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  • Special Needs Dentistry
  • Public Health

Background:

  • A significant shortage of dental practitioners for people with disabilities exists.
  • Inadequate undergraduate education and clinical experience in special needs dentistry (SND) are primary causes.
  • Oral Health Therapy professionals possess skills to improve dental access for disabled individuals.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current state of SND education in undergraduate oral health programs.
  • To highlight the importance of high-quality SND training for managing dental needs of people with disabilities.
  • To identify areas for improvement in preparing oral health graduates.

Main Methods:

  • An online survey was distributed in March 2024 to 39 oral health institutions across Australia, New Zealand, the US, UK, and Ireland.
  • Data collected on the status of SND education, teaching methods, clinical training, and curriculum resources.
  • Institutions offered programs in Oral Health Therapy, Dental Therapy, and Dental Hygiene.

Main Results:

  • A 28% response rate from 11 institutions revealed variability in SND education.
  • Some programs offered dedicated SND courses, while others provided limited overviews.
  • SND instruction primarily by specialized oral health professionals (73%); classroom teaching dominated, with limited clinical opportunities.

Conclusions:

  • Standardized guidelines are needed for consistent and adequate SND education.
  • Enhancing clinical training and expanding educational resources are essential.
  • Interprofessional collaboration is vital for improving oral health care for people with disabilities.