Dr. Rubin became involved with dental home care when a family member became the unfortunate victim of a debilitating stroke that left him homebound. Dr. Rubin saw first hand the difficulties encountered by patients and their families. In an effort to help patients and their families get the quality mobile dental services they deserve, he established Dental Home Services to provide in-home services to patients with special needs, disabilities, and anyone that has trouble traveling to the dentists office.
It can be difficult to find dental treatment for your loved one with dementia or Alzheimers disease. At Dental Home Services, we are very experienced in providing mobile dental care to these individuals. Our home dentists are friendly, patient and professional, using special equipment that is designed to be safe and comfortable for patients with Alzheimers and dementia.Dr. Stu Rubin, in fact, has been selected to be on the Board of Directors of Alzheimers New Jersey.
Dental Home Services is the preferred dental care provider of over 240 assisted living facilities throughout the state. They are also leading dental treatment providers referred by many visiting nurse and visiting physician services for private home patients.
Dental Home Services charges customary dental fees, plus a minimal fee for traveling expenses. In order to keep fees reasonable, we request that payment be made at the time services are rendered. For patients with dental insurance, Dental Home Services provides assistance in filling out the proper insurance forms and asking the insurance company to send payment directly to the patient.
For a variety of reasons. such as poor health, transportation difficulties, or a tight schedule, not everyone can visit the dentist. Now, with our incredible state of the art portable equipment, we can bring a complete compact treatment room into your home!
It is our philosophy that because a patient is elderly or chronically ill, they should not be denied the highest quality of dental treatment available. Our treatment is delivered with the utmost compassion for the special needs of our patients. We have refined our techniques to make our treatment as efficient and comfortable as possible. Our equipment is specially designed to offer the flexibility necessary to meet the special needs of our wheelchair bound and bedridden patients. We work closely with the patients physician to coordinate the patients medical and dental treatment. We are also experienced in providing treatment for patients with Alzheimers disease.
Dr. Stu Rubin founded Dental Home Services over twenty-five years ago after his Father-in-law suffered a debilitating stroke that left him home bound. He saw firsthand the difficulties that were encountered by both home bound patients and their families and wanted to do what he could to help them. Dr. Stu is very well known in the home health care community, and over 240 assisted living facilities have chosen Dental Home Services to be the provider of dental treatment for their residents. Stu is a Certified Dementia Practitioner and has been selected to be on the Board of Directors of Alzheimers New Jersey. He was also named Humanitarian of the Year by Caregiver Volunteers. Dr. Rubin is a Jersey Boy through and through, having attended both college and dental school at Rutgers. He is a season ticket holder for both Rutgers football and basketball (Hey, theyre getting there!). Dr. Rubin completed his residency at Newark Beth Israel Medical Center. Dr. Stu is married to his wife, Sue. They have a son, Adam, who is an Elder Law attorney in East Brunswick, and a daughter, Dental Home Services very own Dr. Lindsay Rubin.
Dr. Lindsay Rubin is a graduate of nationally ranked Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. She continued her education with a residency at St. Lukes Roosevelt Hospital in the Hells Kitchen section of Manhattan, which included extensive emergency room coverage. Dr. Lindsay is passionate about bringing quality dentistry to seniors and the disabled and teaches home care dentistry techniques to fellow dentists. Dr. Rubin lives in Monmouth County with her husband, Tom, and their two always smiling little girls, Maddie and Ellie. Their family loves going to the beach and the boardwalk.
Dr. Poirier is originally from Massachusetts. He received his undergraduate degree from St. Josephs College in Maine, and his dental degree from Temple Dental School in Philadelphia. Jeff volunteered at the Harvard Dental Clinic for two years. His upbeat personality and amusing anecdotes are appreciated by his patients and the staff. He loves to travel, spend time with family, and play music. He was a DJ, loves 80s music, and collects synthesizers from that era. Dr. Poirier lives in Orange with his husband, Manny, and their rescue animals, 2 dogs and 3 cats.
