On Call Dental Hygiene Practice is a Spanish bi-lingual sole proprietor business locally owned by Martha Ruiz that provides MOBILE registered dental hygiene services to everyone from children to adults. We provide services to the Homebound and Disabled, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Residential Care Homes, Independent Senior Communities, Residences of the Home-bound, Adult Day Care Facilities, Hospitals, Schools and Clinics. Contracts are available with On Call Dental Hygiene in Northern California. Individual dental health services are available in the following Northern California Counties: Sacramento County, El Dorado County, Yuba County, Yolo County, Placer County, Nevada County, Amador County and San Joaquin County.

1. Potential signs of Periodontal Gum Disease
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Gum disease, also called gingivitis and periodontal disease causes the gums to become red, swollen and will bleed
easily. Learn ways to identify and treat gum diseases.
Preventative dental hygiene care will help keep loved ones healthier. Studies show that residents of skilled nursing
facilities have less chance of developing pneumonia if they have their teeth cleaned on a regular basis.
Potential signs of Periodontal Disease:
Redness of Gums
Bleeding Gums
Abnormal Mouth Odor
Oral Sensitivity and Pain
Swelling of the Gums
Food "pocketed" in Mouth
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2. Childern and Pregnant Women
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Children and Pregnant women enrolled in Medi- Cal are able to utiliz e their dental benefits when seeing a Registered
Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice.
Preventative Services include:
Prophylaxis
Fluoride Treatments
Sealants
Kindergarten Assessments
Deep Scaling and Root Planning
Oral Cancer Screening
Oral Assessments and Periodontal Exam
Referral for Restorative treatment to a participating Medi- Cal provider
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T he RDHAP is able to bring services directly to those populations by utilizing mobile dental equipment. Patients
who are no longer able to drive or are bedridden by health issues can continue to receive preventative dental
care.
Being in their own comf ortable environment can alleviate stress and anxiety f or a person. Family members are
relieved of the extra ef f ort of coordinating travel and the mobility issues that can arise by trying to access
outside care.

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Martha Ruiz, RDHAP
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P.O. Bo x 1137
Linco ln, CA 95648
Tel: (916) 223-0139
Mobile Dent al Hygiene Services
Mart ha Ruiz, RDHAP - On Call Dent al Hygiene
We provide Mobile Dental Hygiene Services for everyone including the Homebound and Disabled, Skilled Nursing
Facilities, Residential Care Homes, Independent Senoir Communities, Adult Day Care Facilities, Hospitals, Schools
and Clinics.

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In 1998 the Calif ornia Legislature created a new license category of Oral Health Prof essionals, the Registered
Dental Hygienist in Alternative Practice, abbreviated as RDHAP. It allows a previously licensed dental hygienist,
who has completed the additional course studies of 150 hours and passed an additional state licensing test,
to practice dental hygiene without the direct supervision of a dentist.

6. T he purpose of this new license category was to develop a mid-level practitioner, to deliver dental hygiene care
and preventive services to special populations in alternative settings where people live or f requent, rather than
the traditional dental of f ice or clinic. T he RDHAP can be a critical bridge between dental hygiene services,
advanced therapies f or gum disease and strategies to prevent dental disease. T hey can also develop oral
health plans and provide staf f with proper training.
Registered Dental Hygienist's also have specialized training that allows them to have their own independent
business. T hey are able to provide preventative dental hygiene services to populations that otherwise would
not be ale to access dental care. Populations that f all into this category are the homebound, disabled and
those living at economic poverty levels.
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