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This is OklahomaThis is Ashleigh Robinson - Development Manager at Bethany Children’s Health CenterOn this episode I chatted with Ashleigh Robinson former Miss Oklahoma and now Development Manager at Bethany Children’s Health Center. A lifelong Oklahoman and passionate advocate for individuals with disabilities, Robinson brings a unique blend of experience in education, advocacy, and public engagement to the position. Robinson, who was crowned Miss Oklahoma in 2021, has dedicated her career to championing inclusion and accessibility. Her passion for advocacy is deeply personal—her younger sister, Danielle, who has Down syndrome, was once a patient at Bethany Children’s. This connection has fueled Robinson’s commitment to creating meaningful opportunities for individuals with spe...2025-04-2946 min
Rainbow Skies for Teachers80. Brain Breaks That Work with James Robinson from AmplifyHow often do you pause during the school day to give your students (and yourself!) a chance to reset?In this energising episode of Rainbow Skies for Teachers, we’re joined by the wonderful James Robinson from Amplify to talk all things brain breaks—what they are, why they matter, and how to use them effectively in your classroom.James shares practical tips, simple activities, and must-know strategies to make brain breaks a seamless part of your day. From improving focus and behaviour to supporting emotional regulation and student wellbeing, this conversation is full of gold...2025-04-2740 min
Labyrinths with Amanda Knox#121 - Off the Record (Ashleigh Banfield)Journalist Ashleigh Banfield has survived war zones, 9/11, and the brutal churn of network news. But her most disorienting challenges have been deeply personal. In this episode, Ashleigh opens up about being cast out—by teachers, by a career she loved, by people she trusted most—and how those experiences shaped her view of belonging, resilience, and reinvention.https://www.amandaknox.comBluesky: @amandaknox.com | @wisecracker.bsky.socialIG: @amamaknox | @emceecarbonFree: My Search for Meaning Preorder Link:https://www.hachettebookgroup.com/ti...2025-04-2357 min
People Watching with Megan J. RobinsonAshleigh F. Hill: Solidarity, Identity, and Role Models: Learning to Move Beyond Disappointment (Pt. 2)Join me as I talk with Ashleigh Hill about growing up in evangelical and cult-like environments, grappling with complex PTSD, and exploring the nuances of spirituality and identity. Ashleigh shares her experiences with failed mentor relationships, the significance of solidarity, and her thoughts on the disappointments and manipulations tied to MLMs and commercial cults. Let's do some people watching!Links Mentioned* LuLa Rich Documentary (Amazon Prime)* Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know* Cayce Utley, Pt. 1 | Pt. 2* Rosemary Radford Ruether* Ivone Gebara* Patrick Cheng...2025-03-2538 min
People Watching with Megan J. RobinsonAshleigh F. Hill: Solidarity, Identity, and Role Models: Learning to Move Beyond Disappointment (Pt. 1)Join me as I talk with Ashleigh Hill about our personal experiences with spirituality, the disappointment in traditional role models, and the importance of solidarity. We explore the concept of role models and mentors, share stories from our twenty-year history(!), and reflect on how individual relationships and understanding people's lives shape who we are. Let's do some people watching!Links Mentioned* LuLa Rich Documentary (Amazon Prime)* Stephanie Foo, What My Bones Know* Cayce Utley, Pt. 1 | Pt. 2* Rosemary Radford Ruether* Ivone Gebara* Patrick Cheng...2025-03-1849 min
ResiDental MovementE60: Why Aren’t Dental House Calls More Widely Available?This week’s episode is inspired by a conversation I had with a fellow Dentist this past weekend. Mind you this was by no means a planned chat or networking event. My husband Chris, baby Robinson, and I traveled to the Long Island area of New York for a jiu-jitsu tournament that Chris was competing in. Typically, jiu-jitsu is the least violent martial art. There’s no kicking, no punching, and it isn’t bloody. But as luck would have it, Chris chipped a tooth during one of his matches. Luckily in the New York City area, there are plenty...2024-04-1010 minResiDental MovementE60: Why Aren’t Dental House Calls More Widely Available?This week’s episode is inspired by a conversation I had with a fellow Dentist this past weekend. Mind you this was by no means a planned chat or networking event. My husband Chris, baby Robinson, and I traveled to the Long Island area of New York for a jiu-jitsu tournament that Chris was competing in. Typically, jiu-jitsu is the least violent martial art. There’s no kicking, no punching, and it isn’t bloody. But as luck would have it, Chris chipped a tooth during one of his matches. Luckily in the New York City area, there are plenty...2024-04-1010 min
MIKE'D UP!Dr. Ashleigh Robinson: Revolutionizing Dentistry with House CallsDr. Ashleigh Robinson is the Founder of Accommodental & the host of the ResiDENTAL Movement podcast. She is a fellow Buffalonian that cares deeply for her patients in Western New York. She has experience treating patients in their homes, hospitals, long-term care facilities, private practices, and community health centers. Dr. Ashleigh is passionate about improving access to dental care and is on a mission to encourage other dentists to offer dental home care as well. This episode Dr. Ashleigh discusses the challenges and opportunities within house call dentistry, emphasizing its profitability and the need for better business management...2024-04-0350 minResiDental MovementE58: Do I Need a Van for My Dental House-Call Practice?When people first discover that I’m working as a house-call dentist the first question they often ask is if I have a van. Well, the truth is up until this past week I didn't have a van. My patients require care in their homes and would not benefit from a mobile dental unit. One of the huge benefits of starting a dental house-call practice is the minimal initial investment required compared to starting a traditional brick-and-mortar practice. House-call practitioners avoid the substantial expense of office space and hiring a large staff. This being said, a reliable form of tr...2024-03-2705 minResiDental MovementE58: Do I Need a Van for My Dental House-Call Practice?When people first discover that I’m working as a house-call