Social care dental team

Authors:
KELLY Grace, ROGERS Gaynor
Journal article citation:
Llais, 103, Summer 2012, pp.19-20.
Publisher:
Learning Disability Wales

Some people have difficulty getting to the dentist because they use a wheelchair and have problems with transport. Others have medical problems that need special attention or have difficulty with communication. In 2008, Special Care Dentistry was established as a new specialty to make sure that disabled people have equal access to dental treatment that meets their needs. The Special Care Dentistry Service provides a dental service for people needing Special Care Dentistry. People who are disabled or have difficulty leaving home can phone to discuss treatment and possibly a home visit. The dental team has portable dental equipment which they take on a home visit. This article describes the Special Care Dental team and how it provides a full service for people with a learning disability.

Subject terms:
home care, learning disabilities, access to services, health visiting;
Content type:
practice example
Location(s):
Wales
ISSN print:
0952-4398

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