My dad's SNF no longer has access to a dentist/hygienist who will visit the facility, which means that dad has gone a year without a dental visit. He gets oral care every day and can still brush his own teeth. I've called all the dentists within 50 miles and none can see him because he is unable to transfer into the dental chair without a lift. He has dementia and I worry that any visit to a dentist will be hard on him cognitively, let alone a long drive to get there.
I've even wondered about seeing if we could hire a hygienest ourselves to come in, but I'm sure there would be insurance/liability issues which would make it a no-go even if one was available and willing to do that. Perhaps in the big picture, it's not a priority, but he's in overall good physical health (a stroke weakened his right side and put him in the wheelchair, but he has no other health issues other than dementia), and I would hate for a dental issue to cause other, more serious health issues.
What have others done?
I would try not to stress about it too much but keep looking for someone that can come to the facility.
Good luck.