News and Resources
Websites of Interest
- American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry
- Continuing Education: Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities. This two-hour web-based course is offered by the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial ResearchNew York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities: Task force on Special Dentistry
- Developmental Disabilities and Oral Health -information and resources from the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- New York State Office for People with Developmental Disabilities, People First Waiver Application Resource Page.
- Special Care Dentistry
- Special Smiles
In the News
- Grant provides dental care for developmentally disabled
- Free Dental Care at a “Day for Special Smiles”
- Dental Care Worth Thousands of Dollars Provided Free to Arizona Athletes
- California Clinic Brings Free Dental Care to Developmentally Disabled
Presentations from March 12 Community Planning Workshop
Consumer Perceptions and Satisfaction
Oral Health Workforce: Current Resources, Opportunities for Improvement
Demographics and Reimbursement Mechanisms
Current Practices: National and International Models of Oral Health Care for Persons with Developmental Disabilities
Task Force at Work
Webinar on Managing Dental Care for Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Please join us for the 2nd Community Planning Meeting
Dr. Perlman: Special Needs Dentists are like Pirates
Join the Conversation at our Upcoming Workshop
Dentist's chair out of reach for some
Golisano Foundation and Eastman Institute Partner to Help People with Developmental Disabilities
National Leader in Special Care Dentistry Meets with Steering Committee
Join the Conversation
What has been your experience with oral health care for people with developmental disabilities?
Our family has been incredibly fortunate.
We have been taking my son [...] to a pediatric dentist..
My 8yr old autistic son refuses dental care...
I am the parent of a 13 year old boy who has Aspergers..
I work with families who are looking for help in this area
We have a 19 year-old son with Pervasive Developmental disorder...
I have a son that gets dental treatment from The Eastman Institute
Two factors are making us find alternative dental help...
