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If you are visiting this site, you probably already treat individuals with disabilities, or you are willing to try. We know the most (75 percent) of people with disabilities can be seen in a typical dentist's office. We also know that certain persons may require extra support. Below, please find links to information that might help in the dental care of people with disabilities.
Thank you for including everyone.
Information for Dental Professionals
ACHIEVA's Campaign to Support Dentists in in Treating People with Disabilities
State of PA Website Information for Dental Providers - Medical Assistance
"Is Your Medical Practice ADA Friendly?" Joan Stein - article appears with permission from the Allegheny County Medical Society
University of Florida's Special Care Dentistry Links
NIDCR - Developmental Disabilities and Oral Health
NICDR (NIH) Continuing Education
Cultural Competency Information from the Office of Minority Health
http://www.mchoralhealth.org/SpecialCare
DVD-Dentist to Dentist: Treating People with Disabilities
Dental Organizations That Support Individuals with Disabilities:
Special Care Dentistry
National Foundation for Dentistry of Handicapped
Videos
WQED's OnQ Magazine "Dental and Oral Care: Insurance and Care Assistance Advice"
Dentist to Dentist: Treating People With Disabilities
D-Termined Program of Repetitive Tasking and Familiarization in Dentistry from the Nancy Lurie Marks Family Foundation
Publications
Access to Dental Care for People With Disabililties: Challenges and Solutions-- A Report to Pennsylvania's Legislators (Includes Policy Recommendations)
Advancing Oral Health Care Executive Summary
Advancing Oral Health Care - Complete Report
Seeking Access Solutions for Special Needs Patients, Pennsylvania Dental Journal, Sept/Oct 2007
Oral Health: From Dental Chair to Home Care
The Elwyn Report: People With Developmental Disabilities and Oral Health in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania funded by a grant from the Pennsylvania Developmental Disabilities Council
For more information, please contact Mary Hartley, Dental Project Coordinator, at (412) 995-5000 x569 or via email: mhartley@achieva.info.
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