dentist the first question they often ask is if I have a van. Well, the truth is up until this past week I didn't have a van. My patients require care in their homes and would not benefit from a mobile dental unit. One of the huge benefits of starting a dental house-call practice is the minimal initial investment required compared to starting a traditional brick-and-mortar practice. House-call practitioners avoid the substantial expense of office space and hiring a large staff. This being said, a reliable form of tr...2024-03-2705 minResiDental MovementE56: Can You Be a House-Call Dentist Without Completing a Residency?This week, The ResiDental Movement Podcast returns after a few weeks off to welcome Baby Robinson into our family and household. Initially, I did not plan on taking a break from the podcast, but I quickly discovered what any parent already knows, babies take a lot of work and a lot of time and energy! My sincerest thanks to the audience for their understanding during my brief hiatus. My perspective on what constitutes 'real work' has humorously evolved, especially in light of managing a newborn's needs. However, it’s always a joy to bring you this show and I’m ha...2024-03-1306 minResiDental MovementE56: Can You Be a House-Call Dentist Without Completing a Residency?This week, The ResiDental Movement Podcast returns after a few weeks off to welcome Baby Robinson into our family and household. Initially, I did not plan on taking a break from the podcast, but I quickly discovered what any parent already knows, babies take a lot of work and a lot of time and energy! My sincerest thanks to the audience for their understanding during my brief hiatus. My perspective on what constitutes 'real work' has humorously evolved, especially in light of managing a newborn's needs. However, it’s always a joy to bring you this show and I’m ha...2024-03-1306 min
New Dentists on the BlockHouse Call Dentistry w/ Dr. Ashleigh RobinsonAshleigh 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...2024-03-0732 min
Teeth MatterHouse Call Dentistry | Dr Ashleigh Robinson, DDSReal talk between Dr. H and Dr. Ashleigh Robinson (@ashleighrobinson), a full-time house call dentist who is providing care to people in their homes.
We dive into how she found out about this non-traditional path, what her scope of dentistry looks like, how she manages her records, what its like to move around with instruments, and so much more. Find out if you're a right fit for house call dentistry by tuning in to our episode.
To learn more about house call dentistry or to connect with Ashleigh, check out:2024-02-2724 min
Confessions From A Dental LabDr. Ashleigh Robinson on Being a House Call Dentist and Leading With the Mission in MindDr. Ashleigh Robinson is a "House Call Dentist" with a portable practice who serves unique communities that require a dentist coming into the home. She talks about overcoming dental school debt, starting her business, and leading with the mission in mind. Ladies & Gentlemen, you're listening to "Confessions From A Dental Lab" and we're happy you're here.
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Learn more...2024-02-2327 minResiDental MovementE41: Navigating Student Loan Debt: Financial Management Tips for House Call Dentists with Mark JohnsonUsually on this show, we discuss the ins and outs of house-call dentistry. In this episode, however, we will be discussing the importance of financial management for house call dentists specifically when it comes to our student loans. Today we have a special guest, Mark Johnson, the founder of StudentLoans Rx and DentalWealthRx.The freedom and flexibility that House Call Dentistry provides is one of the key factors that drew me to it. Scheduling appointments whenever you'd like, with no clock to punch or team to report to freedom is a huge perk of what we do. However, the...2023-11-1522 minResiDental MovementE40: Knowing When and What Technologies to Utilize in Your House Call PracticeThis week I wanted to share my thoughts on digital dentistry and using technology in my house call practice. Before we dive in, I want to thank you for your understanding and patience during my recent absence due to the loss of my grandmother. It meant a lot to me! Now, onto this week's question about whether or not I use digital dentistry in my practice. The short answer is no, I do not use a digital scanner. While I have considered it and even tried it out for a trial period, I have found that it is not...2023-11-0807 minResiDental MovementE40: Knowing When and What Technologies to Utilize in Your House Call PracticeThis week I wanted to share my thoughts on digital dentistry and using technology in my house call practice. Before we dive in, I want to thank you for your understanding and patience during my recent absence due to the loss of my grandmother. It meant a lot to me! Now, onto this week's question about whether or not I use digital dentistry in my practice. The short answer is no, I do not use a digital scanner. While I have considered it and even tried it out for a trial period, I have found that it is not...2023-11-0807 minResiDental MovementE39: How Reading Can Make Us More Empathetic and Informed PractitionersThis week I wanted to share some of my favorite books that I think EVERYONE should read. As a dentist who offers house calls, I believe reading general nonfiction is incredibly important for personal growth and empathy.
The first book is Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. It tells the story of Dr.Paul Farmer, a physician who dedicated his career to treating patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Haiti. His dedication to justice is truly inspiring and reminds us that all lives matter.
The next book is When Breath Becomes Air, a memoir written by...2023-10-2506 minResiDental MovementE39: How Reading Can Make Us More Empathetic and Informed PractitionersThis week I wanted to share some of my favorite books that I think EVERYONE should read. As a dentist who offers house calls, I believe reading general nonfiction is incredibly important for personal growth and empathy.
The first book is Mountains Beyond Mountains by Tracy Kidder. It tells the story of Dr.Paul Farmer, a physician who dedicated his career to treating patients with multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Haiti. His dedication to justice is truly inspiring and reminds us that all lives matter.
