Systemic and structural barriers limit dental health for individuals with special healthcare
needs (SHCN), who have poorer dental hygiene, higher rates of dental disorders, and less …

Background People with intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) have poor oral
health and need support to maintain optimal oral health outcomes. Little is known about …

Aims The aim of this study to examine the level of access to dental care in Michigan for
individuals with DD and explore the dentists' practices, attitudes, and perceived barriers to …

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to conduct the first known large scale survey of
parents of children with special health care needs (CSHCN) to determine their child's: oral …

Patients who have developmental disabilities and epilepsy can be safely treated in a
general dental practice. A thorough medical history should be taken and updated at every …

Individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) are at risk for dental
disease and face substantial challenges in accessing both routine and preventive dental …

Cerebral palsy (CP) is a common chronic motor disorder with associated cognitive,
communicative, and seizure disorders. Children with CP have a higher risk of dental …

Introduction Good oral health is important for good overall health. Studies have reported
poorer oral health outcomes for people with cerebral palsy, but there has been no synthesis …

People with disabilities have more dental disease, more missing teeth, and more difficulty
receiving dental care than other members of the general population. Because of the …

Background Oral health maintenance is difficult to be achieved alone by patients with
special needs and insufficient self-care skills. This study aims to investigate how the oral …