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1Consultant in Special Care Dentistry, Department of Special Care Dentistry, King's College Dental Hospital, London.
Abstract:
This article outlines the role of oral healthcare professionals in treating individuals with disability and looks at the legislation around treatment of these patients, the different centres of care, and the role of the general dental team in supporting access for this group of patients. Practical tips for the dental team on current legislation to improve quality of care for these vulnerable patients along with issues relating to consent safeguarding and the Mental Capacity Act are also addressed in this article.
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