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British Society for Disability and Oral Health (BSDH) developing guidance for special care in dentistry

British Society for Disability and Oral Health (BSDH) developing guidance for special care in dentistry

The British Society for Disability and Oral Health (BSDH), published guidance in January 2000 about oral care for people with mental health challenges. In June 2009, their working group published revised guidelines for clinical holding skills for dental services for people unable to comply with routine oral health care. The update builds on a framework […]


UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists

UK government’s autism strategy places legal duty on dentists

New government legislation is currently addressing an “autism strategy” for a welcoming society that allows people with autism to access needed services to lead fulfilling and rewarding lives. These changes come in light of measures demanded by the National Autistic Society and lobbyists. The bill places a legal duty on councils and NHS services, including […]