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Social work in a dental program for the developmentally disabled.

K E Wile1, F S Ferguson

  • 1Dental Care for the Developmentally Disabled Program, School of Dental Medicine, State University of New York at Stony Brook 11794-8715, USA.

Special Care in Dentistry : Official Publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric Dentistry
|January 1, 1992
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Social workers in dental programs help developmentally disabled individuals access care. Patients living at home face more barriers to dental services, requiring greater social work support compared to those in residential settings.

Area of Science:

  • Healthcare access for vulnerable populations
  • Social work in specialized healthcare settings

Background:

  • Developmentally disabled individuals often face significant barriers to receiving adequate dental care.
  • Heterogeneity within the developmentally disabled population presents unique challenges for healthcare providers.
  • Dental care access is crucial for the overall health and well-being of individuals with developmental disabilities.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine the role of social workers in a dental school-based program for the developmentally disabled.
  • To identify the specific challenges faced by developmentally disabled individuals in accessing dental services.
  • To compare the social work intervention needs of developmentally disabled patients based on their living situation.

Main Methods:

  • A 2-year data collection period within a dental school program.

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  • Analysis of patient data focusing on living situations (home vs. residential).
  • Assessment of social work intervention required for dental care access.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients living at home encountered more obstacles in obtaining dental care.
    • Individuals residing at home required more intensive social work intervention.
    • Social workers play a vital role in facilitating dental care access for this population.

    Conclusions:

    • Social workers are essential for improving dental care access for the developmentally disabled.
    • Living situations significantly impact the barriers and support needs for dental care.
    • Integrating social work services into dental programs enhances patient outcomes.