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Comprehending the Number of Individuals with Disabilities and the Need for Oral Health Services

  • H Barry Waldman1,*,
  • Allen Wong2
  • Steven P. Perlman3

1Department of General Dentistry, School of Dental Medicine, Stony Brook University, NewYork, USA

2University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry, San Francisco, USA

3Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine, Boston, USA

DOI: 10.17796/1053-4628-41.2.83 Vol.41,Issue 2,March 2017 pp.83-86

Published: 01 March 2017

*Corresponding Author(s): H Barry Waldman E-mail: h.waldman@stonybrook.edu

Abstract

Introduction: The use of mega-large numbers and percentages to describe the one billion people with disabilities in the world is beyond the comprehension of most people. We find it difficult to personalize such information and tend to skip over the data without considering the multitude of factors that impact on individuals with disabilities and their families. Study design: A review of World Health Organization, U.S. Census Bureau, and Canadian and U.S. dental school accreditation agency documents were used to establish the current information on disability numbers, proportions and dental education programs. Results: More meaningful details from government agencies and the health professions and their educational institutions can provide data that could be used to demonstrate the increasing number of individuals with disabilities in a more meaningful manner; as well as preparing health professionals to provide the needed care. Discussion: The use of survey data for specific countries by: age, types of disabilities, race/ethnicity, family and individual economics, employment and regional distribution provides a more personalized presentation which can be used to reach legislative bodies and health providers.

Keywords

Barriers, demographics, dental education, disabilities

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H Barry Waldman,Allen Wong,Steven P. Perlman. Comprehending the Number of Individuals with Disabilities and the Need for Oral Health Services. Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry. 2017. 41(2);83-86.

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