Dentistry and Down Syndrome
Dental care is important for everybody, but people with Down syndrome can have a number…
Christina ReavesJuly 8, 2024
Orofacial findings and orthodontic treatment conditions in patients with Down syndrome – a retrospective investigation
The most common chromosomal anomaly is Down syndrome/Trisomy 21, which can be associated with varying…
Dental Implants
A small number of people with Down syndrome seen in the Adult Down Syndrome Center…
Rigsby RigsbyMarch 9, 2022
Keeping Children and Adolescents with Down syndrome Healthy
In this video, Brian Skotko, M.D., M.P.P. discusses medical updates for keeping children and adolescents…
Rigsby RigsbyNovember 9, 2021
Dental Care Guidance for Caregivers of Patients with Down Syndrome
The article linked below shares information about common dental problems, finding the right dentist, sedation,…
Capetivate capetivateSeptember 22, 2021
Health Watch Table – Down Syndrome
The health watch table linked below contains recommendations for a number of areas of health…
Capetivate capetivateSeptember 3, 2021
Oral Health and Hygiene Presentation
The video below is a recording of a presentation on Oral Health and Hygiene hosted…
Capetivate capetivateAugust 4, 2021
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
Down Syndrome Podcast Series for Parents, Educators and Medical Professionals
The link below goes to a list of podcasts hosted by Kishore Vellody, MD, medical…
Capetivate capetivateJuly 9, 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