Dental Care for Children with Special Needs : A Clinical Guide / edited by Travis M. Nelson, Jessica R. Webb.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Nelson, Travis M. (Travis Michael), 1988- editor.

Webb, Jessica R., editor.

SpringerLink (Online service)

Series:

Medicine (Springer-11650)

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Dentistry.

Pediatrics.

Local Subjects:

Dentistry.

Pediatrics.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (XVI, 286 pages) : 62 illustrations, 51 illustrations in color

Edition:

First edition 2019.

Contained In:

Springer eBooks

Place of Publication:

Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2019.

System Details:

text file PDF

Summary:

This concise manual offers best practice guidance on dental treatment of pediatric patients with special health care needs (CSHCN). The straightforward approaches described will enable clinicians to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care to children with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Readers will find up-to-date information on case-based treatment planning, alternative caries management strategies, the use of behavioral and pharmacological interventions to facilitate delivery of quality treatment, and a team approach to care. Practical clinical tips are provided on how to achieve and maintain oral health, including good oral hygiene and nutrition. A systematic framework for patient assessment and interaction with medical colleagues will assist readers in understanding when dental protocols must be altered. Other important topics include techniques for effective communication with CSHCN, behavioral strategies to improve treatment acceptance, the role of occupational therapy techniques, the sensory adapted dental environment, and the use protective stabilization.

Contents:

1. An Overview of Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities

2. A Systematic Approach to Creating a Dental Home for Children with Medical Complexities

3. Communicating with CSHCN in the Dental Office

4. Occupational Therapy Approaches to Support Dental Treatment of Children with Sensory Sensitivities

5. Desensitization and Therapeutic Behavioral Approaches to Dental Care

6. Nutritional Considerations for Optimal Oral Health in CSHCN

7. Oral Hygiene and Prevention for CSHCN

8. Common Oral Conditions in Children With Special Needs

9. Medical Management of Dental Caries

10. Pharmacological Management of the Pediatric Patient with Special Health Care Needs

11. Protective stabilization in the dental setting

12. Orthodontic Care for Children with Intellectual Disabilities

13. Shifting the Dental Care Paradigm for CSHCN.

Other Format:

Printed edition:

ISBN:

978-3-030-10483-2

9783030104832

Access Restriction:

Restricted for use by site license.