The range of infographics and e-learning modules have been developed by the international educator and publisher Wiley in collaboration with a panel of top experts and the International Association for Disability and Oral Health (IADH).
The materials provide a snapshot of the specific characteristics of oral health in these groups, the current state of oral healthcare, and the latest evidence-based guidance on improving their oral health.
Around 16m people in the United Kingdom have a disability. This represents 24 per cent of the total population. Around one in ten people with a disability have complex needs.
William Minston, a dentist and European director at Oral-B, said, "Patients with disabilities represent a significant portion of our population. Their oral health care needs are diverse and often unique, which underscores the importance of providing healthcare professionals with digestible and easy-to-follow advice.
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