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Is There Anything to Smile about? A Review of Oral Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
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Is There Anything to Smile about? A Review of Oral Care for Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Kathleen Fisher
Nursing Research and Practice, v 2012, pp 1-6
2012
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/860692
PMID: 22548164
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Abstract

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 services. In terms of unmet needs it ranks third, following residential services and employment opportunities for this particular group of people. Poorer oral health status negatively impacts overall health and one’s quality of life. Factors contributing to this problem include significantly higher rates of dental caries, periodontal disease, poor oral hygiene, low expectations, fear of treatment, and lack of awareness among individuals and carers. Additional factors include problems accessing dental care or denial of services because of inadequate education and clinical training, inappropriate bias, or inadequate levels of compensation to providers. Strategies to improve service delivery include individualized and coordinated care services, education of individuals, carers, and providers, including both classroom and clinical experiences with special needs patients in dental programs.

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