TEXTBOOK ON MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL CHILD IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

The caregiver’s oral health promotion efforts and interest in oral health-related education have been positively correlated with the level of function capabilities and independence of an individual with Special Health Care Needs. Parental and physician lack of awareness and knowledge in the management of children with Special Health Care Needs may hinder an individual with Special Health Care Needs from seeking preventive dental care.Other health conditions may seem more important than dental health especially when the relationship between oral health and general health is not well understood.Persons with Special Health Care Needs may express a greater level of anxiety about dental care than those without a disability which may adversely impact the frequency of dental visits and subsequently oral health. An assessment of anxiety or dental fear is challenging in this population and in some cases an estimation through parent or caregiver report is helpful.This book deals with Special health children and their modality of dental treatment.