Anticipating the future of accessible oral healthcare, Harris Escobar, RDH, is focusing his career on expanding community-based preventative dental hygiene.
What Does An RDHAP Do?
A Registered Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice (RDHAP) provides preventive dental hygiene care outside of a traditional dental office. RDHAP services are designed to make oral health care more accessible by bringing professional hygiene support to homes, schools, residential facilities, and other convenient locations. Services may include dental cleanings, oral health assessments, preventive education, fluoride treatments, and personalized guidance for maintaining healthy teeth and gums. We offer a comprehensive range of portable dental hygiene services tailored to your individual needs, with a focus on effective, practical prevention and helping you access the care you need right where you are.
A dental cleaning is a preventive visit where a dentist or hygienist removes plaque, tartar (hardened plaque), and surface stains. Even with regular brushing and flossing, plaque can build up in hard-to-reach areas and harden into tartar, which cannot be removed at home
Oral Cancer Screening
Registered Dental Hygienists (RDHs) are often considered the "front line" of defense against oral cancer because they perform the majority of routine examinations.
What is Periodontal care
Detailed periodontal assessments and ongoing maintenance, keep your gums healthy and strong.
Fluoride and Remineralization
These therapeutic applications are utilized to strengthen tooth enamel and enhance resilience against decay. Within an advanced preventative framework, these treatments work to manage and stop early demineralization areas while effectively alleviating tooth sensitivity for patients in community and residential settings.
Dental Sealants
In simple terms, dental sealants are like raincoats for your teeth. They are thin, protective coatings painted onto the chewing surfaces of your back teeth to block out germs and food that cause cavities.
Laser Therpay
When properly certified and operating under established protocols, advanced clinician can utilize these modalities for Laser Bacterial Reduction (LBR) to target and minimize harmful periodontal bacteria.