A visit to the dentist's office, complete with strange sounds, sights and smells, can give even a seasoned patient a twinge of anxiety. For patients with autism, many of whom are extremely sensitive ...

When you think about healthcare, you imagine hospitals, nurses, doctors, clinics and treatments. Actually, healthcare starts much earlier with a simple trip to a healthcare facility. It’s not so ...

It’s been years since Deborah Landry was able to get her daughter, Leah, into a dentist. First, COVID shut down most dentistry altogether for a couple years, especially for special needs patients like ...

The Geriatric and Special Needs Dentistry Certificate Program, in collaboration with disciplines in medicine and psychiatry, will prepare dentists to be leaders and teachers in Geriatric and Special ...

The fear, pain and uncertainty that come with going to the dentist can unnerve even the healthiest among us. Imagine what it can be like for those with autism, dementia, physical limitations, ...

Martha Rodriguez spent years searching for a dentist. Several turned her away because she has Down syndrome, and they felt they could not accommodate her. Her plight, “broke my heart,” said Dr.

Farmingdale State College is expanding its dental care training and patient care for those with special needs. The initiative is thanks to a donation to the Farmingdale State College Foundation from ...

SAN ANTONIO — The UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry opens a new special-care dental clinic. The clinic will serve people of all ages with medical complexities, and cognitive and physical ...

Montclair Pediatric Dentistry is a dental practice in Oakland that provides specialised care for children from infancy through adolescence. The practice serves families throughout Oakland, Berkeley, ...