Articles
Why Dental Care Can Be Harder for People With ADHD
Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Key Takeaways ADHD can affect the executive-function skills involved in scheduling appointments, remembering daily oral-care routines, managing time, and following multi-step treatment plans. Research suggests that children and...
How Can Families, Group-Home Staff, and Care Teams Work Together to Prevent Dental Emergencies?
Key Takeaways Routine, preventative dental care can help identify small problems before they become painful or urgent. Clear communication between families, group-home staff, and dental providers helps reduce gaps in care. Every resident should have an individualized...
Not Every Barrier to Dental Care Is Visible
Some disabilities are easy for others to recognize. A wheelchair, a walker, a visible medical device, or a caregiver at someone’s side can signal that a person may need extra support. But many barriers to dental care are not visible. A patient may walk into a dental...
Casey Nez’s Experience: A Patient Story About Dignity and Access
When Diane “Casey” Nez sent a letter to Dr. David Blende after her recent visit, she was simply putting into words what she had experienced as his patient. “It is always a pleasure to see you. You are such a good and kind man that I never worry when I have a toothache...