The next book is When Breath Becomes Air, a memoir written by...2023-10-2506 min
Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable PodcastThe Road Less Traveled with Dr. Ashleigh Robinson and Dr. Brian NovyAre you ready for your 40 hr/week, 30 year career chairside dentist prison sentence? Neither were Drs. Brian Novy and Ashleigh Robinson. From local, practice out of any patient's home hero, to international researcher, author and speaker - join us and learn every option your degree really buys you.
2023-10-2427 minResiDental MovementE38: The Importance of Teamwork in House Call DentistryThis week I wanted to share one of the things I absolutely love about my job as a solo practitioner - the freedom and independence it offers, paired with a true sense of teamwork. Now, I'm a people-loving extrovert, but there's something about seeing just a few patients a day and working independently that really suits me. Of course, for you, having a strong team might be preferable, and the great thing is, that you have the flexibility to structure your dental house call team however you like!
First and foremost, my family - my husband and...2023-10-1809 minResiDental MovementE38: The Importance of Teamwork in House Call DentistryThis week I wanted to share one of the things I absolutely love about my job as a solo practitioner - the freedom and independence it offers, paired with a true sense of teamwork. Now, I'm a people-loving extrovert, but there's something about seeing just a few patients a day and working independently that really suits me. Of course, for you, having a strong team might be preferable, and the great thing is, that you have the flexibility to structure your dental house call team however you like!
First and foremost, my family - my husband and...2023-10-1809 minResiDental MovementE37: How Dental House Calls are Like DenturesOn this week's podcast, I wanted to reflect a little on my recent induction as a Fellow into the American College of Dentists. It was a huge honor to be inducted alongside some amazing colleagues who have been practicing for multiple decades. I was shocked when I first found out I’d be receiving this honor. I remember back to dental school when some of my faculty had their name, DDS, followed by FACD embroidered onto their jackets. These faculty were people I held in high regard because the American College of Dentists exists to advance excellence, ethics, professionalism, an...2023-10-1106 minResiDental MovementE37: How Dental House Calls are Like DenturesOn this week's podcast, I wanted to reflect a little on my recent induction as a Fellow into the American College of Dentists. It was a huge honor to be inducted alongside some amazing colleagues who have been practicing for multiple decades. I was shocked when I first found out I’d be receiving this honor. I remember back to dental school when some of my faculty had their name, DDS, followed by FACD embroidered onto their jackets. These faculty were people I held in high regard because the American College of Dentists exists to advance excellence, ethics, professionalism, an...2023-10-1106 minResiDental MovementE36: An Update on the Expanding AccommoDental FamilyI wanted to share some exciting changes happening at AccommoDental lately. As you may know, AccommoDental is my dental house-call practice and I'm currently expecting my first baby. So, a couple of you have asked me how the practice has been going through the pregnancy and I'm happy to give you an update!
So far, I'm about halfway through my pregnancy and haven't needed to modify my appointment workflow much yet. However, I have been feeling more tired than usual, so I've decided to switch to two visits per day instead of three. This has decreased our...2023-10-0405 minResiDental MovementE36: An Update on the Expanding AccommoDental FamilyI wanted to share some exciting changes happening at AccommoDental lately. As you may know, AccommoDental is my dental house-call practice and I'm currently expecting my first baby. So, a couple of you have asked me how the practice has been going through the pregnancy and I'm happy to give you an update!
So far, I'm about halfway through my pregnancy and haven't needed to modify my appointment workflow much yet. However, I have been feeling more tired than usual, so I've decided to switch to two visits per day instead of three. This has decreased our...2023-10-0405 minResiDental MovementE35: A Few Thoughts on Safety Concerns Associated with House Call DentistryOn this week’s podcast, I wanted to share a story with you that happened to me during one of my routine house call visits. I have a long-time patient whom I visit every three months, and recently when I arrived at her house for her appointment, I noticed that her front door was open. This immediately concerned me, as my patient is an older woman who lives alone and is very cautious. After calling inside for the patient she let me know that she would be “right there.” Then after waiting for over 20 minutes I decided to let myself...2023-09-2707 minResiDental MovementE35: A Few Thoughts on Safety Concerns Associated with House Call DentistryOn this week’s podcast, I wanted to share a story with you that happened to me during one of my routine house call visits. I have a long-time patient whom I visit every three months, and recently when I arrived at her house for her appointment, I noticed that her front door was open. This immediately concerned me, as my patient is an older woman who lives alone and is very cautious. After calling inside for the patient she let me know that she would be “right there.” Then after waiting for over 20 minutes I decided to let myself...2023-09-2707 minResiDental MovementE34: A Few Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard WayThis week on the podcast I wanted to share a personal story with you that I hope will help you on your own house call journey. It's about my first appointment with a patient I had no connection with, and the lessons I learned from it.
When I first started offering house calls, I didn't have an established travel radius or minimum visit fee, and it caused some problems. I ended up driving over three hours to visit a patient living with Autism who I was only able to interact with for 45 seconds! Now this was no...2023-09-2011 minResiDental MovementE34: A Few Lessons I’ve Learned the Hard WayThis week on the podcast I wanted to share a personal story with you that I hope will help you on your own house call journey. It's about my first appointment with a patient I had no connection with, and the lessons I learned from it.
