Access to Dental Care-A Survey from Dentists, People with Disabilities and Caregivers.

ABSTRACT: The literature highlights differences in the dental conditions of people with disabilities compared with the general population. The aim of this study was to provide an overview of the dental health of people with disabilities in order to understand if their needs are met and to identify their most critical issues as per dentists. A paper and a Google Form platform were used in conducting a survey in Central Italy (the Abruzzo region), by performing an analysis on different points of view as reported by people with disabilities and dentists. The results showed that only 69.2% of dentists treat persons with disabilities. Of these, 73.5% treat less than 10 patients with physical disabilities per year. However, 54% of dentists do not treat people with cognitive impairment and a poor ability t

SUBMITTER: D'Addazio G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7915372 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature