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Websites of Interest

American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
Continuing Education: Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities. This two-hour web-based course is offered by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: Task force on Special Dentistry
Developmental Disabilities and Oral Health -information and resources from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
NIDCR Special Care Database - collection of materials produced by agencies, publishers, organizations, health and research institutions, and associations concerned about oral health. Focuses on “special care,” which includes persons with genetic or systemic disorders that affect oral, dental, or craniofacial health; whose medical treatments cause oral problems; or whose intellectual or physical disabilities complicate oral hygiene or dental treatment.
New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, People First Waiver Application Resource Page.
Special Care Advocates in Dentistry
Special Care Dentistry
Special Olympics Health Athletes Program
Special Smiles

In the News

Presentations from March 12 Community Planning Workshop

Consumer Perceptions and Satisfaction PowerPoint

Oral Health Workforce: Current Resources, Opportunities for Improvement PowerPoint

Access to Care for the Developmentally Disabled Patient: Current and Unfolding Policy, Reimbursement and Licensing Issues

Demographics and Reimbursement Mechanisms

Current Practices: National and International Models of Oral Health Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities

Presentations from May 23 Community Planning Planning

New Dental Care Delivery Systems: Implications for People with Disabilities

Consumer Perceptions and Satisfaction

Oral Health Workforce: Current Resources, Opportunities for Improvement

Dental Hygiene Association of the State of New York's Empire Conference

Presentation Slides

Related Reading

Treating the Dental Patient with a Developmental Disorder

Dr. Perlman: Special Needs Dentists are like Pirates

Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute Partner to Help People with Developmental Disabilities

National Leader in Special Care Dentistry Meets with Steering Committee

Did you know?

Dental care is cited as the leading unmet healthcare need among individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Several factors contribute to poor oral health and hygiene, including

physical limitations
complex medical conditions
behavioral issues
increased incidence of early decay.

Other challenges, including transportation, insurance and small number of available dentists who can accommodate the unique needs of this population.

Eastman Institute for Oral Health is a world leader in clinical care, research, post-doctoral education in general and pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and oral surgery.

The B. Thomas Golisano Foundation is one of the largest private foundations in the nation devoted exclusively to supporting programs for people with developmental disabilities so that they may achieve their maximum potentials by integrating independence, self-determination, and productivity into all facets of their lives.