Special care dentistry

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Oral health guide to support autistic children published

A leaflet providing oral health advice for parents and carers of autistic children and young people has been developed by the British Society of...

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Dental therapists win research award to improve dental care for autistic patients

Two dental therapists have been awarded the Robin Davies Dental Care Professional (DCP) Research Award 2025 to help improve dental care for autistic...

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Project aims to better dental experience for people with learning disabilities

A new project, led by the University of Plymouth and funded through a Programme Development Grant from the National Institute for Health and Care...

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Patients with ADHD often suffer with worse oral health, says study

Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are at a greater risk of having poor oral health, according to a report released by the...

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NHS introduce free dental checks for children at residential special schools

Children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities in residential special schools and colleges across England are to be offered...

Reference/Features

Lending support

Andrea Hammond advises how best to support autistic patients in the practice.

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Olympic dental care department set up

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has announced the creation of its first Oral Health Department ahead of Paris 2024. The department will...

Creating an inclusive practice

Jacob Watwood details why patients with additional needs require understanding and adaptability.

Posing challenges

Tom Alcraft discusses oral hygiene and impaired motor skills.

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Oral health resources for patients with disabilities launched

A series of resources have been developed to improve the oral health of individuals with special healthcare needs.

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University investigates the impact of poor oral health on refugees and asylum seekers

Swansea University is working with the University of South Wales (USW) to highlight the unique challenges asylum seekers and refugees face in...

What to expect…

Charlotte Wake discusses periodontitis, pregnancy, and the oral health of newborns.