Dr. Sluka was born in Kinnelon, NJ. He received his undergraduate in Biology from Marist College, and his dental degree from UMDNJ, before completing a residency at Staten Island University Hospital. Jared also practices dentistry with his dad, who was a dental school classmate of Dr. Stu Rubin. He is a huge sports fan and continues to support the NY Jets, as difficult as that may be. Dr. Sluka enjoys spending time at the beach, attending sporting events, and riding roller coasters. Jared lives in Boonton with his wife Natalie and their dog, Neka.
Dr. Tang was born in Taiwan. He attended Baruch College, CUNY and holds a degree in Bio Medical science. Henry completed his dental training at Rutgers School of Dental Medicine and his residency at University Hospital in Newark. He really enjoys providing dental care to the underserved community. Dr. Tang enjoys reading, cooking, hiking and movies. He is a real animal lover. Henry lives in Newark with his wife and their dog.
Chris is originally from Middletown, NJ. He received his undergraduate degree from Rutgers, and his dental degree from Columbia University. He followed this up with a residency at Jersey Shore Medical Center. Dr. Garofalo enjoys helping people who are unable to go to a dental office. He is a big sports fan, especially Yankees, Giants, Rangers, and the Scarlet Knights. Chris also loves reading and going to the beach. He lives in Neptune.
Dr. Laskar hails from Paterson. She earned degrees in Molecular Biology, Chemistry and Religious Studies from Montclair State University. She also holds a Master of Science degree in Biomedical Sciences with a concentration on oral biology. Dr. Laskar completed her dental studies at NYU College of Dentistry and her residency at St. Josephs University Medical Center in Paterson. Dr. Laskar has been volunteering in her community for years: at soup kitchens, hosting fund raisers, and working with youth groups. She provided dental care to Tibetan refugees and Nepali natives while traveling to Nepal. Dr. Laskar enjoys hiking, reading, cooking and working out. She aspires to one day climb any of the Himalayan mountains. Dr. Laskar and her husband, Michael, live in Elizabeth.
Dr. Mehdi was raised in rural Connecticut and has always had a passion for being involved in the community. Having been a teacher, coach and a mentor In the past has allowed him to gain experience with all different types of people. Azan has also been involved in various fields of healthcare such as in the emergency room and assisted living facilities. Dr. Medhi attended the University of Connecticut for his Bachelors degree and enjoyed attending UConn basketball games. He obtained his Doctorate degree from New York University College of Dentistry and enjoyed living in the Big Apple. In his spare time, Azan enjoys spending time outdoors, hiking, camping, and off-roading.
Geriatric dentistry is the branch of dentistry that focuses on the specific needs of the aging population. The dentists of Dental Home Services have extensive experience working with the elderly, the disabled, and Alzheimers/Dementia patients.
One of the main differences between geriatric and traditional dentistry is in the approach. For example, if a patient is unable to walk or otherwise sit in a dental chair, we have the experience to treat the patient while they are in their wheelchair or in their bed. Similarly, we are very comfortable working with patients who have conditions such as Alzheimers, as we understand the unique approaches involved and the limitations. We have the patience to take the extra time needed to treat these patients. In fact, we have a dedicated blog post about how we work with patients who have Alzheimers Disease or other forms of dementia. An additional difference has to do with treatment planning, as we have the ability to adapt a treatment plan to a specific situation for each patient.
One of the key challenges in providing care for elderly patients is the determination of how aggressively we should treat a dental problem. Our overriding goals are to make sure that our patients are pain-free and are able to eat, and our treatment plans reflect this philosophy. Thus, if a patient is unable to tolerate chair-time or multiple visits, we cater our treatment plans appropriately.
No. Geriatric dentistry refers to the specific way we work with elderly patients to meet their specific needs whether they are ambulatory and able to visit a physical office, or at home or in a skilled nursing facility. A mobile or traveling dentist, by contrast, is a provider who works with people who are unable to visit a physical office, regardless of their age. Of course, a mobile dentist does do a significant amount of work with the elderly, as this segment of the population is the most likely group to have difficulty with ambulation.