 'reasonable adjustments' to their premises and procedures. A small dental surgery would perhaps not be expected to make the type of adjustment that a hospital would be able to make.

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“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, Thank you so much for taking care of my 92 year old mother’s dental needs. Your professional and compassionate manner allow my mother to remain calm and cooperative while you are working on her. We are so lucky to live in New York where dentists like you exist. I certainly hope you can train others to do what you do, as there is an incredible need for the services that you provide to the geriatric and dementia population. You have such a great insight into this challenging, yet rewarding niche in the dental field that will only continue to increase in demand as our general population ages. Under your expert care my mother has all her own teeth and a beautiful smile! Finding you was such a blessing. Your understanding of the challenges and needs of our seniors as it pertains to good oral and overall health has helped us immensely in our daily dental care routine. Thank you for all that you do for your patients and their families. ” Evelyn Versace

“ “ We were lucky to find Alisa but it was difficult. My wife Susan, Sweet Susan, has Alzheimer’s Dementia. Finally, about 3 years ago, her family Dentist of many years told me he could no longer treat her because she could not follow his directions and we needed a Dentist who could sedate her! ” My Wife Susan

“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, We thank you for the amazing job you did restoring our sister’s smile! ” The Osea Family

“ “ Dr. Kauffman is responsive, compassionate and provides efficient care. Her follow up care and concern for her patient was exemplary! She saved the day and we were able to celebrate my mother’s 100th birthday. Thank you, ” BETHANY

“ “ Thank you a million Dr. Kauffman. This is my best Christmas in many years. You are my angel. -Carl A. ” CARL A

“ “ I cannot believe how beautiful my grandmother’s dentures look and fit. We only wish we found you sooner s she would have had more years to smile and eat effectively! God Bless You for providing this unique service. ” PAUL L

“ Dear Dr. Kauffman, Alan is doing well. I think he must have been in pain with the loose tooth because he has been very quiet and seems to feel good since you pulled the tooth. He used to moan a lot, and would eat very slowly. I usually had to feed him after he took a few bites. He has not moaned this afternoon. He had a nap in his recliner, and he ate a good lunch and dinner easily and he fed himself. I am so happy that you treated him.. II think it made a big difference in him. Lucinda agrees with me. Thank you. Also, no bleeding. I gave him his coumadin at seven. All is well, for sure Thank you very much. ” ALAN IS DOING WELL

“ “ Dear Doctor Kauffman, I wanted to let you know that our mom passed away this morning. As you know she’d been a long slow decline and today it caught up with her. She passed away with all her teeth but one, thanks to your good care and her good genes! You were a godsend during these last few years when we couldn’t get her to the dentist. Thank you for your care and kindness. Sincerely, Alison and Babette Lazarus ” ALISON AND BABETTE LAZARUS

“ I have general anxiety disorder and am very scared of the dentist .. I don’t travel from home and I contacted Dr. Alisa Kauffman for advice and she went above and beyond to help me. I truly recommend her to all. Thank you -S.K. ” S.K

“ Dear Dr. Kauffman, My entire family thanks you for the wonderful treatment you provided for my husband with Alzheimer’s Disease. We were frustrated that he would not cooperate for his dentist of 20 years, but miraculously you were able to make him new well fitted dentures that he doesn’t want to remove. And in this freezing cold weather you were able to do the entire process in our apartment. Whoever doesn’t believe in miracles needs to meet you. We thank you for your patience and kindness and wish you all the best with your newest endeavors. Kindest regards, -Dolores D. and family ” DOLORES D. AND FAMILY

“ “ Thank you so much for your patience and for giving me my smile back! ” Thank You!

“ “ Thank you so much for having the compassion and energy to do this type of work. I’m watching one of your videos as I write this! How fantastic and joyful you are. I wish I’d been there to see you in person. Please know I thank you from the bottom of my heart. -Wendy L. ” WENDY L

“ Hi Dr. Alisa I thought you would want to know that my mother passed away on Saturday afternoon. Thank you so much for the wonderful care you gave her. The mouth guard worked really well. So well, in fact, that for the last several weeks, Margaret said she had stopped grinding her teeth. We very much appreciated your concern and your kind and gentle treatment. Wishing you and your family the very best for this coming New Year. Debbie ” DEBBIE

“ Thanks so much for treating my mother. When I woke up in the middle of the night and saw you on PBS, it was a dream come true. I’ve been concerned about my mother getting dental care, because I know how important that was to her and my dad. So thanks for fulfilling that need. -Leslie Hoff ” LESLIE HOFF

