Omiya Ward Office Front Dental Clinic Strengthens Home Visit Dental Care by Joining Ihana Home Visit Dental Group, Expanding Regional Medical Collaboration
Omiya Ward Office Front Dental Clinic joins the Ihana Home Visit Dental Group, expanding its home visit dental care system.
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For 78 years since our opening, we have focused on "preventive dentistry" and strived to protect the overall health of our community members, starting with their oral health. However, in recent years, we have increasingly received feedback from long-term patients and their families such as:
"I've become elderly and find it difficult to visit the clinic, but I want to continue receiving care."
"My family member is elderly and can no longer visit the clinic, but they seem to have trouble eating, which is concerning."
As the number of such requests grew, we recognized that difficulty in visiting the clinic could disrupt the stable management of oral health achieved so far. Facing this challenge, our clinic decided to "strengthen our home visit dental care services.".
■Omiya Ward Office Front Dental Clinic's Home Visit Dental Care: Supporting "Eating"
In our home visit dental care services, dentists and dental hygienists visit patients' homes or care facilities to provide treatment.
Adjustment and repair of dentures
Oral hygiene management (professional care)
Rehabilitation for eating and swallowing difficulties
Treatment for cavities and periodontal disease
Oral management aimed at reducing the risk of aspiration pneumonia
We provide medical care that goes beyond simple "dental treatment" to protect the function of "eating" and support quality of life (QOL). Eating with one's own mouth is a daily pleasure and is directly linked to the "will to live.".
■Towards Dental Care Integrated with Medical and Nursing Care
In home visit dental care, understanding the patient's overall health condition is essential.
Our clinic provides dental care based on collaboration with doctors, nurses, and caregivers, establishing a system to support patients through multidisciplinary cooperation.
■Team Medical Care Supported by Specialists
Home visit dental care often involves situations requiring advanced expertise, and some cases are difficult for a single dentist to handle alone.
The Ihana Home Visit Dental Group, to which our clinic belongs, has a support system in place with:
Specialists certified by the Japanese Society of Prosthodontics
Certified Dentists by the Japanese Society of Gerodontology
This enables us to handle complex cases and highly specialized treatments.
■Online Team Medical Care
The group utilizes online tools to enable:
Immediate sharing of on-site treatment information and photos with the main office
Real-time consultation with specialists
Discussion of instructions and responses based on the situation
This establishes a treatment system where specialists provide real-time support while the primary dentist focuses on the patient.
Our clinic will continue to deepen collaboration with regional medical institutions and care facilities to provide "seamless dental care from clinic visits to home care.".
We are always available for consultations and referrals regarding home visit dental care. Patients, their families, medical institutions, and care facilities are welcome to contact us at any time.
Target Patients: Individuals unable to visit the clinic due to illness or injury (residing at home or in facilities within a 16km radius of our clinic's location).
Treatment Costs: Applicable under health insurance and long-term care insurance (for dentists and dental hygienists.
FAQ
What is the main purpose of Omiya Ward Office Front Dental Clinic strengthening its home visit dental care services?
The clinic is strengthening its home visit dental care services to address the growing needs of elderly patients and their families who find it difficult to visit the clinic due to age or illness. The goal is to ensure continuous oral health management and support patients' quality of life, particularly their ability to eat.
What types of services are offered through home visit dental care?
Services include adjustment and repair of dentures, oral hygiene management, rehabilitation for eating and swallowing difficulties, treatment for cavities and periodontal disease, and oral management to reduce the risk of aspiration pneumonia. The focus is on supporting the function of eating and overall well-being.
How does joining the Ihana Home Visit Dental Group benefit patients?
Joining the Ihana group provides access to a support system with specialists (e.g., certified by the Japanese Society of Prosthodontics and the Japanese Society of Gerodontology) who can handle complex cases. It also enables online team medical care, allowing for real-time sharing of information and consultation with specialists, ensuring high-quality care even in remote settings.
Who is eligible for home visit dental care?
Individuals who are unable to visit the clinic due to illness or injury and reside within a 16km radius of the clinic's location are eligible. This includes those living at home or in care facilities.
How are the costs for home visit dental care handled?
Treatment costs can be covered by health insurance and long-term care insurance, making the services more accessible.