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1. www.yourdentistryguide.com › special-needsDentistry for Patients with Special Needs - Your Dentistry Guide

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   Patients with mobility issues may need assistance in and out of the dental chair, as well as to and from the dental office. Mentally disabled individuals.

2. www.rdhmag.com › patient-care › articleTreatment accommodations for dental patients with special needs

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   Feb 14, 2024 · There are aspects of a dental hygiene visit that can be tailored specifically for special needs individuals. Caregiver education, oral hygiene aids, and dental office considerations also play a role.

3. cda-adc.ca › en › oral_healthDental Care for Persons with Special Needs - cda-adc.ca

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   Dental Care for Persons with Special Needs. One of the Canadian Dental Association’s (CDA) top priorities is to advocate for accessible oral health care for all of Canada’s populations, including vulnerable groups who require special oral health care.

4. www.oda.ca › oral-health-basics › care-diseaseDental Care for Persons with Special Needs

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   Establishing a dental routine at home and visiting the dentist can be challenging for persons with special health care needs. The following guide has been developed to help parents and caregivers: Begin and maintain a dental care routine at home; Make dental care at home as easy as possible; Prepare for a visit to the dentist; Download:

5. decisionsindentistry.com › article › dental-careDental Care for Patients With Special Needs - Decisions in ...

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   Sep 1, 2016 · After reading this course, the participant should be able to: Define patients with special needs. Identify barriers to dental care faced by the special needs population. Discuss treatment and oral hygiene strategies to support the oral health of patients with special needs.

6. www.dentaly.org › dental-adults-disabilitiesDental Help for Adults With Disabilities: How to Find Care ...

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   Aug 13, 2024 · A person with a physical disability may need wheelchair accessibility and a person with a developmental disability might need anesthesia for routine dental care. Let's take a look at just some of the measures patients and caregivers may want to consider when finding the right clinic for their needs.

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   Can a dentist deny a patient with a disability?

   • Thankfully, the American Dental Association changed its code of ethics in 2018 to prohibit dental care providers from denying care to patients with disabilities. If a dentist doesn't have the skills, knowledge, equipment, or expertise to treat a person with a disability, then they must refer that patient to a dentist who can provide the right care.

   Dental Help for Adults with Disabilities: Care and Considerations

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   Can a dental office treat people with disabilities?

   • If you can't find a dental office in your area that specializes in treating people with disabilities, Dr. Steve Shuman from the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry's Oral Health Services for Older Adults program gives the following advice: Inform the dental office if you have mobility disabilities as soon as possible.

   Dental Help for Adults with Disabilities: Care and Considerations

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   Where can I get dental care for people with disabilities?

   • Make sure to have some tissues nearby. Last year, the NYU College of Dentistry opened the doors of the Oral Health Center for People with Disabilities. There they are committed to supporting patients with disabilities, as well as their families and caregivers.

   Dental Help for Adults with Disabilities: Care and Considerations

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   Can a person with special health care needs visit the dentist?

   • Establishing a dental routine at home and visiting the dentist can be challenging for persons with special health care needs. The following guide has been developed to help parents and caregivers: Download:

   Dental Care for Persons with Special Needs

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   Are dental offices wheelchair accessible?

   • In order to comply with the Americans With Disabilities Act, dental offices must be wheelchair accessible. Some patients with special needs may require transfers from a wheelchair to the dental chair in order to receive treatment. Patients should be allowed to attempt this transfer by themselves or with assistance from caregivers.

   Dental Care for Patients With Special Needs - Decisions in Dentistry

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   Do people with disabilities have access to affordable dental care?

   • People with disabilities face greater challenges than people who don't have disabilities in finding access to affordable dental care. One of the reasons is that many people with disabilities have coverage through Medicaid.

   Dental Help for Adults with Disabilities: Care and Considerations

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8. adanews.ada.org › ada-news › 2022ADA committed to helping patients with disabilities achieve ...

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   Aug 11, 2022 · August 11, 2022. ADA committed to helping patients with disabilities achieve optimal oral health. Association offers resources to help dentists uphold the Americans with Disabilities Act for accessible dental care. Dr. Sabates. Dr. Gupta. Every person deserves to be treated with dignity and to feel valued.