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Dental Emergencies

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…

Special Needs

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…

Special Needs

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…