A Tale of Two Hygienists

A Tale of Two Hygienists

Jessica Atkinson, RDH and David Torres CRDH


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545 Access Is Built, Not Given: Community Outreach as Preventive Care

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

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