title: Maintenance of oral health in people with learning disabilities.
abstract: The oral health of people with learning disabilities is often compromised, which has a deleterious effect on their well-being. This article explores the need for specialist intervention. Barriers to effective care are scrutinised and potential solutions are suggested. As many people with learning disabilities are reliant upon their carers for the maintenance of their oral health, the article concludes with an analysis of advice to carers.
authors.affiliation: Canterbury Christ Church University College.
authors.forename: Catherine
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bernal
mesh_terms: D017028:Caregivers; D004032:Diet; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008607:Intellectual Disability; D007859:Learning Disabilities; D009909:Oral Health; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic