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545 Access Is Built, Not Given: Community Outreach as Preventive Care
Description
What if the biggest challenge in oral healthcare isn't clinical knowledge—but access?
In this episode of A Tale of Two Hygienists, Jessica and Dave sit down with Richard Robinson, BS, RDH, to discuss how community outreach is transforming preventive oral healthcare. Richard shares what it takes to build sustainable partnerships, reach underserved populations, and remove the barriers that prevent people from receiving the care they need. From advocacy and education to real-world outreach initiatives, this conversation highlights how every dental professional can make a lasting impact beyond the operatory.
In this episode, we discuss:
The connection between community outreach and preventive oral healthcare
Identifying and addressing barriers to oral healthcare access
Building sustainable community partnerships
Reaching underserved and vulnerable populations
The role of education, advocacy, and prevention
Lessons from successful outreach initiatives
How clinicians, educators, and students can get involved in community-based care
The future of access-to-care efforts in dentistry and dental hygiene
Connect with Richard Robinson:
Email: mywhy1st@gmail.com
Facebook: MY WHY
Instagram: @mywhy1st
TikTok: @RichardRobinson_RDH
Connect with the Hosts:
Jessica Atkinson: jatkinson@endeavorb2b.com
Dave Torres: dtorres@endeavorb2b.com