Articles
Casey Nez’s Experience: A Patient Story About Dignity and Access
When Diane “Casey” Nez sent a letter to Dr. David Blende after her recent visit, she was simply putting into words what she had experienced as his patient. “It is always a pleasure to see you. You are such a good and kind man that I never worry when I have a toothache...
Dental Warning Signs in Nonverbal Patients
When a patient cannot clearly say, “My tooth hurts,” dental problems can be easy to miss. This is especially true for patients who are nonverbal, nonspeaking, minimally speaking, living with dementia, or unable to reliably describe pain. In these cases, caregivers...
The Loneliness Epidemic: You Are Not Alone
There is a growing conversation happening across healthcare about the loneliness epidemic. It is often discussed in terms of emotional well-being. But loneliness also affects something just as important. It influences how people care for themselves, how they access...