Accessing dental care can be challenging for adults with disabilities due to factors like physical accessibility, financial constraints, and a shortage of specialized dental professionals. This article offers guidance on overcoming these obstacles. It discusses various resources, including government programs, non-profit organizations, and dental schools, that provide affordable or specialized dental services tailored to individuals with disabilities. The article also emphasizes the importance of finding dentists experienced in special needs care and suggests ways to locate such professionals.
The mission of Angelman Syndrome Foundation is to advance the awareness and treatment of Angelman syndrome through education and information, research and support for individuals with Angelman syndrome, their families and other concerned parties. We exist to give all of them a reason to smile, with the ultimate goal of finding a cure.