MANAGEMENT OF SPECIAL CHILD IN PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY

Oral health is a very important aspect of general health, especially for vulnerable groups such as children with special healthcare needs. It is important to provide appropriate oral care in order to promote quality of life and good health for everyone, especially for children with special healthcare needs. Children with special needs for health care (SHCN) management causes uncertainty and anxiety among health practitioners like dentists as it involves advanced skills gained through special training, enhanced understanding, accommodative measures and resources. This book will help general and the pediatric dentists to determine some suitable dental treatment and also help other medical practitioners recognize the need to ensure good oral health for children with SHCN and the value of collaboration with dental practitioners.