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FOR FACILITY MANAGERS & DIRECTORS OF CARE
Bringing Quality Dental Care to Your Residents
SMDS fits into your facility's routine with minimal disruption. You get full clinical support and a partnership built around your residents' needs.
WHAT WE NEED
What We Need From Your Facility
Our requirements are minimal. Here is everything we ask for to make each visit run smoothly.
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Patient List 1 Week Prior
Send us the list of residents scheduled for care at least one week before the visit so we can prepare charts, coordinate insurance, and confirm consent with families.
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Medication Coordination
Arrange that any required medications are ready and documented before the visit. Our PSW coordinates with your nursing team in advance to minimise disruptions.
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A Clean Room with Good Lighting
Provide a clean room or common area with running water, good lighting, and access to electrical outlets. This is all the space we need to deliver full dental care.
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Staff Contact on the Day
Have a designated staff contact available on visit day to assist with patient transfers and any coordination needs.
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Resident Medical Updates
Inform us of any changes to resident health status, medications, or care plans before each appointment so we can adjust our approach appropriately.
VISIT DAY CHECKLIST
Day-of-Visit Checklist for Staff
Share this with your care team on the morning of an SMDS visit.
✓ Before SMDS Arrives
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Confirm the room or treatment space is clean, well-lit, with running water and electrical access
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Ensure resident medications are laid out and documented as per prior coordination
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Confirm residents on the appointment list are aware of and expect their dental visit
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Brief any PSW or care aide who will assist with patient transfers
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Ensure consent forms have been received from families/POAs for all scheduled residents
✓ During & After the Visit
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Designate a staff contact to remain available for questions and patient transfers during the visit
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Allow our PSW to take the lead on patient positioning and comfort
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Inform SMDS immediately if any resident's condition changes before their appointment
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After the visit, file the post-treatment notes provided by our team in each resident's chart
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Pass along any family communication from SMDS to the appropriate contact
Why Partner With Us
The Advantages of Having a Contract
See what your facility gains when you partner with SMDS under a service contract.
GETTING STARTED
How to Bring SMDS to Your Facility
Getting started is straightforward. Here is the path from first contact to ongoing care.
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📩 Reach Out to Us
Contact SMDS by phone, email, or through our website. Tell us about your facility, the number of residents, and the types of care needed. We respond within one business day.
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🤝 Introductory Meeting
We schedule a no-obligation meeting in person or by phone to walk you through our services, answer your questions, and learn more about your facility's needs.
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✍️ Sign a Partnership Agreement
When you're ready to proceed, we sign a partnership agreement that formalises the relationship and unlocks all partner benefits including waived travel fees and priority scheduling.
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🔍 Initial Assessment
Our team visits to assess all residents who require dental care. This creates the baseline for each resident's care plan.
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📅 Ongoing Scheduled Visits
Appointments are booked on a regular schedule that works for your facility. We coordinate with your team and residents' families to ensure each visit runs smoothly.
FACILITY FAQs
Common Questions from Facility Managers
Ready to Partner with SMDS?
Join the growing number of facilities across Eastern Ontario providing residents with quality on-site dental care.