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Product

Oral Health

Center:

PR-Institute on Developmental Disabilities, UCEDD

Fiscal Year:

2021

Contact Information:

Carmen Milagros Rodriguez
[email protected]
787-758-2525 x1492

Product Description:

Oral health affects all aspects of daily living and people with DD (Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, and other cognitive disabilities). To achieve and maintain good oral health, people with DD often require special dental care services. Tooth decay, periodontal disease, performing of effective brushing and flossing, malocclusion and damaging oral habits such as teeth grinding and clenching, food pouching, mouth breathing, and tongue thrusting could be a problem for people with DD.

Keyword(s):

oral health, periodontal disease, dental care, oral habits, developmental disabilities

Product/Publication Type(s):

Electronic Products

Target Audience:

Consumers/Families, Professionals, Policymakers, Students

Alternative Format:

Audio (cassette, audio file, etc.), Visual Format or Large Print, Language other than English

To Obtain Copies (URL or Email):

[email protected]

COVID-19 Related Data:

N/A