Disability Part 2: Access to dental services for disabled people. A questionnaire survey of dental practices in Merseyside

Edwards, Donna; Merry, A J

doi:10.1038/sj.bdj.4801538

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“…In the past, research has suggested that dentists have found this population stressful or too challenging to treat (11,12,22,69,(71)(72)(73)(74), and 76% of general dentists in one study reported finding it difficult to provide treatment for people with disabilities (71). Dentists may feel the pressures of time and that inadequacy of reimbursements creates disincentives to treat these populations (71,(75)(76)(77). Additionally, they may feel ill at ease when faced with human diversity or be concerned that they may have to reduce the technical quality of care for patients with reduced cooperation (69,74,78).…”

Section: Prevalence Of Disability Worldwidementioning

confidence: 99%

The value of education in special care dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health

Faulks

Freedman

Thompson

et al. 2012

Eur J Dental Education

104

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People with disability are subject to inequality in oral health both in terms of prevalence of disease and unmet healthcare needs. Over 18% of the global population is living with moderate to severe functional problems related to disability, and a large proportion of these persons will require Special Care Dentistry at some point in their lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of people requiring Special Care Dentistry should be able to access treatment in a local, primary care setting. Provision of such primary care is only possible through the education and training of dentists. The literature suggests that it is vital for the dental team to develop the necessary skills and gain experience treating people with special needs in order to ensure access to the provision of oral health care. Education in Special Care Dentistry worldwide might be improved by the development of a recognised academic and clinical discipline and by providing international curricula guidelines based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, WHO). This article aims to discuss the role and value of promoting and harmonising education in Special Care Dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health.

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Section: Prevalence Of Disability Worldwidementioning

confidence: 99%

The value of education in special care dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health

Faulks

Freedman

Thompson

et al. 2012

Eur J Dental Education

104

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“…3 Physical, social and information are barriers that impact on oral health of visual impairment. 4 Visual impairments tended to have a larger amount of dental plaque and were at a higher risk for dental diseases than were sighted individuals. 5 Oral health and dental care of the disabled has generally been poorer than the general population.…”

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Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Visual Impairment in Phitsanuloke, Thailand

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There is little information on the oral health status of visual impairment in Thailand. Objective: To investigate the oral health status and dental treatment needs of visual impaired Thai. Method: The subjects were 146 visual impairment (70 males and 76 females, mean age 48.8 ± 5.9), who live in Phitsanuloke, Thailand. Information on self-perceived oral health problems, oral function and oral health behavior was obtained via questionnaires. Oral examinations investigated the Decay Missing Filling Teeth (DMFT), Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHIS) and prosthetic needs index. Results: The mean DMFT score was 16.0 (DT=4.4, MT=10.2, FT=1.4), the mean number of teeth present was 15.5. 35% of subjects needed dental fillings and 12.3% required tooth extractions. 34.8% had periodontal disease and mean OHIS score were 2.52. Thirty-eight percent of subjects need both upper and lower partial dentures. Visual impaired suffer from oral function problems (speaking problem 26.5%, swallowing problem 32.6%, tasting problem 29.2% and chewing problem 45.2%). Conclusion: The oral health status of visual impairment was poor due to high levels of tooth loss, caries experience and periodontal disease. Therefore, it is important to have a proper preventive approach and service delivery programs to improve the oral health condition of this population. ABSTRAKKebutuhan perawatan dan status kesehatan gigi dan mulut tuna netra di Phitsanuloke, Thailand. Tidak banyak informasi mengenai status kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada tuna netra di Thailand. Tujuan: Menganalisa status dan kebutuhan perawatan kesehatan gigi dan mulut pada tuna netra di Thailand. Metode: Subjek penelitian ini adalah 146 tuna netra (70 laki-laki dan 76 perempuan dengan rerata umur 48,8±5,9) yang bertempat tinggal di Phitsanuloke, Thailand. Kuesioner digunakan untuk mendapatkan informasi mengenai persepsi subjektif masalah kesehatan gigi dan mulut, fungsi oral dan perilaku. Pemeriksaan oral dilakukan untuk menganalisa Decay Missing Filling Teeth (DMFT), Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHIS) dan prosthetic needs index. Hasil: Rerata DMFT subjek yang diperiksa adalah 16 (DT=4,4, MT=10,2, FT=1,4), rerata jumlah gigi yang masih ada 15,5. 35% memerlukan tambalan gigi dan 12,3% membutuhkan pencabutan gigi. 34,8% memiliki penyakit periodontal dengan rerata OHIS 2,52. 38% subjek membutuhkan gigi tiruan sebagian atas dan bawah. Tuna netra mengalami masalah fungsi oral (masalah dalam berbicara 26,5%, masalah penelanan 32,6%, masalah pengecapan 29,2% dan masalah pengunyahan 45,2%). Simpulan: Status kesehatan gigi dan mulut tuna netra rendah karena kehilangan gigi yang banyak, karies dan penyakit periodontal. Oleh karena itu sangatlah penting untuk memliki pendekatan program preventif yang tepat utnuk meningkatkan kesehatan gigi dan mulut populasi tersebut.

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“…In a recent study in MS, 72% of dental professionals report having no training when it comes to wheelchair transfers [15]. Surprisingly, few dental clinics are actually accessible to the disabled despite the guidelines set forth by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) [22].…”

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Exploring Obstacles for Dental Care among the SCI Population

Sullivan

Holder²,

Dellinger³

et al. 2013

Int J Phys Med Rehabil

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Disability Part 2: Access to dental services for disabled people. A questionnaire survey of dental practices in Merseyside

Cited by 33 publications

References 6 publications

The value of education in special care dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health

The value of education in special care dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health

Oral Health Status and Treatment Needs of Visual Impairment in Phitsanuloke, Thailand

Exploring Obstacles for Dental Care among the SCI Population

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