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Collection of resources that will help support your dental care.
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Disability Type
Language
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- Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, General, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Summary of Parent Focus Groups on the Oral Health and Dental Care Experiences for Children with Special Health Care Needs (2025)
- From NORC at the University of Chicago
- Parents report big barriers to dental care for kids with special needs and call for tailored, compassionate solutions.
- Mobility
Resources for Adaptive Aids
- From OHK
- Places to find different adaptive aides.
- General
Reluctant Tooth Brusher
- From OHK
- Tips and Tricks.
- General
Reluctant Tooth Brusher
- From OHK
- Tips and Tricks.
- Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, General, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Preventative Dental Care Among Children with Developmental Disabilities (2025)
- From NORC at the University of Chicago
- Children with developmental disabilities receive fewer preventive dental visits and services (like cleanings, fluoride, and sealants) than their peers without disabilities, highlighting persistent gaps in oral health care access.
- Intellectual Disability
Practical Oral Care for People with Intellectual Disabilities
- From National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- Explains intellectual disabilities and different complications that come with it.
- Down Syndrome
Practical Oral Care for People with Down Syndrome
- From National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- Explains Down Syndrome and different complications that come with it.
- Cerebral Palsy
Practical Oral Care for People with Cerebral Palsy
- From National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- Explains Cerebral Palsy and different complications that come with it.
- Down Syndrome
Oral Health for Your Child with Down Syndrome
- From McMillen Health
- Common dental issues..
- Down Syndrome
Oral Health for Your Child with Down Syndrome
- From McMillen Health
- Common dental issues..
- Cerebral Palsy
Oral Health for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
- From McMillen Health
- Overview of dental issues.
- Cerebral Palsy
Oral Health for Your Child with Cerebral Palsy
- From McMillen Health
- Overview of dental issues.
- Autism
Oral Health for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- From McMillen Health
- Tips on how to make brushing successful..
- Autism
Oral Health for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- From McMillen Health
- Tips on how to make brushing successful.
- G-Tube or Tracheostomy
Oral Health for Your Child with a G-Tube or Tracheostomy
- From McMillen Health
- Common dental issues .
- G-Tube or Tracheostomy
Oral Health for Your Child with a G-Tube or Tracheostomy
- From McMillen Health
- Common dental issues .
- Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate
Oral Health for Your Child with a Cleft Lip or Palate
- From McMillen Health
- Common dental issues.
- Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate
Oral Health for Your Child with a Cleft Lip or Palate
- From McMillen Health
- Common dental issues.
- Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, General, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Oral Health and Dental Care for Children with Special Health Care Needs: Summary of an Expert Panel Convening (2025)
- From NORC at the University of Chicago
- Expert panel calls for better training, policies, and innovations to improve dental care access for children with special health care needs.
- General
Make Toothbrushing Easier
- From McMillen Health
- Pointers for difficulty getting child to brush.
- General
Make Toothbrushing Easier
- From McMillen Health
- Pointers for difficulty getting child to brush.
- Autism
Healthy Smiles for Autism Guide
- From National Museum of Dentistry
- All around dental care tips.
- General
Finding the Right Dental Office
- From OHK
- Finding the right dentist questions.
- General
Finding a Dentist for a Child with Special Needs
- From McMillen Health
- Importance of finding a dental visit. Mostly pediatric.
- Autism
Dental tool kit: for dental professionals
- From Autism Speaks
- Website.
- Autism
Dental Tool Kit
- From Autism Speaks
- Gives brushing tips as well as prepares patient, family, and dentist for dental visit..
- Autism
Dental Tool Kit
- From Autism Speaks
- Gives brushing tips as well as prepares patient, family, and dentist for dental visit..
- Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Traumatic Brain Injury
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Hearing Impaired
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Hearing Impairment
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Epilepsy or Seizures
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Epilepsy
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Down Syndrome
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Down Syndrome (Trisomy 21)
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cleft Lip and Palate
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Cerebral Palsy
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Cerebral Palsy
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Autism
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- ADHD
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Anxiety
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Anxiety and Depression
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- Depression
Dental Health Guidance for Parents and Caregivers of Children with Anxiety and Depression
- From University of Washington-School of Dentistry
- Creating a successful dental appointment.
- General
Dental Care Every Day – A Caregiver’s Guide
- From National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research
- General care and adaptive aides with photos.
- ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate, Intellectual Disability, Mobility
Confidence in Every Smile
- From Pathways to Oral Health, a project of Oral Health Kansas.
- Video series designed to make brushing and flossing easier for people living with physical or intellectual disabilities.
- Mobility
CHANGING IT UP: How to keep toothbrushing in your routine when experiencing limited mobility
- From OHK
- Tips and tricks to adaptive aides.
- ADHD, Anxiety, Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Cleft Lip or Cleft Palate, Down Syndrome, Epilepsy or Seizures, G-Tube or Tracheostomy, General, Hearing Impaired, Intellectual Disability, Mobility, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Brushing the Teeth of Others – An Oral Health Care Training Video
- From Pathways to Oral Health, a project of Oral Health Kansas
- Help caregivers build confidence and compassion. This training video shows practical ways to make brushing someone else’s teeth easier, safer, and more comfortable—while supporting dignity and better oral health. Perfect for trainers teaching caregivers who support people with disabilities.
- Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, General, Intellectual Disability, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
Behavior Speaks: Is it a Tooth Ache?
- From from OHK
- Helping caregivers identify early dental health warning signs..