Episode 521 · December 20, 2023

Unleashing Special Smiles: A Dentist's Dedication to Special Needs Care

Practice Management Geriatric Dentistry

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Dr. Jacob Dent

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Dr. Jacob Dent is an outside the box general dentist and speaker. In practice for 20 years and a multi practice owner, Dr. Dent has built a successful career treating patients of all ages and disabilities in a non-conventional way using desensitization.

Dr. Dent is a fellow of Academy of Dentistry International, clinical director for Special Olympics Special Smiles, adjunct faculty at UTSD-Houston, and Co-founder of the Brush and Bite Collection. Dr. Dent is married to his wife Jennifer, father to his daughter Jayden, and son Ethan, who has Autism.

As a professional speaker, Dr. Dent has given presentations and workshops around the country for the past 6 years to dental professionals, health care providers, students, and families.

Episode Summary

Joining us today is Dr. Jacob Dent, a dentist who has not only excelled in his field but has also demonstrated remarkable compassion and innovation. Half of his dental practice is dedicated to serving patients with special needs, ranging from autism, dementia, Alzheimer's, to cerebral palsy and other intellectual developmental disabilities. He has transformed his practice into one that is more profitable than ever before, gives him limitless career satisfaction and provides the necessary dental care to a large group of patients that have intellectual developmental disabilities. This episode covers his story and success that you will find truly remarkable and inspiring.

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Making Dental Care Accessible for Patients with Special Needs

General dentists are the first line of defense for the adult population with intellectual and developmental disabilities. As one dentist discovered, successfull...