Episode 461 · March 21, 2023

Ending the Silence in Long-Term Care Facilites - Let's Talk About It!

Ending the Silence in Long-Term Care Facilites - Let's Talk About It!

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Sonya Dunbar, RDH

Sonya Dunbar, RDH

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Sonya Dunbar, also known as the Geriatric Toothfairy, is an oral health educator on a mission to reduce the health risks and morbidity among seniors due to poor oral health. She has been a Registered Dental Hygienist for 27 years, TEDx, and national public speaker. Her passion for the Geriatric community is always demonstrated when she speaks - guided by decades of dental experience in private practice, skilled nursing facilities, and academia. Sonya is the Co-owner of Mobile Dental Xpress that provides comprehensive dental care to residents in skilled nursing facilities. Sonya is a US Navy Veteran and is pursuing a Ph.D. in Gerontology. Sonya is the CEO of The Geriatric ToothFairy, Co-Founder of the National Mobile Dental Conference, Co-Owner of Mobile Dental Xpress, and a published author of Golden Nuggets For Life.

Episode Summary

Dental podcast: Welcome to DentalTalk. I'm Dr. Phil Klein. Many older adults living in long-term care facilities suffer in silence from poor oral health. Todays podcast will address this concerning issue. Our guest is Sonya Dunbar, a registered dental hygienist for 30 years and known as the Geriatric Toothfairy. She is an oral health educator on a mission to reduce the health risks of diseases and morbidity among seniors due to poor oral care.

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