“ Thanks so much Dr.Kauffman for the care you provided for my 95 year old mom. In a time whe medical and dental care is a business,fiding a caring and dedicated professional whose first prioity is the health of her patient is truly and answer to our prayers. Thanks so much from the bottom of my heart. From S. Hall. ” S. HALL

“ Alisa I read with great appreciation the article about your mobile dentistry in a magazine Igor shared with me. Even though it has been a long time since Willene and I were your patients, I remember the deft, precise work you performed. The article was so descriptive of your person that I felt I was once again in your chair. I was surprised when you left the practice. Fortunately, Igor’s architecture has precluded the need for your new services. But as a professor of innovation and entrepreneurship, I truly applaud your creative choice to fulfill an unmet need in a way that few are capable of doing. I wish more professionals would emulate your passionate, creative service. Frank PS Igor also told me about all your good work at Penn, which is my favorite Ivy. ” FRANK H.

“ “Dr. Kauffman is a real angel. What a beautiful gift of needed service for her patients.” “So many services, such as dentistry and optometry are lacking in nursing homes and for shut-ins. My father’s glasses were mangled when the nursing home aides allowed them to drop to the floor where they were crushed when the aides moved dad’s bed. He couldn’t see without them. Somehow we managed to get the frames bent back into shape, but there was no way to get him fitted with new glasses. The world needs more practitioners like Dr. Kauffman.” “This is a brilliant service. Dental care is overlooked for the elderly yet vital for healthy aging. As we encourage more people to age in place, serving this home-bound population will become socially critical and lucrative for businesses.” “What a really wonderful breath, of fresh air to see such a story. Dr. Koffman thank you for your compassion and dedication in treating those in need. Being this is such a unique story and one that beams integrity, I have added your story to a page that honors professionals such as yourself. http://www.welcometodds.com/medical-hall-of-fame Thank you again for your exemplary service and for teaching others to follow suit.” ” WASHINGTON POST TESTIMONIALS THESE TESTIMONIALS WERE TAKEN FROM COMMENTS ON THE WASHINGTON POST.

“ “ My Dad is 100 years old. He developed dementia a few years ago. Recently his dentures broke in half, and a tooth went missing. Not having dentures made mealtimes challenging. His food needed to be mashed to make it easier for him to eat. Speaking was a little difficult for him too. Not to mention, at 100 years old, he couldn’t understand why we took his dentures away; He kept asking for them. We tried a couple of neighborhood dentists but they rejected him: either they didn’t accept his insurance or simply weren’t equipped to work with geriatric patients. With that, my sister decided to surf the net in search of a geriatric dentist. Lo’ and behold, she came across Dr. Alisa Kauffman, DMD. I immediately called Dr. Kauffman, and without hesitation, she assured me that she could replace the missing tooth, repair the dentures, and overnight them back to my Dad via Fed Ex. Wednesday afternoon my brother-n-law dropped off the dentures, and by Friday morning my Dad was back to his ol’ self again; smiling, eating and talking. He was on top of the world. We are all grateful for Dr. Alisa Kauffman’s professionalism, and punctuality. We are especially thankful for the compassion, care and commitment she has for the elderly. Thank you Dr. Alisa Kauffman, DMD for my Dad’s bright smile. Seeing Pop happy makes us happy. You are phenomenal! Molly Barreto & Family ” MOLLY B & FAMILY

“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, I can’t thank you enough for helping me in a time of crisis!!! I couldn’t eat or smile until you were able to fix my teeth ! And thank you even more for doing it so quickly. God bless you and I hope you inspire more of your students at University of Pennsylvania to become housecall dentists. Sincerely, Margaret Lipton ” MARGARET LIPTON

“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for making me new teeth. I was so depressed when the hospital lost my dentures, but you gave me hope and my dignity back by replacing them with even better fitting dentures than before. God bless you and I feel blessed that I met you. Best of luck and your future patients should know that they are in such capable hands. Sincerely, Patrick Rogan NYC ” PATRICK ROGAN

