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Dentistry for Jordanians with special needs.

H Barry Waldman¹, Steven P Perlman

¹Distinguished Teaching Professor, Department of General Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, New York.

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

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Individuals with disabilities in Jordan face social exclusion and limited dental care access. Improving dental education can enhance oral health services for this population.

Keywords:

developmental disabilities intellectual

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Public Health
Disability Studies
Dental Education

Background:

Thousands of individuals with disabilities reside in Jordan, facing societal barriers to inclusion despite national legislation.
Limited utilization of dental services and a need for enhanced oral hygiene and restorative care are reported among this population.
There is a lack of national studies on the specific dental needs of individuals with disabilities in Jordan.

Purpose of the Study:

To highlight the challenges faced by individuals with disabilities in Jordan regarding social inclusion and access to essential services.
To identify the unmet dental needs within the population of individuals with disabilities in Jordan.
To propose improvements in dental education to better prepare future dentists for serving individuals with special needs.

Main Methods:

Review of national legislation and local reports concerning individuals with disabilities in Jordan.
Analysis of existing data on dental service utilization and oral health status.
Examination of international dental education accreditation standards for special needs care.

Main Results:

Societal views impede the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities in Jordan.
Local reports indicate underutilization of dental services and a need for improved oral hygiene and restorative dental care.
International models for dental education accreditation can inform curriculum development for special needs dentistry.

Conclusions:

Addressing societal attitudes is crucial for the social inclusion of individuals with disabilities.
There is a significant need to improve oral hygiene and restorative dental services for individuals with disabilities in Jordan.
Adapting dental education curricula based on international standards can enhance the capacity of dentists to provide care for individuals with special needs.