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Preventing the Risk of Dental Problems in Children With Special Health Care Needs: A Case Series.

Varsha Sharma, Sushmita Pattnaik, Brahmananda Dutta, Priti Shukla, Birupakshya Mahakul, Kanika S Dhull

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Varsha SharmaPediatric Dentistry, Maharshi Vashishtha Autonomous State Medical College, Basti, Rampur, IND.
Sushmita PattnaikPediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Government Medical College and Hospital, Sundargarh, IND.
Brahmananda DuttaPedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) (deemed to be university), Bhubaneswar, IND.
Priti ShuklaOrthodontics, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Raebareli, Raebareli, IND.
Birupakshya MahakulPhysiotherapy, Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) and Hospital, Bhubaneswar, IND.
Kanika S DhullPedodontics and Preventive Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences (KIDS) Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology (KIIT) (deemed to be university), Bhubaneswar, IND.

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Abstract

In India, a significant number of children are born with disabilities. These children are at higher risk of facing dental issues in contrast to healthy children. The oral health of children with special health care needs (SHCNs) usually deteriorates faster than that of the general population as they grow older. Poor oral health can result in nutritional intake deficiency, reduced social interactions, difficulty in undertaking day-to-day activities, and related anxiety. As per the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) recommendations, preventing the risk of developing oral disease is a fundamental part of the comprehensive oral health care for children with special needs. The presented case series aims to promote preventive care for differently abled children, which can improve their quality of life.

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adhdautismcleft lip and palatehearing impairedsocial anxiety disorderspecial health care dentistry

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