“ I am writing to express my sincere thanks and appreciation for your patience and excellent work in making a replacement denture for my mother, who is a resident at Schervier Nursing Care Center in the Bronx. As you know, the use and safeguarding of dentures for persons with dementia presents significant challenges for the patient, families and nursing homes. In my mother’s case, her partial denture was lost after about a year in the nursing home. Soon after, she began grinding her teeth involuntarily causing damage to her upper and lower incisors. After a referral was made to you by the nursing home, you expeditiously worked with me, the nursing home staff and my mother to create a replacement denture. In addition, after the replacement denture was completed, you patiently dedicated time to instructing me as well as the nursing home staff on the proper methods for removing, cleaning, re-inserting and, as importantly, safeguarding the denture. My mother is no longer grinding her teeth! I am so very grateful to you. Bravo! Carlos M. Diaz ” CARLOS M. DIAZ

“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, The video you showed us in 3rd year class at UPenn was hilarious. I remember the very groovy background music – that lecture was a blast! The geriatric rotations made me think about what a mobile practice “setting” can be and got me thinking of doing something similar in the future. As a graduate from the class of 2015, I am currently working with a large Indian Health Service hospital in Fairbanks, Alaska. I have the privilege of being part of a very unique team of dental professionals servicing a patient base of ~34,000 patients spanning more than two dozen villages spanning an area the equivalent of Texas, and reaching as far north into the Arctic. I provide routine and emergency dental care which includes general, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, pediatric, and oral surgery dental care. Prior to graduation I also completed an externship in Barrow, Alaska, which was my starting point for an interesting career. On a daily basis I interact with Community Health Aide Practitioners and Dental Health Aide Therapists (a controversial public health initiative which has immense success in Alaska – feel free to reach out to me if you are interested in learning more). I also coordinate medical evacuations for dental patients living in the remote villages. Furthermore, an important aspect of my job is to travel to remote villages via small bush planes (through harsh Arctic winter weather! And as part of this job I even signed a “death by travel waiver.” ) in order to deliver mobile dental services to village patients, with a focus on pediatric and geriatric segments – one of the most enjoyable aspects of the job is to listen to village elders describe stories of their pre-electricity lives while I perform their denture treatment! It is this aspect of the job that motivates me to become a geriatrician: an often overlooked dental need working with a patient population with both immense amounts of medical/dental needs and wisdom to share with us. As dental needs become much more accessible to a geriatric patient base, the options and affordability for home- and mobile-based dental care is likewise poised to expand, both in private and public sectors ” STEVEN LIN

“ “ Dear Doctor Kauffman, I wanted to let you know that our mom passed away this morning. As you know she’d been a long slow decline and today it caught up with her. She passed away with all her teeth but one, thanks to your good care and her good genes! You were a godsend during these last few years when we couldn’t get her to the dentist. Thank you for your care and kindness. Sincerely, Alison and Babette Lazarus ” VICTOR L

“ Congratulations on the fabulous article regarding the life-giving work and comic adventures of Dr. Alisa Kauffman. Such a tremendous understanding of the needs of our elderly, and the ability she obviously has to deliver that care, is quite admirable. I am proud to note that there are many institutions scattered throughout North America, Israel, and beyond, that cater to the elderly and particularly to Holocaust survivors – but none perhaps with the flair of Dr. Kauffman. Thank you for bringing this all to our attention. May Dr. Kauffman, and those like her, continue their sensitive and so vital work in good health, good strength, and good spirits. ” Gary Charlestein Taken from the Pennsylvania Gazette, July/August 2017 Edition

“ “ Dr. Alisa Kauffman is not just an outstanding dentist, but a devoted, caring, and dedicated professional. My 103 year old aunt, Doris (photo is from her 102nd birthday party), required urgent dental care at home, including multiple root extractions in order to remedy an infection and enable her to chew food comfortably and safely. Although Doris was a new patient, Dr. Kauffman rearranged her vacation schedule to ensure that Doris was treated in a timely way. Dr. Kauffman spent time in advance of the visit to make certain she understood my aunt’s health, mental, and psychological condition. She treated Doris in an exceedingly caring manner, with dignity and respect often lacking in today’s fast-paced medical encounters. She has a reassuring and calming presence which is vital for all patients, and most especially for the elderly. She made sure that Doris understood the treatment plan and encouraged her to ask questions. Doris was feeling 100% better the following day. We are very grateful to Dr. Kauffman! ” DORIS

“ Alisa Kauffman travels the urban frontier alone. She brings attention to a need for the coordination of comprehensive dental/medical services for the elderly. As the population continues to age, these critical services need to be readily available for non-ambulatory patients. The challenge is for Penn – the national leader in geriatric care for over 150 years – to better utilize its resources in dentistry, medicine, and research to help the elderly and often home-bound community. ” Marcia Witlin-Basickes Taken from the Pennsylvania Gazette, July/August 2017 Edition

