Oral health and physical disabilities

One billion people currently experience some form of disability. This is nearly one in seven of the world's population.
Types and severity of disability varies from country-to-country but here in the UK, more than half (57%) of those registered as disabled have mobility impairments while around three in ten (28%) experience difficulties with dexterity.
Both of these can have a negative impact on a person’s oral health so it is important for carers to know and understand how these groups should be supported when it comes to their dental hygiene.
Everybody needs and deserves access to quality dental care. However, some people need special facilities or services to have this care provided. People with physical disabilities may have problems getting into the surgery or even into the dental chair.
These are barriers which most of us take for granted.
Appropriate transport
One of the major difficulties disabled people face is accessing appropriate transport and with&nbs...