Objectives To undertake a realist review of carer‐led oral hygiene interventions for people
with intellectual disabilities. This was run parallel with a Cochrane Review. Methods Realist …

Background Poor oral health is common in adults with intellectual disabilities leading to risk
of mouth and lung infections. Yet, little is known about the benefits of preventative oral health …

Aim: This study documented:(i) the curriculum in special care dentistry in the Italian dental
schools, as perceived by Deans and by students,(ii) the rate of satisfaction of dental students …

Objective The purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of a novel training
programme on dental hygiene students' knowledge, attitudes, and beliefs about caring for …

Purpose The aim of this paper was to explore the experiences of adults with developmental
disabilities (AWDD) in accessing and utilizing dental services in Vancouver, BC. Methods …

Background Toothbrushing, limiting intake frequency, and scheduled visits to an oral
healthcare professional (OHP) are key for good oral health. We aimed to explore factors …

The oral health of people with intellectual and developmental disability is poorer than that of
the general community. Any solution for people with intellectual and developmental …

People with disabilities experience inferior health and poor access to good quality health
services as compared with the general population. Optimum oral health is associated with …

Background/Purpose Accessing oral health care can be more difficult for adults with
intellectual disabilities with reports of poorer levels of oral health. This investigation identifies …

The aim of this pilot study was to train carers to provide oral care for adults with disabilities
and to evaluate the training programme. Forty‐one carers of 103 care recipients from three …