“ “ I would like to give my highest commendation to Dr. Alisa Kauffman. She came highly recommended to me by my own dentist when I was in need of a dentist who would treat my bed/wheel chair bound husband at home. My husband had suffered traumatic brain injury and profound physical disability as the result of an accident making it impossible to transport him to a dental office. Dr. Kauffmann was happy to visit my husband at home. Her manner is thorough, knowledgeable and exceedingly professional. She has assured me that should he require extensive dental work, she will coordinate everything for us, which has allayed any anxiety I may have had. She comes to our home on a regular basis which she schedules, to maintain my husband’s oral hygiene. As a psychologist, I am extremely impressed not only by her professional expertise, but with her extraordinary ability to engage my traumatic brain injured husband. He is always delighted to see her, looks forward to her visits and cooperates fully while she is working on his mouth despite any discomfort he may experience in the process. ” ELIZABETH T. KLONER, PH.D. KNOWLEDGEABLE & PROFESSIONAL.

“ “ I want to thank Dr. Kauffman for making me look pretty with the beautiful teeth, so I can smile! ” URSULINA PADUVANI WANT TO THANK DR. KAUFFMAN

“ “ Hello, my name is Richard. I am a client of Dr. Kauffman, who is my dentist. When she did my dental, she set up everything and made it right here in the house! That service is a great thing because I cannot get out. ” RICHARD WEINKAUF SHE DID MY DENTAL, SHE SET UP EVERYTHING

“ “ Dr. Kauffman, I am in my 90’s and you made me look younger. Thank you so much! ” JR

“ “ I just want to thank you for all the wonderful dentistry you have done for me over the years, You made me feel comfortable by taking so much time explain the procedure you were doing, You are a fantastic qualified geriatric dentist, but equally important an amazing woman. I wish you a long and happy career. ” DORIS HERING YOU MADE ME FEEL COMFORTABLE

“ “ Dr. Kauffman: very professional, you know exactly what you’re doing and her nickname for you is the painless dentist – what more can you ask for? Thanks again, Mollie ” MOLLIE

“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, Thank you for coming to my apartment to get my smile back in order. I thought I would never see a dentist ever again since I have such limited mobility which makes it difficult to get to my dentist. But a visiting dentist who can do all the work in my apartment solved all my worries!! I also really appreciate that you called my old dentist to coordinate treatment as he originally planned it I really looked forward to my dental visits, and I could always count on you to come over as promised. Thank you for listening to all my stories and I am proud to share my BEFORE and AFTER photos with you. Thank you again for all your excellent work! William Smith. ” WILLIAM SMITH

“ Dr. Kauffman is such a unique person. Not only is she the best dentist, she brings to the home-visit a feeling of happiness, caring, and makes everyone confident that everything will be ok. As a geriatric social worker I have made many home-visits with Dr. Kauffman. My clients (some are bed bound) are sometimes nervous thinking about how a visit could be done by a dentist in the home. From the minute she walks into the bedroom and gives the biggest hello, my clients smile back and I can see they become relaxed and happy and confident to be treated by such a warm person. I wish all dentists were like Dr Kauffman. Sasha Greene ” SASHA GREENE " I WISH ALL DENTISTS WERE LIKE DR KAUFFMAN."

“ “ I have worked with Dr. Kauffman for about 20 years. My name is Harriet Duncan. I am a a nurse at Kingsbridge Heights Nursing Care Center. Dr. Kauffman is a very good dentist. She is very generous and patient. Satisfactory! No complaint! She is very good at working with the staff, with the patients, with everybody. She does a very good job. She is a good dentist! ” HARRIET DUNCAN SATISFACTORY! NO COMPLAINT!

“ “ Thanks for being pro-active Dr. Kauffman. And thanks as well for all to help us deal with her dental/grinding issues for the final years of her life was a great help and comfort to our family. So all of us send you our gratitude, on behalf of Seph, and the entire Melrod family! ” GEORGE MELROD THANKS FOR BEING PRO-ACTIVE

“ “ Thanks for publishing the fascinating piece on Dr. Alisa Kauffman [“House Dentist,” May 2017]. It’s alway refreshing to find there are people out there whose work – and attitude toward life – can put a smile on our faces. I hope the writers of the endless letters – pro or con – about our fellow alumnus, Donald Trump, read the article. A good many of them could stand to put a smile on their faces. Louis R Sernoff C’62 L’65 Delrey Beach, FL Taken from the Pennsylvania Gazette, July/August 2017 Edition ” Louis R Sernoff BE LIKE ALISA

