For questions related to in-home dental care, call (781)400-0068 or fill out the form and we will get back to you within 24 hours.
As a dental practice that comes to your location, we enable our patients to have the best access, privacy and convenience to in-home dental services.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ):
What is the difference between mobile dentistry and portable dentistry?
In the United States, dentistry conducted outside of a traditional office setting is often referred with the general term "mobile dentistry”. In Massachusetts a dentist or dental hygienist can apply for specific permits for dentistry outside of a typical office setting:
Permit M-Mobile Dental Facility-MDF: In Massachusetts a mobile dental facility involves dentistry performed inside a custom dental van or trailer.
Permit M-Portable Dental Operation-PDO: In Massachusetts a portable dental operation occurs when dental services are provided when high tech, portable equipment is brought into a patient's home or any location convenient to the patient. Working with the PDO permit and portable equipment is the type of dentistry provided by Cleary Place Dentist. In addition to dental care provided to patients in their own homes, other locations served under the PDO dental permit can be health fairs, schools, adult day programs and assisted living facilities.
What happens to the dental instruments after you leave my house?
Your health and safety are our top priority. We follow strict protocols to ensure all dental instruments are sterile, adhering to or exceeding CDC guidelines and industry standards. To guarantee optimal sterilization performance, we send weekly tests to an independent facility for validation. If you'd like a copy of the most recent spore test results, we would be happy to provide it to you.
What areas or towns does Cleary Place Dentist provide in home dental care?
Generally, we provide in home dental care to the cities and towns in Middlesex, Norfolk and Suffolk Counties in Massachusetts. If you live in Massachusetts but outside this service area and have not been successful in finding at home dental care, please send us an email and we will try to connect you to a Public Health Dental Hygienist or Dentist who serves your region.
Do you only make appointments at private homes and houses?
In addition to house calls we also provide dental care at apartments (including walk-up homes like triple-deckers), condominiums, adult day centers, hospitals, nursing facilities, memory care communities and assisted living residences.
What range of patient ages does Cleary Place Dentist treat?
Cleary Place Dentist provides in home dental care to adults of all ages and children over 14 years old. Younger children may be considered on a case-by-case basis with referral from a pediatrician or pediatric dentist.
What forms of payment are accepted?
Payment is made at the time of service with checks, cash and all major credit and debit cards, including Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Discover. As a healthcare provider we also accept most FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and HSA (Health Savings Account) cards with payments made securely through Square, either online, by invoice, or in person. All Square digital transactions are encrypted and HIPAA-compliant, and you’ll receive an instant email or text receipt once your payment is complete.
How do you take dental radiographs (x-rays)?
Cleary Place Dentist utilizes digital radiographs generated by a handheld device. These images are displayed on a laptop for you to review with the dentist. Yes, we can take dental x-rays while you lie in bed or relax in your own recliner! The radiographs taken in your own home are identical in quality and safety to those taken at a more traditional dental office. Radiographs can be printed or emailed as needed when collaborating with dental specialists. (See photo below)
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