Rethinking Dental Access— Serving the Overlooked

Dr. Wade Banner is a California-board-certified dentist and founder of In Motion Dentists, one of the few practices delivering comprehensive, in-home care—everything from cleanings to crowns and root canals—for seniors, homebound patients, and people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. He also operates a specialized brick-and-mortar clinic in La Verne built for accessibility and behavioral needs.

In this episode, Dr. Banner breaks down how portable dentistry actually works (spoiler: a carry-on-sized unit and a 7-minute setup), how partnerships with Regional Centers and RDHAPs unlock access, and why treating isolated patients in urban ZIP codes can feel as “rural” as the farthest county. We dig into workflow, equipment, teledentistry collaboration, and the mindset shift new grads need to serve special healthcare needs—plus how any dentist can start with house calls on a limited basis.

Subscribe for more conversations on practical solutions for rural and hard-to-reach care. Learn more or request a ride-along via In Motion Dentists.

What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• Introduction and Guest Introduction
• Dr. Banner's Journey into Mobile Dentistry
• Working with Special Needs and Regional Centers
• Challenges and Solutions in Rural Dental Care
• The Importance of House Call Dentistry
• Future of Teledentistry and RDHAPs
• Conclusion and Contact Information

Connect with Wade Banner:

• LinkedIn

Resources

• In Motion Dentists
• RDHAP Connect
• San Gabriel / Pomona Regional Center
• Aseptico Portable Dental Units
• Cocoon Portable X-Ray

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