special needs

Governor Abbott Signs Texas Teledentistry Bill into Law

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has signed HB 2056 into law, making teledentistry services available...

Tool Aids Communication with Patients Who Have Learning Disabilities

The British Dental Association (BDA) is promoting a free set of downloadable Makaton prompt...

Rotter to Retire as Dean of Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine

Bruce Rotter, DMD, MS, dean of the Southern Illinois University School of Dental Medicine...

Devin Booker Initiative Provides Dental Care to Arizona Special Olympics Athletes

Devin Booker of the NBA’s Phoenix Suns has partnered with team dentist Dr. John...

Virtudent Provides Free Dental Services to Special Needs Children

Virtudent, a Boston-based mobile dental clinic and teledentistry service provider, recently visited Spaulding Academy...

Children’s Dental Surgery of Philadelphia Achieves AAAHC Accreditation

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) has fully accredited Children’s Dental Surgery...

Robbins Earns AAOM’s Highest Honor for a Career Spent in Service

The American Academy of Oral Medicine (AAOM) has recognized Dr. Miriam Robbins, professor of...

Campaign to Support Dental Care for Patients With IDD

The American Association of Dental Office Managers (AADOM) has partnered with the Smiles for...

Strategies Improve Dental Care for Special Needs Patients

Special needs patients are often some of the most at-risk patient populations in need...

Special Olympics Releases New Oral Health Resources with The Smile Generation

Millions of Americans lack access to basic dental care. Moreover, an alarming percentage of...