The Challenges Of Improving The Oral Health Of Adults With Special Needs
Published in the August issue of The Journal of the American Dental Association, was a comprehensive study using electronic dental records to profile the oral health status of adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The study concluded that access to specialized dental care alone is not sufficient to meet the community’s substantial oral health needs. The study provide a foundation for further investigation into the significant oral health needs of adults with I/DD and the development of preventive oral health strategies.