Ashleigh Robinson, a dentist and the founder of Accommodental, a house call dental practice in Buffalo, New York shares her journey of transitioning from working in a traditional dental setting to becoming a full-time house call dentist. She discusses the need for house call dentistry, especially for patients who are homebound or have limited mobility. Ashleigh also talks about the challenges and rewards of running a house call dental practice and offers advice for new dentists.
About the Guest:
- Ashleigh Robinson is a dentist based in Buffalo, New York. She graduated in 2019 and is dedicated to serving medically complex and underserved patient populations.
- Ashleigh is the founder of Accommodental, a house call dental practice that provides dental care to patients who are unable to leave their homes due to limited mobility or other medical conditions.
- She is the creator of the ResiDENTAL Movement, a podcast turned community, that empowers and equips dentists to begin offering in-home dental services to patients who are best-served at home.
Key Takeaways:
- House call dentistry is a valuable service for patients who are unable to leave their homes due to limited mobility or other medical conditions.
- Ashleigh's decision to pursue house call dentistry was driven by the need she observed while working in hospitals and the desire to serve medically complex and underserved patient populations.
- Starting a house call dental practice requires careful planning, including consulting with professionals such as accountants and lawyers, setting up business accounts, and ensuring compliance with regulations.
- House call dentistry offers flexibility and the ability to provide personalized care to patients, but it also requires careful scheduling and managing overhead costs.
- Ashleigh emphasizes the importance of avoiding traps and not committing to a lifestyle or practice setting that doesn't align with one's values and goals as a dentist.
Connect with Dr. Ashleigh Robinson on IG: @ashleigh.m.robinson
Learn more about Accomodental and Residental Movement
Connect with New Dentists on the Block: @newdentistsontheblock
Connect with Tanya Sue Maestas: @tsmaestas.dds
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