In This Episode:

In this episode of the Happy Practice, we interview Sonya Dunbar, also known as the Geriatric Tooth Fairy. Sonya shares her powerful origin story of how her grandmother’s experiences in a long-term care facility inspired her to pursue geriatric oral health care. She discusses the importance of mobile dentistry and its role in providing vital services to underserved populations, from the elderly in nursing homes to homeless individuals and children in low-income areas. The episode highlights Sonya's dedication to restoring dignity to the elderly and her advocacy for better oral care access across various communities.

Guest:

Sonya Dunbar is a dental hygienist, speaker, author, and entrepreneur with over 30 years of experience in dental care. Known as the Geriatric Tooth Fairy, she co-owns Mobile Dental Express, which delivers much-needed dental care to long-term care facilities. Sonya is also a Navy veteran, PhD candidate, and co-founder of the National Mobile and Teledentistry Conference and the Denobi Awards. She is a passionate advocate for geriatric oral health and continues to lead the charge in mobile dentistry.

Key Points & Highlights:

• Sonya’s Inspiration: Sonya shares how caring for her grandmother in a long-term care facility ignited her passion for geriatric oral care and led her to start her mobile dental service.


• Outreach to Underserved Communities: Sonya touches on the importance of providing dental care to other disadvantaged populations, including homeless individuals, children in low-income areas, and those battling substance abuse.


• Collaboration & Marketing in Healthcare: Sonya offers insights into how she built a successful mobile dental business, including overcoming challenges like financing, marketing, and forming partnerships with other healthcare professionals.

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