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Alisa Kauffman

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Dan Speaks with Dr. Alisa Kauffman – Episode 2Geriatric House Call Dentist in NY and The HamptonsDr. Alisa Kauffman received her B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1981 and a D.M.D. from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine in 1985. She maintained her private practice in New York City until 1995 when she limited her practice to Geriatric Dentistry. Dr. Kauffman serves as the Dental Director at two skilled nursing facilities.  In 2010 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Dr. Kauffman created the geriatric dental curriculum for the LIFE program (Living Independently for Elders), a unique dental care program within the LIFE program, which is designed to keep our elders in their own residences while receiving a full range of medical, dental care as well as social and creative services at the LIFE care center in West Philadelphia. UPenn third and fourth year dental students rotated through her program so that they would become   proficient in treating the geriatric population before graduation. Here they learned to work side by side with nurses and nurse practitioners developing a relationship treating the body as a whole and not just looking at teeth. She was the Chief Dental Officer at the Penn Dental Family Practices where she has maintained that position from 2011-2018 leaving to do housecalls for the elderly back in New York City full time.Making house calls to those who cannot get out of their homes has been a life passion for her. Working with physicians and nurses to service a population of individuals who would otherwise not have dental treatment has been a commitment she feels is the reason she loves dentistry. “When you love what you are doing, it doesn’t feel like work!”Most recently Dr. Kauffman has written a book HOW TO BECOME A HOUSECALL DENTIST trying to franchise this practice to serve all the elderly across the USA.She has also developed a line of oral care products for those with dementia and disabilities.

Dan Speaks with Dr. Alisa Kauffman – Episode 2Geriatric House Call Dentist in NY and The HamptonsDr. Alisa Kauffman received her B.A. degree from Lehigh University in 1981 and a D.M.D. from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dental Medicine in 1985. She maintained her private practice in New York City until 1995 when she limited her practice to Geriatric Dentistry. Dr. Kauffman serves as the Dental Director at two skilled nursing facilities.  In 2010 at the University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Dr. Kauffman created the geriatric dental curriculum for the LIFE program (Living Independently for Elders), a unique dental care program within the LIFE program, which is designed to keep our elders in their own residences while receiving a full range of medical, dental care as well as social and creative services at the LIFE care center in West Philadelphia. UPenn third and fourth year dental students rotated through her program so that they would become   proficient in treating the geriatric population before graduation. Here they learned to work side by side with nurses and nurse practitioners developing a relationship treating the body as a whole and not just looking at teeth. She was the Chief Dental Officer at the Penn Dental Family Practices where she has maintained that position from 2011-2018 leaving to do housecalls for the elderly back in New York City full time.Making house calls to those who cannot get out of their homes has been a life passion for her. Working with physicians and nurses to service a population of individuals who would otherwise not have dental treatment has been a commitment she feels is the reason she loves dentistry. “When you love what you are doing, it doesn’t feel like work!”Most recently Dr. Kauffman has written a book HOW TO BECOME A HOUSECALL DENTIST trying to franchise this practice to serve all the elderly across the USA.She has also developed a line of oral care products for those with dementia and disabilities.

Dan Speaks with Dr. Alisa Kauffman, Geriatric House Call Dentist in NY and The Hamptons – Episode 2

In Dr. Alisa Kauffman Own Words: In 1988, I had an epiphany. My best friend Beth Wilf’s father had impeccable oral health. He knew the importance of great oral hygiene and was on a regular every-three-month schedule with the hygienist at the office of Dr. Igor Gerzon, a prosthodontist and my husband. However, a stroke left Mr. Moorstein without speech and without the ability to brush and floss his teeth on his own. When it came time to see the hygienist after his stroke, he had to cancel. That was my moment to step in and help. I absolutely love helping someone to heal. Whether I am extracting a painful tooth or feel the joy of seeing a patient take the first bite of food and chew it with new, well-fitting dentures that I created. Treating Mr. Moorstein was the first time I attended to a patient in their home, and thus, Geriatric Housecall Dentistry was born.The core services of Geriatric House Call Dentistry include emergency visits, second opinions, exams, cleanings, small fillings, ARREST (Silver Diamine Fluoride) treatment, extractions, partial and denture repair, fabricating complete and partial dentures. Dr. Alisa Kauffman teaches caregivers how to perform oral care on those who refuse or are unable to care for their own teeth. Alisa always tells her patients, “we only brush the teeth that we want to keep!”

