UPD's specialized health care program is designed to meet the dental needs of children with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD).
We will deliver the best oral and dental health care in a gentle, supportive, caring and respectful environment. Our specialized care team takes each child’s special needs into consideration in order to create a customized treatment plan.
This treatment plan includes:
- A holistic approach to care that revolves around the needs of the patient and family, involving doctors, nurses and caregivers that are a part of your child’s health care team.
- Application of gentle dentistry techniques in order to calm your anxious child.
- Preventive care and education for your child, parent and caregivers that includes help with diet, counseling and oral hygiene instruction.
- State-of-the-art treatment and materials to help each child achieve excellent oral health.
- A Program Coordinator to help align appointments and health needs in order to optimize your child’s care. To speak with our coordinator, please call (716) 688-7712.
- Appointments scheduled at frequent intervals in order to help your child develop a sense of comfort and familiarity with the staff and facilities.
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