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Practical protocols for the prevention of dental disease in community settings for people with special needs: preface
Author(s) -
Glassman Paul
Publication year - 2003
Publication title -
special care in dentistry
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.328
H-Index - 41
eISSN - 1754-4505
pISSN - 0275-1879
DOI - 10.1111/j.1754-4505.2003.tb00303.x
Subject(s) - medicine , special needs , fluoride varnish , psychological intervention , xylitol , periodontal disease , medical education , dentistry , nursing , psychiatry , chemistry , food science , organic chemistry , fermentation , varnish , coating
ABSTRACT This issue of Special Care in Dentistry presents protocols that were designed during a conference, Practical Protocols for the Prevention of Dental Disease in Community Settings for People with Special Needs , which was held at the University of the Pacific School of Dentistry on February 1, 2002. After each expert reviewed and reported on one area of the literature, which included risk assessment; chlorhexidine mouth rinses; xylitol chewing gum; topical fluoride and fluoride varnish applications; and methods to control or treat periodontal disease, practical protocols were developed. Next, a strategy of implementation and dissemination will be designed using nurses, case managers, social workers, caregivers, and others to encourage people with special needs to use these protocols. A plan will also be implemented to increase social and health care provider awareness about these interventions through professional publications and educational opportunities. The goal is to reduce dental disease in special needs populations and thereby decrease the need for difficult and costly treatment.