Navigating Barriers to Dental Care for Patients with Down Syndrome: A Scoping Review of Challenges and Strategies

Objective: Access to dental care is critical for overall health, yet individuals with Down Syndrome (DS) face numerous barriers, including communication difficulties, insufficiently trained professionals, and financial constraints leading to poor oral health outcomes. These obstacles are compounded...

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Published in:	Children
Main Authors:	Man Hung, Aaron Graves, Johanna Lu, Connor Schwartz, Martin S. Lipsky
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-03-01
Subjects:	Down syndrome dental care barriers special needs dentistry preventive strategies
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/12/3/330