<h3>In Dr. Alisa Kauffman Own Words:</h3> In 1988, I had an epiphany. My best friend Beth Wilf’s father had impeccable oral health. He knew the importance of great oral hygiene and was on a regular every-three-month schedule with the hygienist at the office of Dr. Igor Gerzon, a prosthodontist and my husband. However, a stroke left Mr. Moorstein without speech and without the ability to brush and floss his teeth on his own. When it came time to see the hygienist after his stroke, he had to cancel. That was my moment to step in and help. I absolutely love helping someone to heal. Whether I am extracting a painful tooth or feel the joy of seeing a patient take the first bite of food and chew it with new, well-fitting dentures that I created. Treating Mr. Moorstein was the first time I attended to a patient in their home, and thus, Geriatric Housecall Dentistry was born.The core services of Geriatric House Call Dentistry include emergency visits, second opinions, exams, cleanings, small fillings, ARREST (Silver Diamine Fluoride) treatment, extractions, partial and denture repair, fabricating complete and partial dentures. Dr. Alisa Kauffman teaches caregivers how to perform oral care on those who refuse or are unable to care for their own teeth. Alisa always tells her patients, “we only brush the teeth that we want to keep!”

Generation Bold Radio, May 10, 2020--Guest: Dr. Alisa Kauffman, Geriatric Dentistry

In Dr. Alisa Kauffman Own Words:In 1988, I had an epiphany. My best friend Beth Wilf’s father had impeccable oral health. He knew the importance of great oral hygiene and was on a regular every-three-month schedule with the hygienist at the office of Dr. Igor Gerzon, a prosthodontist and my husband. However, a stroke left Mr. Moorstein without speech and without the ability to brush and floss his teeth on his own.When it came time to see the hygienist after his stroke, he had to cancel. That was my moment to step in and help. I absolutely love helping someone to heal. Whether I am extracting a painful tooth or feel the joy of seeing a patient take the first bite of food and chew it with new, well-fitting dentures that I created.Treating Mr. Moorstein was the first time I attended to a patient in their home, and thus, Geriatric Housecall Dentistry was born.The core services of Geriatric House Call Dentistry include emergency visits, second opinions, exams, cleanings, small fillings, ARREST (Silver Diamine Fluoride) treatment, extractions, partial and denture repair, fabricating complete and partial dentures.Dr. Alisa Kauffman teaches caregivers how to perform oral care on those who refuse or are unable to care for their own teeth. Alisa always tells her patients, “we only brush the teeth that we want to keep!”This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240049/advertisement

In Dr. Alisa Kauffman Own Words: In 1988, I had an epiphany. My best friend Beth Wilf’s father had impeccable oral health. He knew the importance of great oral hygiene and was on a regular every-three-month schedule with the hygienist at the office of Dr. Igor Gerzon, a prosthodontist and my husband. However, a stroke left Mr. Moorstein without speech and without the ability to brush and floss his teeth on his own. When it came time to see the hygienist after his stroke, he had to cancel. That was my moment to step in and help. I absolutely love helping someone to heal. Whether I am extracting a painful tooth or feel the joy of seeing a patient take the first bite of food and chew it with new, well-fitting dentures that I created. Treating Mr. Moorstein was the first time I attended to a patient in their home, and thus, Geriatric Housecall Dentistry was born.The core services of Geriatric House Call Dentistry include emergency visits, second opinions, exams, cleanings, small fillings, ARREST (Silver Diamine Fluoride) treatment, extractions, partial and denture repair, fabricating complete and partial dentures. Dr. Alisa Kauffman teaches caregivers how to perform oral care on those who refuse or are unable to care for their own teeth. Alisa always tells her patients, “we only brush the teeth that we want to keep!” This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at <a href="https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240049/advertisement" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.spreaker.com/show/3240049/advertisement</a>