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The demand for in-home dental services continues to grow, yet patients have a hard time finding dental hygienists able to do the work at an affordable price. This rings especially true for homebound patients like the elderly, immunosuppressed, or those with physical or mental disabilities.
There are many considerations in prescribing the right type of treatment. From mobility to medical history, or age to past dental experiences, each factor can really influence the type of care they receive.
This is why we work closely with family members, caregivers, and even primary physicians to make sure they are getting the critical dental care they need. We are committed to seeing their oral health needs are met.
We also work with patients that want discrete services, experience extreme dental anxiety, or just don’t have the time to make it into the office.
Meeting the needs of the homebound patients
No inconvenient traveling
Get preventative care in the comfort and safety of where you are.
Reduces anxiety and routine disruption
This prevents disorientation that could come with a change in the daily schedule.
Personal service without the rush
We see fewer patients, which means we get to take the time to provide custom care.
Family & Caretaker Testimonials
Michelle’s care brings a smile to those who need it most. She has been providing in-home dental hygiene care for my elderly relative for many years and it truly is a blessing.
She knows how to treat each person with skill, kindness, humor, and respect. She is an invaluable member of my elder’s care team!
— Sandy T.
“It has been a very good thing having Michelle do in-home dental hygiene for my developmentally disabled adult daughter.
Michelle has been very patient and understanding in dealing with the challenges involved, and now my daughter only has to go to a dental office for check-ups. She, also, gets along well with the staff at my daughter's group home where she has offered advice in dental care which they have appreciated.”
— Bill W.
“The Blende Group referred us to Michelle years ago. I couldn’t imagine anyone being able to provide dental care without our special needs daughter being sedated…. Well, I’d never met anyone like Michelle! Every time she comes to our home, sets up her work station (following all safely procedures) she is able to do a little more to clean and examine our daughters teeth.
Now many visits later, our daughter’s mouth is completely examined (without sedation), her teeth are cleaned and we are confident in Michelle’s assessment for follow up needs.
If you are looking for in-home dental cleaning and oral examination you can’t do any better than request a consult/cleaning with Michelle!!”
— Linda H.
A Complete Visit Includes:
TEETH CLEANING
We only do manual hand scaling as it avoids aspirating water into the lungs. Not only does this prevent pneumonia, but it is much quieter than ultrasonic scaling and prevents aerosols from entering the air.
ORAL CANCER SCREENING
This helps to identify mouth cancer early or lesions that may lead to cancer.
TEETH POLISHING
Done with an as-needed basis to help remove stains and gives teeth a nice smooth, clean feel.
FLUORIDE TREATMENT
Fights tooth decay especially for elderly patients with dry mouth, known as xerostomia.
COMPLIMENTARY SOFT TOOTHBRUSH & FLOSS
Because brushing and flossing are important!
ORAL HYGIENE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN TO CAREGIVER
Some patients may have trouble caring for their teeth themselves, so we work with caregivers to ensure they get the best oral care possible.
Areas Served
We spend the majority of our time in Oakland and San Francisco but we are happy to travel anywhere in the East Bay. This includes Novato, Napa, Sonoma, Concord, San Jose, Palo Alto, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, and Walnut Creek.
*Please note, there is an extra charge for any location more than 25 miles outside of Oakland.
Learn More About Our Hygienist
Michelle R. Bernardo is a licensed Registered Dental Hygienist (RDH) and received her degree in 1994 from New York University College of Dentistry.
She returned back to the San Francisco / Oakland Bay Area to work for a highly respected dentist for over 20+ years.
In 2004, she became a specially trained and licensed dental hygienist in alternative practice (RDHAP) after completing the program at the University of the Pacific, School of Dentistry.
With more than 25 years of dental hygiene experience, Michelle is able to provide special preventative services to those who have limited access to dental services. This includes oral health screenings and dental cleanings.
Starting in the March 2020 lockdown, she has been working independently in her own practice.
