Let’s be honest: Dental procedures can be anxiety provoking for anyone, no matter how prepared you are. Part of working with people who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) means supporting them through these types of challenges.
In an effort to help with these challenges, we have put together some helpful hints and strategies from direct support professionals and dentists to help with identifying dental health issues, improving oral hygiene, and preparing for dentist appointments and making them more successful.
There will be a unique opportunity to hear directly from two dentists that have extensive experience working with Direct Support Professionals and dedicated their professional careers to supporting the oral health of the disability community.