The ADA Council on Access, Prevention and Interprofessional Relations (CAPIR) suggests that you ask the dentist if he or she has training, experience and an interest in treating patients with your specific condition. Does the dentist participate in your dental benefit plan (dental insurance program)? And, is the dental facility is accessible to the disabled?
Tips for People Who Have Special Needs
Children with Special Health Care Needs
Oral health care for CSHCN is provided by the Department of Pediatric Dentistry through the newly developed Postdoctoral Program in Pediatric Dentistry.
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