When I first started offering house calls, I didn't have an established travel radius or minimum visit fee, and it caused some problems. I ended up driving over three hours to visit a patient living with Autism who I was only able to interact with for 45 seconds! Now this was no...2023-09-2011 minResiDental MovementE33: Do You Need Special Malpractice Insurance to Offer House Calls?It's that time of year again when I renew my liability or malpractice insurance, and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to answer one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from other dentists when they find out I offer house calls. The question is, "Do you need a special kind of malpractice insurance to offer house calls?" The short answer is no, you don't need a special kind of liability or malpractice insurance. However, there are some important things you should know about malpractice insurance if you plan to offer dental house calls.
...2023-09-1307 minResiDental MovementE33: Do You Need Special Malpractice Insurance to Offer House Calls?It's that time of year again when I renew my liability or malpractice insurance, and I thought it would be the perfect opportunity to answer one of the most frequently asked questions I receive from other dentists when they find out I offer house calls. The question is, "Do you need a special kind of malpractice insurance to offer house calls?" The short answer is no, you don't need a special kind of liability or malpractice insurance. However, there are some important things you should know about malpractice insurance if you plan to offer dental house calls.
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The Very Dental Podcast NetworkVery Dental: House Call Dentistry with Dr. Ashleigh RobinsonAlan is joined by Dr. Ashleigh Robinson to talk about her unconventional career choice! A couple years ago Ashleigh started a "house call" dentistry business and has never looked back! Ashleigh's calling to dentistry was originally hoping to address "access." There are a lot of people in need of dental care that cannot necessarily get to a dental office and our profession isn't really set up to address it. Ashleigh has created a model to reach these folks and she's an evangelist about it! In fact, she's even got her own podcast where she talks all about her model...2023-09-0844 min
ResiDental MovementE32: An Interview with Dental Podcast Pioneer Dr. Alan MeadThis week we have a very special episode for you! You may already know that I’ve interviewed other house-call dentists here on the show. I’m excited to share that I recently had the honor of interviewing one of the very first dentist podcasters! If you're listening to this show, it’s likely that you listen to other dental podcasts too, so you may very well know this week’s guest, Dr. Alan Mead! Alan is a pioneer in the space of dental podcasting. Communication and education in dentistry has always been extremely formal. There are dental schools and dent...2023-09-0641 minResiDental MovementE32: An Interview with Dental Podcast Pioneer Dr. Alan MeadThis week we have a very special episode for you! You may already know that I’ve interviewed other house-call dentists here on the show. I’m excited to share that I recently had the honor of interviewing one of the very first dentist podcasters! If you're listening to this show, it’s likely that you listen to other dental podcasts too, so you may very well know this week’s guest, Dr. Alan Mead! Alan is a pioneer in the space of dental podcasting. Communication and education in dentistry has always been extremely formal. There are dental schools and dent...2023-09-0641 minResiDental MovementE31: Discussions Only Dentists Can HaveI recently caught up with some of my former dental school classmates and it was such a great experience. We talked about our lives and our practices, and they even gave me some helpful advice about managing my house-call dental practice during my pregnancy and maternity leave.
It was really nice to be able to bounce ideas off of other dentists who understand the unique challenges of a house-call practice. We talked about everything from hiring an assistant to bringing on another dentist, and I feel like I have a lot of great options to consider.
2023-08-3008 minResiDental MovementE31: Discussions Only Dentists Can HaveI recently caught up with some of my former dental school classmates and it was such a great experience. We talked about our lives and our practices, and they even gave me some helpful advice about managing my house-call dental practice during my pregnancy and maternity leave.
It was really nice to be able to bounce ideas off of other dentists who understand the unique challenges of a house-call practice. We talked about everything from hiring an assistant to bringing on another dentist, and I feel like I have a lot of great options to consider.
2023-08-3008 minResiDental MovementE30: Are You Qualified to Offer Dental House Calls?This week I wanted to share a recent experience I had with one of my patients who has dementia and mobility challenges. Despite these challenges, we were able to place four restorations in one visit, which was a huge feat for both me and my patient! Working with motivated families and patients is truly rewarding, and it's victories like these that make me love house call dentistry even more.
I know that if you're listening to this podcast you're probably interested in pursuing in-home dentistry as well and soon will be able to relate with my little v...2023-08-2307 minResiDental MovementE30: Are You Qualified to Offer Dental House Calls?This week I wanted to share a recent experience I had with one of my patients who has dementia and mobility challenges. Despite these challenges, we were able to place four restorations in one visit, which was a huge feat for both me and my patient! Working with motivated families and patients is truly rewarding, and it's victories like these that make me love house call dentistry even more.
I know that if you're listening to this podcast you're probably interested in pursuing in-home dentistry as well and soon will be able to relate with my little v...2023-08-2307 minResiDental MovementE29: How House Call Dentistry is Giving Me The Flexibility to Expand My HouseholdI have some exciting news to share with you today! I recently found out that I'm expecting a baby in February, and my husband and I couldn't be happier. We've been planning to start a family since we got married, and the timing couldn't be better.
As I've been preparing for this new chapter in my life, I've realized just how grateful I am to have made the decision to become a house-call dentist over two years ago. The flexibility and freedom that my dental house call practice provides will allow me to adjust my work schedule...2023-08-1608 minResiDental MovementE29: How House Call Dentistry is Giving Me The Flexibility to Expand My HouseholdI have some exciting news to share with you today! I recently found out that I'm expecting a baby in February, and my husband and I couldn't be happier. We've been planning to start a family since we got married, and the timing couldn't be better.
