title: Oral health needs of persons with physical or mental disabilities.
abstract: Dentists who examine the needs of their patient population will recognize that the oral health concerns of persons with physical or mental disabilities demand more of their knowledge and skills than any other segment of their practice. To deliver quality, comprehensive care, the clinician must be updated on prevention and treatment techniques. A reference table in this article focuses on awareness of medical issues and oral conditions and the associations and interactions between them. Access to care for persons with disabilities is discussed also.
authors.affiliation: Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Boston, Massachusetts.
authors.forename: D A
authors.initials: DA
authors.lastname: Tesini
authors.forename: S J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Fenton
mesh_terms: D002648:Child; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000295:instrumentation / Q000379:methods* / Q000523:psychology; D003731:Dental Caries / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D003777:Dental Prophylaxis / Q000379:methods; D003812:Dentist-Patient Relations; D006267:Health Education, Dental / Q000379:methods; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D007258:Informed Consent; D001523:Mental Disorders; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000628:therapy; D014481:United States