Dentistry & Down Syndrome
Dental care is important for everybody, but people with Down syndrome can have a number…
Kim WarrenApril 8, 2024
Dental care for patients with Down syndrome: Understanding the challenges and accommodations
Learning about your patients with Down syndrome will enable you to provide them with more…
myDSC Webinar Series – Oral Health Care for Patients with Down Syndrome
In this webinar, Dr. Elizabeth Pilcher will share oral health care considerations for patients with…
Capetivate capetivateApril 4, 2023
Dental Implants
A small number of people with Down syndrome seen in the Adult Down Syndrome Center…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 9, 2022
Dental Care, Gum Disease, Tooth Loss
Question: My daughter 24 years old. Her lower front teeth are becoming loose & the…
Capetivate capetivateFebruary 23, 2022
Dental Care During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dental disease, especially gingivitis (gum disease), is more common in people with Down syndrome. Regular…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 2021
Dental Care for the Patient with Down Syndrome
A summary of the unique characteristics associated with Down syndrome that influence the dental care…
Capetivate capetivateJune 29, 2021
Practical Oral Care for People with Down Syndrome
NIH information about oral care for people with Down syndrome.Source: National Institute of Child Health…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 17, 2020
Preparing for a Dental Visit
People with Down syndrome sometimes need specialized care for their unique dental needs. This handout…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 17, 2020
Dental Care Every Day
A guide to oral and dental health for caregivers of people with developmental disabilities.Source: National…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 17, 2020