As I've been preparing for this new chapter in my life, I've realized just how grateful I am to have made the decision to become a house-call dentist over two years ago. The flexibility and freedom that my dental house call practice provides will allow me to adjust my work schedule...2023-08-1608 minResiDental MovementE28: My Advice on Dealing With CompetitionThis week I’m sharing some advice on starting a successful dental house-call practice in a region where there is already another house-call dentist. First of all, I believe that competition is a good thing because it ultimately benefits our patients. With an aging population, there will always be a demand for in-home dental services. So, don't be afraid to start your own practice even if there is already someone else offering similar services in your area. In fact, I recommend reaching out to your colleagues and learning from them. They may be able to offer you some patients to...2023-08-0907 minResiDental MovementE28: My Advice on Dealing With CompetitionThis week I’m sharing some advice on starting a successful dental house-call practice in a region where there is already another house-call dentist. First of all, I believe that competition is a good thing because it ultimately benefits our patients. With an aging population, there will always be a demand for in-home dental services. So, don't be afraid to start your own practice even if there is already someone else offering similar services in your area. In fact, I recommend reaching out to your colleagues and learning from them. They may be able to offer you some patients to...2023-08-0907 minResiDental MovementE27: Annual Update and Surprises Coming This YearThis week I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of the ResiDENTAL Movement community. It's hard to believe that we're already celebrating our one-year anniversary! Time really does fly when you're having fun! Over the past year, I've had the pleasure of connecting with so many amazing dentists who are passionate about providing in-home dental care. I'm truly grateful for each and every one of you who has listened to the podcast, visited the website, or engaged with me on social media.
As we move into our second year...2023-08-0210 minResiDental MovementE27: Annual Update and Surprises Coming This YearThis week I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you for being a part of the ResiDENTAL Movement community. It's hard to believe that we're already celebrating our one-year anniversary! Time really does fly when you're having fun! Over the past year, I've had the pleasure of connecting with so many amazing dentists who are passionate about providing in-home dental care. I'm truly grateful for each and every one of you who has listened to the podcast, visited the website, or engaged with me on social media.
As we move into our second year...2023-08-0210 minResiDental MovementE26: Six Lessons I’ve Learned From Two Years of Dental House CallsExciting news! I just celebrated the second birthday of my in-home dental service, AccommoDental, and it has been an incredible journey so far. I wanted to share 6 important lessons that I have learned over the past two years, both professionally and personally.
1. I’ve Learned That TIME Is Our Most Valuable Asset
We should cherish every moment and use it wisely. I’ve learned that time isn’t simply a resource to use for accomplishing tasks or missions. Years ago, I compartmentalized my time and only dedicated some to friends and family, while most of...2023-07-2616 minResiDental MovementE26: Six Lessons I’ve Learned From Two Years of Dental House CallsExciting news! I just celebrated the second birthday of my in-home dental service, AccommoDental, and it has been an incredible journey so far. I wanted to share 6 important lessons that I have learned over the past two years, both professionally and personally.
1. I’ve Learned That TIME Is Our Most Valuable Asset
We should cherish every moment and use it wisely. I’ve learned that time isn’t simply a resource to use for accomplishing tasks or missions. Years ago, I compartmentalized my time and only dedicated some to friends and family, while most of...2023-07-2616 minResiDental MovementE25: Does Every Patient Need Comp Care?Did you know that I love when you reach out with questions?! You can always reach me at hello@residentalmovement.com or DM residentalmovement on Instagram with questions.
This week’s episode is a response to a listener's question that I’m excited to discuss with you! They asked, “Does every patient need comp care?” After discussing this more with the listener, we decided the more specific question he meant to ask was “Do you only offer comp care in your dental house call practice?” So, I’m going to answer both the original question AND the question that...2023-07-1906 minResiDental MovementE25: Does Every Patient Need Comp Care?Did you know that I love when you reach out with questions?! You can always reach me at hello@residentalmovement.com or DM residentalmovement on Instagram with questions.
This week’s episode is a response to a listener's question that I’m excited to discuss with you! They asked, “Does every patient need comp care?” After discussing this more with the listener, we decided the more specific question he meant to ask was “Do you only offer comp care in your dental house call practice?” So, I’m going to answer both the original question AND the question that...2023-07-1906 minResiDental MovementE24: Your Words MatterToday we're covering the importance of language in healthcare, specifically for house call dentistry. As a dentist, I believe that the way we communicate with our patients is crucial in demonstrating respect and empathy towards them. In this episode, I'll be discussing two areas of communication that I feel strongly about - people-first language and elderspeak.
People-first language is all about referring to a person's disability as a noun, rather than using it as an adjective. For example, instead of saying "my autistic patient," we should say "my patient with autism." This shows that the disability is...2023-07-1214 minResiDental MovementE24: Your Words MatterToday we're covering the importance of language in healthcare, specifically for house call dentistry. As a dentist, I believe that the way we communicate with our patients is crucial in demonstrating respect and empathy towards them. In this episode, I'll be discussing two areas of communication that I feel strongly about - people-first language and elderspeak.
