title: Perspectives of dentists, families, and case managers on dental care for individuals with developmental disabilities in Kansas.
abstract: The status of dental care for individuals with developmental disabilities in Kansas was examined. Dentists, family members, and case managers reported general, but partial, satisfaction with the availability, accessibility, appropriateness, and affordability of such care. Reasons for the results and recommendations for further improvement are discussed.
authors.affiliation: University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS 66045-29930, USA.
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Reichard
authors.forename: H R
authors.initials: HR
authors.lastname: Turnbull
authors.forename: A P
authors.initials: AP
authors.lastname: Turnbull
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D017028:Caregivers / Q000523:psychology*; D019090:Case Management; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003258:Consumer Behavior; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities; D005260:Female; D006297:Health Services Accessibility; D006801:Humans; D007615:Kansas; D008297:Male; D020380:Needs Assessment; D019989:Persons with Intellectual Disabilities / Q000523:psychology*