



Preventive dental care brought directly to senior communities or to your home by experienced, licensed dental hygienists.
For many older adults, maintaining oral health isn't simply about finding a dental office. Transportation, mobility limitations, anxiety, cost, and difficulty leaving home can make a routine dental visit difficult—or prevent it altogether.
Mint & Mirror brings dental hygiene care directly into senior communities or your home, making professional oral healthcare more accessible, convenient, and comfortable for older adults. We specialize in dental cleanings, bringing focused expertise, precise technique, and personalized attention to every visit. We take the time to do them thoroughly, carefully, and the right way.
We believe healthy smiles support healthier lives, and that dental care should feel easy to receive—especially for those who may have difficulty getting to a dental office.
No need to arrange transportation to a dental office for preventive hygiene care.
Care can be provided in a designated community space or in a resident's home.
A convenient option for older adults who may otherwise delay or miss routine preventive dental care.
Predictable, budget-friendly option for older adults on fixed income.
“Aspiration pneumonia occurred less in people who received professional oral care compared with no such care.” —Journal of Age and Ageing, 2021
“..managing periodontal health [minimizing oral bacteria] could be an integral part of Alzheimer's prevention and treatment strategies.” —Journal of Prevention of Alzheimer's Disease, 2024
“Poor oral health status at admission was associated with longer hospital stays.”—Journal of European Geriatric Medicine, 2024
“…PD [periodontal (gum) disease] .. was associated with a 44% increased risk of ischemic stroke...and the combination of PD + caries yielded an even higher risk.” —Journal of Neurology Open Access, 2025

As a dental hygienist and the primary provider at Mint & Mirror, Quynh brings 18 years of experience, specialized training in preventive oral care, and a commitment to meticulous, high-quality dental cleanings. She is dedicated to caring for older adults and individuals with complex needs, making sure that access challenges never stand in the way of the oral care they deserve. Over a career in private practices, corporate settings, community health, educational institutions, and portable dentistry, she’s learned that the best care happens when you step outside the traditional clinic and meet people right where they are.
For Quynh, dental hygiene isn't just about clinical checklists—it's about restoring comfort, dignity, and a little bit of peace of mind to someone's day. That belief is what inspired Mint & Mirror, and it's what drives her doctoral work at Johns Hopkins University, where she's researching ways to build better, more accessible community care models.
Quynh brings a calm, attentive, and thorough approach to every visit. She understands that older adults may have different physical, cognitive, emotional, and oral health needs. Appointments are designed to be comfortable, respectful, and unhurried—while maintaining a high standard of preventive care.
Quynh Dao, Founder
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