People-first language is all about referring to a person's disability as a noun, rather than using it as an adjective. For example, instead of saying "my autistic patient," we should say "my patient with autism." This shows that the disability is...2023-07-1214 minResiDental MovementE23: Why I Started a Fee-For-Service House Call PracticeWhen starting this podcast & blog I wanted to share my experience of becoming a dentist and how I decided to leave public health to pursue fee-for-service practice ownership with my dental house call service, AccommoDental. I hope this will encourage you to start a fee for service house call practice, too! My goal has always been to address access to care, especially for patients who struggle for access. Initially, I associated fee-for-service practices with greed and a lack of access. However, as I gained experience, I realized that the fee-for-service model is the only way to provide my patients...2023-06-2811 minResiDental MovementE23: Why I Started a Fee-For-Service House Call PracticeWhen starting this podcast & blog I wanted to share my experience of becoming a dentist and how I decided to leave public health to pursue fee-for-service practice ownership with my dental house call service, AccommoDental. I hope this will encourage you to start a fee for service house call practice, too! My goal has always been to address access to care, especially for patients who struggle for access. Initially, I associated fee-for-service practices with greed and a lack of access. However, as I gained experience, I realized that the fee-for-service model is the only way to provide my patients...2023-06-2811 minResiDental MovementE22: My Thoughts on the SCDA MeetingToday I’m excited to share some of my thoughts and experiences at the Special Care Dental Association, or SCDA, annual meeting. SCDA is a unique international organization of oral health professionals and other individuals who are dedicated to promoting oral health and wellbeing for people with special needs. SCDA is proud to bring together professionals from the American Association of Hospital Dentists (AAHD), the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities (ADPD) and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (ASGD).
Because many of the goals and activities of these three practice areas overlap, the component groups jo...2023-06-1405 minResiDental MovementE22: My Thoughts on the SCDA MeetingToday I’m excited to share some of my thoughts and experiences at the Special Care Dental Association, or SCDA, annual meeting. SCDA is a unique international organization of oral health professionals and other individuals who are dedicated to promoting oral health and wellbeing for people with special needs. SCDA is proud to bring together professionals from the American Association of Hospital Dentists (AAHD), the Academy of Dentistry for Persons with Disabilities (ADPD) and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry (ASGD).
Because many of the goals and activities of these three practice areas overlap, the component groups jo...2023-06-1405 minResiDental MovementE21: Who Are You Trying to Serve?Today I’m sharing my experience sitting on a panel for an event hosted by my local dental society “The Business Side of Dentistry” for new dentists. The event was aimed at dentists who are less than 10 years out of school, and that includes me. It was great to see a variety of experience levels represented in the group. The majority were unlicensed dental residents who were about to launch their careers!
As a presenter at the event, I shared my dental home care practice model, AccommoDental, and encouraged new dentists to embrace in-home dental care. I was th...2023-06-0707 minResiDental MovementE21: Who Are You Trying to Serve?Today I’m sharing my experience sitting on a panel for an event hosted by my local dental society “The Business Side of Dentistry” for new dentists. The event was aimed at dentists who are less than 10 years out of school, and that includes me. It was great to see a variety of experience levels represented in the group. The majority were unlicensed dental residents who were about to launch their careers!
As a presenter at the event, I shared my dental home care practice model, AccommoDental, and encouraged new dentists to embrace in-home dental care. I was th...2023-06-0707 minResiDental MovementE20: Tax Write-Offs for House Call DentistsGet your Quickbooks Discount
FREE Scheduling Template: A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
ResiDENTAL Movement Website
Home Smile Care Foundation Website
2023-04-1908 minResiDental MovementE20: Tax Write-Offs for House Call DentistsGet your Quickbooks Discount
FREE Scheduling Template: A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
ResiDENTAL Movement Website
Home Smile Care Foundation Website
2023-04-1908 minResiDental MovementE19: Be PreparedResiDENTAL Movement
Home Smile Care Foundation
AccommoDental
2023-04-1106 minResiDental MovementE19: Be PreparedResiDENTAL Movement
Home Smile Care Foundation
AccommoDental
2023-04-1106 minResiDental MovementE18: Caring for Patients in Hospice Care with Dr. Joy PoskozimDr. Joy's website
ResiDENTAL Movement
Home Smile Care Foundation
AccommoDental
2023-04-0421 minResiDental MovementE18: Caring for Patients in Hospice Care with Dr. Joy PoskozimDr. Joy's website
ResiDENTAL Movement
Home Smile Care Foundation
AccommoDental
2023-04-0421 minResiDental MovementE17: My thoughts after the National Mobile and Teledentistry ConferenceNational Mobile and Teledentistry Conference
American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance
Sound Dental Care
Smiles Across Montana
Sonya Dunbar
Melissa Turner
ResiDENTAL Movement
Home Smile Care Foundation
AccommoDental
2023-03-2810 minResiDental MovementE17: My thoughts after the National Mobile and Teledentistry ConferenceNational Mobile and Teledentistry Conference
American Mobile and Teledentistry Alliance
Sound Dental Care
Smiles Across Montana
Sonya Dunbar
Melissa Turner
ResiDENTAL Movement
Home Smile Care Foundation
AccommoDental
2023-03-2810 minResiDental MovementE16: Should You Do House Calls Part-Time or Full-Time?Check out the FREE scheduling template called "A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist."
Visit HomeSmileCareFoundation.org
2022-12-2110 minResiDental MovementE16: Should You Do House Calls Part-Time or Full-Time?Check out the FREE scheduling template called "A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist."
