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[Dental care for the handicapped patient]
J S Veerkamp1, E C Bouvy-Berends, G Stel
1Sectie Cariologie Endodontologie Pedodontologie van het Academisch Centrum Tandheelkunde Amsterdam (ACTA), Amsterdam. j.veerkamp@acta.nl
Nederlands Tijdschrift Voor Tandheelkunde
|January 9, 2004
Summary
Dental caries risk is increasing in vulnerable Dutch populations needing specialized preventive care. An individualized approach is recommended, potentially funded by existing dental budgets.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Dental Public Health
- Preventive Dentistry
Context:
- Caries risk has shifted to specific vulnerable populations in the Netherlands.
- These groups include children with behavioral challenges, individuals with mental disabilities, and the elderly.
- Current preventive dental care strategies are insufficient for these demographics.
Purpose:
- To highlight the changing landscape of dental caries risk in the Netherlands.
- To advocate for a revised approach to preventive dental care.
- To address the needs of populations unable to perform independent preventive care.
Summary:
- The study identifies a shift in dental caries risk towards vulnerable groups in the Netherlands.
- These groups require tailored preventive strategies due to difficulties with independent care.
- An individualized approach to dental care is proposed as a necessary change.
Impact:
- This research necessitates a re-evaluation of current preventive dental care models.
- It calls for the implementation of personalized care plans for at-risk individuals.
- Potential funding adjustments within the regular dental budget may be required to support these changes.