Outpatient management of mentally handicapped patients undergoing dental procedures.
A pilot project was undertaken to assess the feasibility of providing dental care for the mentally handicapped patient on an outpatient basis. The advantages, both immediate and long-term, to patients and practitioners are discussed.
D000328:Adult; D000553:Ambulatory Care / Q000191:economics; D000766:Anesthesia, Dental; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000191:economics; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D008875:Middle Aged; D010865:Pilot Projects