Visit HomeSmileCareFoundation.org
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LeaderGrowth with David SkidmoreAshleigh Robinson - Leadership Is InfluenceCONNECT WITH ASHLEIGH ROBINSONFollow Ashleigh Robinson on LinkedIn here.Follow Ashleigh Robinson on Instagram here.MODERN LEADERSHIPLearn more about Modern Leadership here.CONNECT WITH DAVID SKIDMOREOrder David's New Book here.Instagram: @imdavidskidmoreLinkedIn: @imdavidskidmoreMORE ABOUT ASHLEIGH ROBINSONAshleigh Robinson, Miss Oklahoma 2021, is a 7th Grade English Language Arts teacher at F.D. Moon Middle School in Oklahoma City Public Schools. Introduced to the school through volunteering with the Freedom City mentoring and reading buddy program, Ashleigh fell in love with the students and pouring into their lives. After...2022-12-1356 minResiDental MovementE15: Bringing Dentistry to Senior Living Communities with Dr. Amanda AmaroDr. Amanda Amaro, mobile dentist and owner of Tranquility Health, discusses providing dental care to seniors directly in their residential communities.
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-12-0713 minResiDental MovementE15: Bringing Dentistry to Senior Living Communities with Dr. Amanda AmaroDr. Amanda Amaro, mobile dentist and owner of Tranquility Health, discusses providing dental care to seniors directly in their residential communities.
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-12-0713 minResiDental MovementE14: Try Being an ExhibitorListen in to hear the five reasons why I think YOU should advertise your at-home dental service by being an exhibitor at your local dental meeting.
A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
Home Smile Care Foundation
2022-12-0208 minResiDental MovementE14: Try Being an ExhibitorListen in to hear the five reasons why I think YOU should advertise your at-home dental service by being an exhibitor at your local dental meeting.
A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
Home Smile Care Foundation
2022-12-0208 minResiDental MovementE13: Preventing DIY Dentistry with Dr. Tatum MilesDr. Tatum Miles is the mobile dentist behind Brighter Smiles PLLC. Listen in to hear about her cosmetic services and how she fits mobile dentistry into her career. Connect with her @thepivotqueen on Instagram.
Check out the new ResiDENTAL Movement website for notes on today's episode.
If you'd like to help patients who cannot access at-home dental care, please contribute to the Home Smile Care Foundation.
2022-11-0815 minResiDental MovementE13: Preventing DIY Dentistry with Dr. Tatum MilesDr. Tatum Miles is the mobile dentist behind Brighter Smiles PLLC. Listen in to hear about her cosmetic services and how she fits mobile dentistry into her career. Connect with her @thepivotqueen on Instagram.
Check out the new ResiDENTAL Movement website for notes on today's episode.
If you'd like to help patients who cannot access at-home dental care, please contribute to the Home Smile Care Foundation.
2022-11-0815 minResiDental MovementE12: Advising Prospective PatientsListen to hear how to advise people about whether or not they are candidates for your services.
ResiDENTALMovement.com
HomeCareSmileFoundation.org
2022-10-2806 minResiDental MovementE12: Advising Prospective PatientsListen to hear how to advise people about whether or not they are candidates for your services.
ResiDENTALMovement.com
HomeCareSmileFoundation.org
2022-10-2806 minResiDental MovementE11: The Benefits of My Remote Dental Assistant with Jenn St. PierreOur first guest, Jenn St. Pierre, teaches us about her service, My Remote Dental Assistant. I utilized this wonderful service to find a remote dental assistant, myself!
My Remote Dental Assistant
Promo Code: PODCAST
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-10-1813 minResiDental MovementE11: The Benefits of My Remote Dental Assistant with Jenn St. PierreOur first guest, Jenn St. Pierre, teaches us about her service, My Remote Dental Assistant. I utilized this wonderful service to find a remote dental assistant, myself!
My Remote Dental Assistant
Promo Code: PODCAST
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-10-1813 minResiDental MovementE10: Useful Software Tools for House Call DentistsRunning your dental home care practice can be simplified with the aide of these useful software tools!
QuickBooks
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-10-1106 minResiDental MovementE10: Useful Software Tools for House Call DentistsRunning your dental home care practice can be simplified with the aide of these useful software tools!
QuickBooks
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-10-1106 minResiDental MovementE9: Services Offered During Dental House CallsAre you wondering what services you could offer at someone's home? Listen in to find out!
A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
Home Smile Care Foundation
2022-10-0506 minResiDental MovementE9: Services Offered During Dental House CallsAre you wondering what services you could offer at someone's home? Listen in to find out!
A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
Home Smile Care Foundation
2022-10-0506 minResiDental MovementE8: Low-Stress Days for House Call DentistsThe flexibility of a dental home care practice is unlike anything you'll experience as a chairside dentist. Listen in to hear about my favorite Thursday!
A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
Home Smile Care Foundation
2022-09-2811 minResiDental MovementE8: Low-Stress Days for House Call DentistsThe flexibility of a dental home care practice is unlike anything you'll experience as a chairside dentist. Listen in to hear about my favorite Thursday!
A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist
Home Smile Care Foundation
2022-09-2811 minResiDental MovementE7: Compassion for CaregiversWorking with, not against, caregivers is the best way to help your patient.
TePe Products
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-09-2107 minResiDental MovementE7: Compassion for CaregiversWorking with, not against, caregivers is the best way to help your patient.
TePe Products
Home Smile Care Foundation
ResiDENTAL Movement
2022-09-2107 minResiDental MovementE6: Ergonomics for House Call DentistsThe physicality of house call dentistry should not be underestimated. Consider ergonomics at work and learn how to take care of yourself at home, too.
If you're curious about how to schedule your days so that you can provide care sustainably, download my free guide called "A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist"
If you'd like to support the patients who struggle to afford dental home care, consider donating to the Home Smile Care Foundation.
