New Publication —
"Practical Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities: Making a Difference"

The National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) is
pleased to announce the release of a new publication series, Practical
Oral Care for People With Developmental Disabilities: Making a
Difference. Developed through the Institute's National Oral Health
Information Clearinghouse (NOHIC), the project aims to equip dental
professionals in the community with the basic information they need to
provide oral care to people with mild or moderate developmental
disabilities. Publications provide practical management strategies for
office-based dental care and information to support home-based oral
hygiene.

Publications in the Practical Oral Care series include background
information on developmental disabilities and address oral health
problems common in people with these disorders. Treatment strategies
emphasize adapting standard care procedures to accommodate the needs of
special care patients. The following materials are available:

For dental professionals
* Continuing Education: Practical Oral Care for People With
Developmental Disabilities
* Practical Oral Care for People With Autism
* Practical Oral Care for People With Cerebral Palsy
* Practical Oral Care for People With Down Syndrome
* Practical Oral Care for People With Mental Retardation
* Wheelchair Transfer: A Health Care Provider's Guide

For caregivers
* Dental Care Every Day: A Caregiver's Guide

Complementing these materials is a continuing education test for dental
professionals located online at www.nohic.nidcr.nih.gov.

Participants who complete the test successfully earn two credit hours.

If you have questions about the Practical Oral Care series or would like
to order copies of these publications, simply call NOHIC at (301)
402-7364. You can also order publications online or e-mail the
clearinghouse at nohic@nidcr.nih.gov

NIDCR's partners in this project are the National Institute of Child
Health and Human Development, the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, and Special Care Dentistry.