Policy and proposals that will help improve access to oral care services for individuals with special health care needs
Buchholtz, K.J.; King, R.S.
North Carolina Medical Journal 73(2): 124-127
2012
ISSN/ISBN: 0029-2559 PMID: 22860324 Document Number: 660887
Historically, access to oral care for individuals with disabilities has been a challenge. This commentary provides an overview of this issue and discusses a recent policy and several proposals that will help improve outcomes and access to oral care for individuals who require special care dentistry services.
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