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Faulks, D., Freedman, L., Thompson, S., Sagheri, D. and Dougall, A. (2012). The value of education in special care dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health. Eur. J. Dent. Educ., 16 (4). S. 195 - 202. HOBOKEN: WILEY. ISSN 1600-0579

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Abstract

People with disability are subject to inequality in oral health both in terms of prevalence of disease and unmet healthcare needs. Over 18% of the global population is living with moderate to severe functional problems related to disability, and a large proportion of these persons will require Special Care Dentistry at some point in their lifetime. It is estimated that 90% of people requiring Special Care Dentistry should be able to access treatment in a local, primary care setting. Provision of such primary care is only possible through the education and training of dentists. The literature suggests that it is vital for the dental team to develop the necessary skills and gain experience treating people with special needs in order to ensure access to the provision of oral health care. Education in Special Care Dentistry worldwide might be improved by the development of a recognised academic and clinical discipline and by providing international curricula guidelines based on the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF, WHO). This article aims to discuss the role and value of promoting and harmonising education in Special Care Dentistry as a means of reducing inequalities in oral health.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Creators:	Creators Email ORCID ORCID Put Code Faulks, D. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Freedman, L. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Thompson, S. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Sagheri, D. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED Dougall, A. UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED UNSPECIFIED
URN:	urn:nbn:de:hbz:38-480197
DOI:	10.1111/j.1600-0579.2012.00736.x
Journal or Publication Title:	Eur. J. Dent. Educ.
Volume:	16
Number:	4
Page Range:	S. 195 - 202
Date:	2012
Publisher:	WILEY
Place of Publication:	HOBOKEN
ISSN:	1600-0579
Language:	English
Faculty:	Unspecified
Divisions:	Unspecified
Subjects:	no entry
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Keywords Language SPECIAL-NEEDS PATIENTS; DENTAL EDUCATION; INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES; DEVELOPMENTAL-DISABILITIES; PEOPLE; CHILDREN; SERVICES; ACCESS; PRACTITIONERS; PERCEPTIONS Multiple languages Dentistry, Oral Surgery & Medicine; Education, Scientific Disciplines Multiple languages
URI:	http://kups.ub.uni-koeln.de/id/eprint/48019