SCDA task force on a special care dentistry residency

This article describes efforts by the SCDA to evaluate:

The status of existing training of dental students in the care of patients with special needs.
The number and characteristics of postdoctoral general dentistry programs offering formal training in the care of patients with special needs.
Whether additional training in the care of patients with special needs is needed for dental students and ­dentists.
Possible actions by SCDA to impact the numbers of dentists trained each year in the care of patients with ­special needs.

Source: Special Care in Dentistry - April 25, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Jeffery Hicks, Lakshmi Vishwanat, Maureen Perry, Judith Messura, Kristin Dee Tags: ARTICLE Source Type: research