2022-09-1308 minResiDental MovementE6: Ergonomics for House Call DentistsThe physicality of house call dentistry should not be underestimated. Consider ergonomics at work and learn how to take care of yourself at home, too.
If you're curious about how to schedule your days so that you can provide care sustainably, download my free guide called "A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist"
If you'd like to support the patients who struggle to afford dental home care, consider donating to the Home Smile Care Foundation.
2022-09-1308 minResiDental MovementE5: Five Things You DON’T Need to Start Your House Call Dental PracticeSome of the best business advice I’ve been given is to start small and get fancy later. There’s no shame in humble beginnings. Getting started sooner is better than waiting until absolutely everything is all figured out. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be thoughtful, all I’m saying is that if you’re waiting for perfection, you’ll be waiting forever.
I don’t want you to lose momentum. I want you to get started ASAP.
So I’m going to tell you the five things you can cross off your initial...2022-09-0605 minResiDental MovementE5: Five Things You DON’T Need to Start Your House Call Dental PracticeSome of the best business advice I’ve been given is to start small and get fancy later. There’s no shame in humble beginnings. Getting started sooner is better than waiting until absolutely everything is all figured out. I’m not saying that you shouldn’t be thoughtful, all I’m saying is that if you’re waiting for perfection, you’ll be waiting forever.
I don’t want you to lose momentum. I want you to get started ASAP.
So I’m going to tell you the five things you can cross off your initial...2022-09-0605 minResiDental MovementE4: Understanding the Value of Dental Home CareIn a nutshell, here’s the elementary business lesson that I finally learned and that I want you to know from the beginning: Profit is not optional.
If you truly believe the world needs your dental home care services, you need to make sure that your business is healthy and sustainable. If you want your business to serve people indefinitely, you MUST be a good steward of your resources. In order to do this, you must understand and honor the value of your resources, like your time and your skills. This means charging what you’re worth...2022-08-3007 minResiDental MovementE4: Understanding the Value of Dental Home CareIn a nutshell, here’s the elementary business lesson that I finally learned and that I want you to know from the beginning: Profit is not optional.
If you truly believe the world needs your dental home care services, you need to make sure that your business is healthy and sustainable. If you want your business to serve people indefinitely, you MUST be a good steward of your resources. In order to do this, you must understand and honor the value of your resources, like your time and your skills. This means charging what you’re worth...2022-08-3007 minResiDental MovementE3: Dental Home Care Practices: A Blue Ocean
Opening your own house call dental service is like venturing into the perfect blue ocean that varies SO much from a traditional dental practice.
"A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist"
Book: Blue Ocean Strategy
2022-08-3013 minResiDental MovementE3: Dental Home Care Practices: A Blue Ocean
Opening your own house call dental service is like venturing into the perfect blue ocean that varies SO much from a traditional dental practice.
"A Day in the Life of a House Call Dentist"
Book: Blue Ocean Strategy
2022-08-3013 minResiDental MovementE2: The World Needs Dental Home CareIn this first episode, I’m going to introduce you the ResiDENTAL Movement.
The silly term “ResiDENTAL” playfully describes my work of residential dental care or dental house calls.
Whenever I tell someone that I’m a house call dentist, the questions are endless. People can’t even imagine a dentist in their home!
Dental house calls have been happening for decades in large cities, but are not available in every city. In most cities, patient have no options for dental home care.
My mission is to make dental home care normal ins...2022-08-3011 minResiDental MovementE2: The World Needs Dental Home CareIn this first episode, I’m going to introduce you the ResiDENTAL Movement.
The silly term “ResiDENTAL” playfully describes my work of residential dental care or dental house calls.
Whenever I tell someone that I’m a house call dentist, the questions are endless. People can’t even imagine a dentist in their home!
Dental house calls have been happening for decades in large cities, but are not available in every city. In most cities, patient have no options for dental home care.
My mission is to make dental home care normal ins...2022-08-3011 minResiDental MovementE1: An Introduction to the ResiDental MovementWelcome to the ResiDental Movement. Let’s make dental home care normal, instead of novel or niche!
I’m your host Dr. Ashleigh Robinson, a house call dentist with a lot of passion for in-home dental care. I’m here to encourage, equip and empower dentists like you to begin offering dental services at the homes of patients who need you most while also embracing a more-balanced work-life.
Listen in as we talk dentistry, business, ethics, mindset, and learn how you can help foster the ResiDental Movement.
Visit me at: ResiDENTAL Movement...2022-07-1900 minResiDental MovementE1: An Introduction to the ResiDental MovementWelcome to the ResiDental Movement. Let’s make dental home care normal, instead of novel or niche!
I’m your host Dr. Ashleigh Robinson, a house call dentist with a lot of passion for in-home dental care. I’m here to encourage, equip and empower dentists like you to begin offering dental services at the homes of patients who need you most while also embracing a more-balanced work-life.
Listen in as we talk dentistry, business, ethics, mindset, and learn how you can help foster the ResiDental Movement.
Visit me at: ResiDENTAL Movement...2022-07-1900 min
Raising OKC Kids – Conversations with MetroFamilyMiss Oklahoma Ashleigh RobinsonSeason 3, episode 18 This Teacher Appreciation Week, Miss Oklahoma & public school teacher Ashleigh Robinson joins us to talk about her platform of inclusion for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She shares how parents can model and discuss inclusion in our homes, the importance of representation in education and our communities, how the community can support our educators and what is giving her hope as she travels to every corner of the state.2022-05-2631 min