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Allen Wong1, Steven P Perlman2, H Barry Waldman3
1Professor and Director, Advanced Education in General Dentistry (AEGD)/Hospital Dentistry Program, University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, California.
Patients with special healthcare needs often experience challenges during medical and dental visits. Interventions may be necessary when a patient
Area of Science:
- Healthcare for patients with special needs.
- Developmental medicine and dentistry.
Background:
- Patients with special healthcare needs frequently exhibit behavioral, emotional, postural, and psychological issues during health visits.
- Dental treatment is described as the most demanding medical procedure for individuals with special needs.
- Dental procedures are inherently surgical, requiring precise instrument use near sensitive oral structures.
Purpose of the Study:
- To address the challenges in providing healthcare to patients with special needs.
- To explore the necessity and implementation of interventions when patient cooperation is compromised.
Main Methods:
- Review of American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) guidelines.
- Analysis of the nature of dental treatment for special needs patients.
Main Results:
- Dental treatment poses significant challenges for patients with special healthcare needs.
- Interventions are indicated when a patient's inability to cooperate compromises care quality.
Conclusions:
- Healthcare providers must consider interventions for special needs patients when cooperation is a barrier to quality care.
- The demanding nature of dental treatment highlights the need for tailored approaches for this population.
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