“ I enjoyed reading ‘House Dentist’. I appreciate that you [Penn Gazette] highlighted the good work that Penn Alum’s do in their professions, with an eye towards service and underserved communities. I hope you write more articles like that in the future and thank you to Alisa Kauffman and Steven Lin [who was profiled in the sidebar article, “The Protégé”] ” Michael Chen Taken from the Pennsylvania Gazette, July/August 2017 Edition

“ I just wanted to say on behalf of Molly Barreto and all of our family we truly appreciate you taking care of Emilio Barreto. He is my grandfather and as is suffering Alzheimer’s and as a result life is difficult and complicated at times. With your help and encouragement he has one less daily struggle and for that I am completely grateful. -Amanda ” AMANDA One of Emilio Barreto’s grandchildren

“ Dearest Alisa, Thank you for your very sweet email. You made yesterday such a pleasure. I wish everyone I had to deal with in my life could be just like you. You are beyond sweet and lovely. I wish I could have known you prior to this happening to me. Thank you again. Lovingly, Leslie ” LESLIE

“ “ Dear Dr. Kauffman, You made the impossible treatment happen and I have the perfect result. I am eternally grateful for everything you did for me. You are truly a master dentist and there should be more people like you to help others like me! Best, Elizabeth Philbin ” ELIZABETH P

“ “ Thank you Dr. Kauffman for making me feel great again. Love, Sarah ” SARAH

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Preparing for your home visit

Introduction.

The majority of the services we provide are delivered in the community.  Often, this means a nurse, doctor or healthcare professional will make a “home visit” to your home or nursing home to provide you with care and treatment.

Before your home visit appointment

Before your home visit appointment, a member of our staff may phone to speak to you about the home visit appointment, and to answer any questions you may have.

If you were previously in the clinically extremely vulnerable group, please make sure you tell us.

During your home visit, you can expect the nurse, doctor or healthcare professional to:

• comply with the infection control policies that CLCH currently has in place.  This may mean that staff wear face masks depending on the situation and the levels of Covid in the community at the time of your visit. Masks can muffle the words that people use so if staff are wearing one and you do not understand what is being said to you, please make sure you tell the healthcare professional caring for you.  The NHS team can make changes to ensure you can better hear and understand what is being said to you.

Our 'Preparing for your home visit' leaflet

As a home visit patient, you will have received our 'preparing for your home visit' leaflet.  The leaflet is reproduced below - and you can click on the image to download the leaflet.

1.  What is COVID-19?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) is caused by a type of virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). As a group of viruses, coronaviruses are common across the world. Typical symptoms of coronavirus include:

• shortness of breath
• a loss of or change in your normal sense of smell or taste

You can find more information at the NHS.uk coronavirus webpage

2. Hand hygiene

Our staff will clean their hands before and after contact with you. We would encourage you to either wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol hand rub before and after our staff visit.

3. How does COVID-19 affect your home visit?

We’re doing things a bit differently during this pandemic. This information sets out the changes we’ve made. Please take the time to read this information ahead of our visit to you, so you’re aware of what to expect.

4.  If you are unwell or have symptoms of COVID-19

If you feel unwell and think it might be COVID-19 related, please inform our staff by telephone before they visit your home. If you feel unwell and need advice, contact NHS 111 by ringing freephone 111 or visiting the NHS 111 website  111.nhs.uk You can use the  NHS 111 online tool   You can check your symptoms online via  NHS 111 Covid 19  webpage. If we suspect you have COVID-19 before or during our visit then we may need to rearrange or make alternative arrangements for your care.

5. Face coverings and Personal Protective Equipment

Our staff will wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) based on the level of contact that they have with you. This may include a surgical mask; they may also wear gloves, aprons and possibly a face visor.

6. Home environment

We appreciate you will have your personal items around you within your home. To reduce any risk to you or our staff, we ask you put away any unnecessary items before our staff visit.

Many of our staff are pleased to see your pets. However, we would ask you to put them in a separate space during our visit.

Please ask any household members not involved with your care to leave the room before our staff arrive; they can re-enter when we leave your home.

7. Waste 

waste can be discarded into the normal household waste unless a clinical waste collection has been organised by staff. Some of our staff may take the clinical waste with them as they have a safe method to do this. 

By working together we can make it safer for you and our staff

Covid-19 checklist

Our staff may ask you questions using the following Covid-19 checklist.

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