Dentistry and Craniofacial Research

To improve access and experience of those with dementia accessing high street dentistry

26^th International Conference on Advanced Dental Care
October 08-09, 2018 Moscow, Russia

Samantha Glover

Dental Public Health, England

Posters & Accepted Abstracts: Dent Craniofac Res

DOI: 10.21767/2576-392X-C4-012

Abstract

To improve access and experience of those with dementia accessing high street dentistry. Method A suite of resources were created to help support those living with dementia access dental services. • Flash cards for aided conversations • Making a best interest decision flowchart for dental professionals • Top Tips for dentists to support a patient with dementia Result: Some of these resources are now also being used by the learning disabilities network and the local dental community are sharing these resources electronically Conclusion: These resources could be adapted slightly to suit the needs of all vulnerable adults are shared more widely with dental care professionals and those who support others to access dentistry.

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