Many elderly residents feel anxious, overwhelmed, or uncomfortable during traditional dental appointments.
For residents living with:
• Dementia
• Frailty
• Mobility challenges
• Cognitive decline
A rushed or unfamiliar environment can increase distress and resistance to care.
At Dental in Residence, we believe oral healthcare should feel calm, patient, and compassionate.
Our gentle bedside approach allows residents to remain in an environment they already know and trust while receiving professional oral healthcare support.
Sometimes the smallest things make the biggest difference:
• Slowing down
• Speaking gently
• Building trust
• Creating calm experiences
• Respecting resident dignity
Because every resident deserves to feel safe, comfortable, and supported during oral healthcare 💕
Identified more than 90 percent of people aged 60 and over suffered from gum (periodontal) disease. Oral disease causes pain, is costly and disfiguring, results in poor nutrition and provides a portal for disease.
Dental In Residence aim to come to you to examine and treat as needed in the comfort of your arm chair
Dental in Residence was inspired by real experiences witnessing how difficult traditional dental appointments can become for elderly residents and their families.
We saw:
• Families taking time off work
• Long travel distances for appointments
• Residents with dementia becoming distressed
• Frail elderly patients struggling in unfamiliar clinical environments
• Families wanting to help — but not always knowing how
This inspired a different approach.
A fully mobile oral healthcare service designed specifically for aged care residents.
Our mission is to provide:
• Compassionate bedside care
• Prevention-focused oral healthcare
• Oral hygiene education
• Resident dignity and comfort
• Support for families and carers
We believe oral healthcare should remain accessible, gentle, and respectful throughout every stage of ageing.
Because every resident deserves to feel comfortable, cared for, and supported 💕
When an appointment has been scheduled we will send to you consent and medical history forms to be completed and returned prior.
This ensures all the paperwork is sorted and then we can focus on your oral health needs.
