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We are committed to providing expert, compassionate dental care, regardless of age or infirmity. If you or someone under your care have difficulty traveling to a dentist, we will bring the care to you.
We frequently make house call visits to the homes and/or living communities of the elderly, those who are homebound with medical complications, adults and children with special needs, and even those who just require privacy.
Dental emergencies will be handled immediately, and at home, to the full extent possible. We are on-call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, providing prompt response to dental emergencies. We may even be able to help you avoid a trip to the emergency room.
We serve a wide area, but typically cities and counties within a 60 mile radius of our San Francisco and New York City locations, which include:
Alameda County
Contra Costa County
Marin County
Napa County
San Francisco County
San Mateo County
Santa Clara County
Solano County
Sonoma County
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Queens
The Bronx
Staten Island
Westchester County
Nassau County
Suffolk County
Our team of dentists, registered dental assistants, and hygienists provide all of the services of a traditional dental office, but the care is delivered to you. Our services include: digital x-rays, intraoral photographs and treatment (crowns/bridges, extractions, fillings, dentures, partial dentures) with portable dental equipment.
Our team is on call 24/7/365 for dental emergencies.
Some dental procedures cannot be completed in the home, due to the complexity of treatment or safety considerations. If necessary, we will provide these procedures, either at our dental offices or at one of the many hospitals with which we work. We can help you receive transport should this be necessary.
For your initial house call, our dentist will arrive with a registered dental assistant. We’ll get to know you by reviewing your medical and dental history, listening carefully to your concerns and answering all of your questions. If you are a caregiver we will go through the same process with you on behalf of your loved one or charge. We do not start working until you are absolutely comfortable that we fully understand the needs of everyone concerned.
Comfort for infirm patients
We are experienced at putting our patients at ease, and we are able to make full accommodations for patients who are bedbound or in a wheelchair.
Examination and diagnosis
The dentist will conduct a visual examination, looking for issues involving discomfort and/or pain, proper function and aesthetics. Our initial assessment includes diagnosis of cavities, gum disease, oral cancer, infection and/or abscesses, proper denture fit, dry mouth and loose teeth. Our dental assistant will also take photos of your mouth for your records.
Next comes a full set of x-rays, focusing in on areas of particular concern, which the dentist can interpret immediately.
Consultation and treatment planning
Based on what we learn from the examination and x-rays, we will consult with you regarding our diagnoses and review your treatment options. Shortly after our initial visit, a patient care coordinator will contact you to schedule cleanings and any further treatment necessary. This includes a discussion of fees, insurance options and possible payment plans. Whenever possible, follow up care will be arranged at your (or your charge’s) residence.
In-Home Hygiene Care
If you wish and if necessary, we can arrange to have a mobile dental hygienist visit you to provide:
The dental hygienist, a trusted member of our team, will remain in continued communication with the dentist regarding your condition and treatment.
In-Home Follow Up Dental Care
If necessary, the dentist can return to your residence to provide a wide range of follow up dental care including:
If it is found that you require extensive dental treatment, the procedures may need to be completed in our office or at your local hospital utilizing sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry. We would discuss these options with you and develop the best approach for your/your charge’s needs.
In your home or living facility.
With your permission, we will involve anyone you request in your care decisions, including family members, caregivers or health care providers. We also routinely work with conservators, guardians and those with Power of Attorney (POA). We strongly encourage all who will be involved in the decisions regarding treatment to be present for the initial house call visit.
A typical rate for a new patient visit is $495.00 (excluding travel fee). This cost includes digital x-rays, intraoral photographs, comprehensive examination, oral cancer screening and Oral Health Assessment.
Our team will submit a claim to your dental insurance and you will receive reimbursement directly from insurance, depending on your allowable coverage. Reimbursement can take up to 4 weeks. Medical insurance (including Medi-cal, Denti-cal and Medicare) does not cover for any dental services. However, if you require or prefer sedation, there is coverage for the hospital and anesthesia fees when seen in a hospital setting, should it be medically necessary.
All major credit/debit cards or check – made out to House Call Dentists. Payment is due on the day of your visit.
You will be assigned a Care Coordinator from our office, who will be your point person for personalized assistance including treatment scheduling, financial arrangements, coordination with providers, and more.
New York, San Francisco
Registered Dental Assistant (NY)
New York, San Francisco
Registered Dental Assistant
New York, San Francisco
Registered Dental Assistant
New York
Doctor of Dental Medicine
Dr. Maria “Joy” Marcial attended the University of the East where she completed her degree in Doctor of Dental Medicine in the Philippines. After practicing for several years, she later moved to New York City where she completed her Doctor of Dental Surgery degree at New York University School of Dentistry.
Dr. Joy Marcial is dynamic, energetic, friendly, and caring, reputed for her combination of artistic and technical expertise, she is a master at creating beautiful, natural-looking smiles. She believes that the smile is a reflection of the overall health and well being of an individual and is committed to removing barriers to dental care.
Registered Dental Assistant
Victoria has focused her career on the oral surgery element of being a Registered Dental Assistant, and has been with The Blende Dental Group since 1990. She has been keenly aware of the importance of teamwork and providing superior customer service by way of empathy & kindness toward her dental/oral surgery patients. Victoria received her RDA (Registered Dental Assistant) certificate & radiology license in the state of California after attending College of San Mateo on the Peninsula. Further, she acquired her OSA (Oral Surgery Assistant) certificate after additional training in oral surgery provided by the Northern California Board of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Victoria also has operating room privileges at all four California Pacific Medical Center (CPMC) campuses in San Francisco, Kaiser San Francisco & San Rafael, Marin General Hospital in Marin County, and Mills-Peninsula in San Mateo County.
