Dementia & Dental Care - Dentists Coming To Homes To Provide Care

Lori La Bey talks with Dr. Joy Poskozim DDS the Founder of Joyful Dental Care. She even does house calls! Joy is also an amazing advocate and presenter.

As a Geriatric House Call Dentist for over 15 years, Dr. Joy Poskozim speaks to Long-term Care Facility Administrators, Nursing Staff, Caregivers, and loved ones on the importance of oral health care as we age. Her goal is to share as much dental information as possible, making it easier to communicate to traveling dentists about residents' oral health problems.

Learn:

1. How to brush teeth
2. The tell, show, do method
3. Where is the best place to brush their teeth
4. Set a routine of how to brush their teeth
   1. Eye contact
   2. Face them
   3. Upper right
   4. Lower right
   5. Upper left
   6. Lower left
5. Go with your loved one to the Dentist
6. Great Products
   1. Biotene – Over the Counter
      1. Toothpaste
      2. Mouthwash
      3. Gel
   2. 3D Pro Brush https://3dprobrush.com/
   3. Scan for dentures in case lost
7. Find a Dentist – Special Care Dentistry Association https://www.scdaonline.org/

Watch the Interview on YouTube

https://youtu.be/1QWKcrpnQv0?si=rMe6bAi6Hbnqw2O5

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Contact Dr Joy Poskozim DDS

Website https://joyposkozimdds.com

Phone 312 498 2209

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyposkozimdds

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/joyposkozimdds

Pinterest https://www.pinterest.com/jvpdent

Contact Joyful Dental Care

Website joyfuldentalcare.com

Phone 7737367767

4116 W. Peterson, Chicago IL 60646

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/JoyfulDentalCare

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