New guidance on oral care for people with learning disabilities

Public Health England is publishing new guidance on the oral care and treatment for people with learning disabilities. Oral care and people with learning disabilities is aimed at family carers and paid supporters. It also aims to help dental teams provide services that are more accessible to people with learning disabilities. ‘Good oral health is an important factor in people’s general health and quality of life,’ the guide states. ‘Evidence shows people with learning disabilities have poorer oral health. ‘And have more problems in accessing dental services than people in the general population. ‘People with learning disabilities may need additional help with their oral care and support to get good dental treatment because of cognitive, physical and behavioural factors.’ A welcome

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