The Blende Dental Group is dedicated to serving an underserved patient population, namely highly phobic, disabled and medically compromised patients.

Many of these patients are referred from their family dentists or healthcare providers, with whom we work closely to administer care and return patients to them – problems solved. Should you encounter a patient whose needs fall outside the scope of your practice or organization, call us to talk about a referral.

For Referring Dentists:

Our collaborative approach includes the following services:

• Full spectrum of sedation options – from nitrous oxide to general anesthesia
• Team of Specialists – including Endodontists, Periodontists, Oral Surgeons and Pediatric Dentists – Complete Definitive Full-Mouth Rehabilitation
• Speed to Treatment: From Call to Completion in as few as 4 Days!
• Our Dental Lab Technicians routinely complete all crowns in 3 days
• Compassionate Staff Trained to Support Special Needs and Phobics
• Private, Intimate and Comfortable Setting
• Return of Patient to Referring Dentist for routine care

For Medical Doctors and Local Hospitals:

As part of our commitment to a Team Approach that provides the best possible definitive care for patients, we routinely partner with medical doctors and local San Francisco hospitals. For example, at California Pacific Medical Center hospital, where Dr. Blende is the Chief of the Dental Division, we routinely collaborate with physicians who call upon us to coordinate treatment, such as:

Internal Medicine – we relieve dental pain and disease for admitted patients
Infection Control - we treat dental infections that are impacting patients systemically
Cardiology – we treat oral infections prior to cardiac surgery
Oncology – we expeditiously treat patients with head and neck cancer prior to undergoing radiation therapy for head/neck cancer.

To request a same-day consult for an in-house patient.

With privileges at all four major hospitals in San Francisco, we can treat patients under general anesthesia when necessary, which may be required for those with other medical complications or those who need extensive treatment to be completed quickly.

For Nursing Home Administrators, Social Workers and Case Managers:

Dental screenings for residents, family members and staff (In-Facility)
The purpose of a dental screening is to assess a person’s overall dental health and to identify dental problems, such as:

• Cavities
• Gum disease
• Oral Cancer
• Infection or abscesses
• Denture fit
• Dry-mouth assessment
• Loose teeth that may dislodged, risking an airway obstruction

If it is found that the person requires a more extensive diagnosis, they will be referred to a dentist for more in-depth evaluation and treatment.

Hygiene Services (In-Home)
Our mobile RDHAP provides in-home hygiene services, including professional cleanings, dental screenings, fluoride treatments and oral hygiene instruction.

Dental Care Workshops for caregivers and family members (In-Facility)
The dental care workshop will provide helpful tips and techniques that will enable caregivers to more easily provide daily dental care to residents/loved ones. Topics include:

• Why oral health is important for seniors, and the dental problems they face
• Why tartar in the mouth places a resident at increased risk for stroke, pneumonia, heart disease and diabetes
• Hands-on techniques for care of teeth, gums and dentures
• Aids that can help make providing dental care easier
• Behavior management techniques for residents who are uncooperative or combative

If it is found that the person requires a more extensive diagnosis, they will be referred to a dentist for more in-depth evaluation and treatment.

Dental Treatment with Sedation and Sleep Options (In-Office)
The dental care workshop will provide helpful tips and techniques that will enable caregivers to more easily provide daily dental care to residents/loved ones. Topics include:

• Full-mouth treatment utilizing sedation, including I.V. Sedation and General Anesthesia
• Routine preventative maintenance
• Emergency treatment

People with disabilities, complex medical conditions or severe fear of the dentist may not be able to cooperate with dentistry in a conventional dental office setting. In order to receive care safely, sedation or sleep dentistry may be necessary.