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The Exam Room

The Work Matters Part 3: Care Without Barriers with Dr. Eric Black

Aug 12, 2026 · 19m

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What keeps people from getting the care they need? Sometimes it's cost. Sometimes it's transportation. And sometimes, it's something harder to see—fear, past experiences, or simply not feeling comfortable or welcome when you walk through the door. In Episode 3 of The Exam Room , Dr. Eric Black explores the barriers that can keep people from accessing oral healthcare and how community-based care can help break them down. Dr. Black shares how his team's mobile dental program brings comprehensive dental care directly to rural communities and schools, helping patients access care without the added burden of long-distance travel or missed work and school. The mobile dental RV provides everything…