Dental Assistant
Marissa is a Dental Assistant who brings nineteen years of talent and patient care to our team. She focuses her career on making sure patients are comfortable and enjoys getting to know about her patients. In her free time, she is a frequent fan at Giant’s games with her family.
San Francisco & New York
Dr. Lindzy Goodman graduated with magna cum laude distinction from Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine. She then went on to complete a two year General Practice Residency at the Brooklyn Hospital Center where she served as chief resident and as an attending physician, seeing patients under general anesthesia. Dr. Goodman is determined in fighting barriers to care and training includes treating patients with special needs, phobias, and complex medical conditions.
New York, San Francisco
COO
Nicole Ryan is the Operations Manager of House Call Dentists and The Blende Dental Group’s San Francisco Office. She has over 10 years’ experience in the dental field and business management. Nicole is responsible for directing, administering, and overseeing the day to day operations of both the clinical and the administrative teams. Nicole joined The Blende Dental Group in 2009 and became an integral part of the growth and success of one of the largest private dental practice in San Francisco. Nicole continues to top-grade a team dedicated to providing high touch service to their complex patients.
New York
Dr. Gary Nord received his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree cum laude from the Boston University Henry M. Goldman School of Dental Medicine in 2010. He then went on to complete a two-year General Practice Residency where he served as chief resident of the department in his second year, overseeing the first-year residents and treating a wide variety of complex cases under general anesthesia and IV sedation. Dr. Nord then furthered his training in the specialty of Prosthodontics and Implant Dentistry at New York Hospital Queens, where he learned to provide complex care to patients needing implants, cosmetic dentistry, and full mouth rehabilitation.
Dr. Nord’s interest in house call dentistry and the treatment of special needs patients began back in Dental School, where he travelled to patient’s homes to fabricate dentures for them. He is proud to be a part of House Call Dentists in New York City, where he can use his advanced specialty training to treat a wide variety of patients with complex medical and dental needs.
New York, San Francisco
Founder
Dr. David Blende brings you over 30 years of dental expertise. After graduating from the University of Southern California, he practiced in Switzerland, then went on to build a successful aesthetic dentistry practice in Beverly Hills. He became one of a pioneering group of dentists to do full-mouth rehabilitation using general anesthesia in a hospital setting. He later went on to establish the Blende Dental Group, where patients have traveled from more than 30 states and 20 countries for extensive treatment, complex aesthetic dentistry, or to have all their treatment completed while they sleep.
To complete these cases, Dr. Blende joined the medical staff at eight San Francisco Bay Area hospitals. He also serves as Chief of the Dental Division at two of the major hospitals. In these positions, he interacts with the entire healthcare team from physicians of all specialties to case managers to assisted living community nursing directors. Through these relationships, he realized that many people do not have access to dental care because they cannot travel to or cooperate with a dentist. He founded House Call Dentists in 2008 with a vision to remove such barriers to receiving dental care.
As word spread that dental care was available outside the dental office, Dr. Blende began receiving requests from concierge physicians and some of his private clients for services at home. The Concierge side of the practice was established to provide the highest level of service: real relationships with clients combined with elegant results. In 2013, House Call Dentists opened a second location in Manhattan.
Registered Dental Assistant (SF)
Dr. Zarabi attended George Washington University. He received his dental degree from SUNY at Stony Brook. He had additional training in periodontics at New York Medical College Department of Surgery and UMDNJ department of Periodontics.
Since joining the team, Dr. Zarabi was immediately aligned with the practice goals of treating each individual according to their unique needs and doing so in a comfortable and safe environment where he can create healthy and beautiful smiles.
Registered Dental Assistant (NY)
Johanna was born in Colombia but has called New York home for over 20 years. She graduated from Five Towns College on Long Island. Johanna has been a Registered Dental Assistant for nearly 18 years and in addition to general dentistry has experience in endodontics, periodontics, oral surgery, and Invisalign. Outside the office, Johanna is the lead singer in a band and is studying for her dental hygiene accreditation. Johanna loves helping our patients, and we love having her as part of our team.
San Francisco
Dr. Chau earned her Doctor of Dental Surgery (D.D.S.) from the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco after completing her undergraduate training at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, CA. Upon graduating from dental school, she moved to Minneapolis to complete a General Practice Residency at the University of Minnesota. In residency, she managed the care of medically compromised patients both in the clinic and under general anesthesia in the hospital. After her time in residency, Dr. Chau moved back to the Bay Area and continues to be dedicated to treating patients, both general and special needs, with the House Call Dentist team. Dr. Chau is passionate about removing barriers to care for all patients so that they may have optimal dental health, no matter the situation.
New York, San Francisco
CEO
Ms. Caramat is Managing Partner of House Call Dentists and the Blende Dental Group where she has worked since 1997. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from San Francisco State University with a focus in Industrial Organization and completed an executive education program at Harvard Business School. Her purview includes not only managing one of the largest private dental practices in San Francisco; she also brings her appreciation for the finer things in life to tailoring exceptional concomitant services specifically for House Call Dentist Concierge clients.
