(DOWNLOAD) "Treating the Special Needs Patient with a Developmental Disability: Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down Syndrome: Recognizing Signs of Developmental Delays and Providing Appropriate Dental Care (Clinical)" by The Dental Assistant ~ Book PDF Kindle ePub Free
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- Title: Treating the Special Needs Patient with a Developmental Disability: Cerebral Palsy, Autism and Down Syndrome: Recognizing Signs of Developmental Delays and Providing Appropriate Dental Care (Clinical)
- Author : The Dental Assistant
- Release Date : January 01, 2009
- Genre: Health & Fitness,Books,Health, Mind & Body,
- Pages : * pages
- Size : 252 KB
Description
Developmental disabilities such as cerebral palsy, autism and Down syndrome affect the mind as well as the body and last throughout a person's life. It is important for the dental professional to be able to recognize signs of developmental delays and refer the patient to the appropriate expert. The earlier the recognition and treatment of delays is started the better the outcome for the child and his or her family. As discussed in previous articles, deinstitutionalization has brought 80 percent of those with developmental disabilities into community residences or at home with their families. This population depends upon private local providers for needed dental services. Mental capacity, mobility problems, uncontrolled body movements, common oral findings of increased caries and periodontal disease will present a challenge in providing care. Many of these patients have medical issues such as cardiac and seizure disorders and vision and hearing impairments. A thorough medical history is essential and consultation with physicians, family and caregivers may be necessary. Adaptation of the skills you already have, flexibility, creativity and patience will allow your office to provide safe and effective care for this very special group of patients. (1) After reading this article, the reader should be able to:
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