The Solution isn’t “Finding a Dentist”
“The advocate who came with me to my appointment made me feel like I still had a say in my treatment.”
Marge T.
Independent Living Resident
“We don’t need and advocate, we need a dentist who will come here, do you know someone who does that?” -about 1 in 5 directors ask this question.
The truth is, dentistry itself is a broken model. Insurance companies keep reimbursement rates low, and increases haven’t kept pace with the cost of living. Providing mobile dental care is incredibly expensive, and doing it ethically — without cutting corners — is nearly impossible unless it’s supported by grant funding or flat-rate fee schedules.
That’s why simply “finding a dentist” or “arranging transportation” doesn’t solve the problem. In many cases, it creates new risks for residents, families, and facilities.
👉 “Click the links below to read real stories that show what really happens when facilities think the answer is only finding a dentist or arranging transportation.”
More About the Founder of DASS
Marissa Brubaker, RDH, is an accomplished dental professional with nearly two decades of experience spanning clinical care, corporate sales, licensed insurance production, and senior healthcare advocacy. Her background includes working within senior living and Medicaid-based mobile dentistry programs, leading education initiatives, and providing staff training on equipment integration and product implementation. She has represented national manufacturers in both regional and corporate markets and combines clinical expertise, business acumen, and a deep understanding of healthcare systems to drive collaboration across dental, medical, and senior living sectors — advancing ethical, informed care for older adults.
Registered Dental Hygienist
Near 20 years’ diverse experience in clinical dentistry.
Experienced in mobile dentistry (private as well as grant funded).
Candidate for Board Certified Patient Advocate designation.
Demonstrating advanced training in patient rights, healthcare navigation, and ethical advocacy.
Licensed Insurance Producer
Carries an active Producer License in Life, Accident & Health, and Sickness.
Contracted with several dental insurance companies to act as a resource umbrella.
Regional and Corporate Dental Sales Rep Experience
Collaborated with dental teams and corporate partners to improve product education and clinical outcomes.