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This booklet for dental professionals presents an overview of health challenges in people with cerebral palsy and offers strategies for providing oral care in the general practice setting.
This booklet for caregivers details the important role they play at home in maintaining good oral health for their family member or client with special needs.
This 25-question test, when successfully completed by dental professionals, awards 2 hours of continuing education credit. The test is based on the Continuing Education booklet and is available through June 30, 2019.
This booklet is the resource for a free 2-hour continuing education activity for dental professionals. Topics include the health challenges and oral health problems common in people with developmental disabilities and strategies for oral care in the general practice setting.
This fact sheet is for parents of infants or toddlers. It explains why baby teeth are important, gives tips on how to prevent early childhood tooth decay, and promotes the age 1 dental visit.