General Dental Resources
Directory of Resource Links
List of Access Clinics
Clinics in this list actively treat persons with disabilities for dental care needs.General Web Sites
These web sites contain general information for persons with disabilities, including standards and regulations, daily living and community topics, housing, and employment.Products
This list of sites includes information on products for the special needs community. Products in the list are aimed at patients, health care providers, teachers, and aides.Oral Health Care
Oral health care resources for the special needs community. Aimed at patients, health care providers, teachers, and aides.Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition information with sections focusing on adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.List of Access Clinics
Clinics in this list actively treat persons with disabilities for dental care needs.
205-934-3000
United Cerebral Palsy of Greater
Health and Wellness- LINCPOINT Dental Services
205-943-5207
UAB
205-934-1115
Jefferson County Department of Health Dental Clinics:
Must live in
Central Downtown: 205-930-1015
Western (Ensley): 205-241-5277
Eastern (Woodlawn): 205-510-3405
Children’s Health System- Specialized Dental Services
205-939-9161
Alabama Dental Association
To find a local dentist call 1-800-489-2532
General Web Sites
These web sites contain general information for persons with disabilities, including standards and regulations, daily living and community topics, housing, and employment.
- http://www.ada.gov/
- http://www.disabilityinfo.gov/
- http://www.mortgageloan.com/disabilities/
- http://www.jobaccess.org/
Products
This list of sites includes information on products for the special needs community. Products in the list are aimed at patients, health care providers, teachers, and aides.
Assistive technology information: http://www.abledata.com/
Products and services empowering the special needs community: http://www.disabledonline.com/
Technologies in 11 categories designed to accommodate everyone: http://www.enablemart.com/
Products from Specialized Care includes a Rainbow Lap Cushion for knee-to-knee exam technique, Stay N Place Booster Seat and Chair Liner, Stay N Place Pillows, Positioning Devices, DVD's on Stabilization, and other oral care products for parents, caretakers, and caregivers. Their web site is http://www.specializedcare.com/
Oral Health Care
Oral health care resources for the special needs community. Aimed at patients, health care providers, teachers, and aides.
This resource provides support for health care providers, families and non-medical providers who care for children and youth with special needs: http://www.medicalhomeinfo.org/
Special care in oral health: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/OralHealthInformation/SpecialNeeds/SpecialCare.htm
An introduction to practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/917B6B85-E929-43CC-A0DC-1FDFCB3C575E/0/Introduction.pdf
Continuing education: practical oral care for people with developmental disabilities: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/3E80A035-7823-49AF-9701-A78B65490353/0/DevDisabilities.pdf
Practical oral care for people with Down Syndrome: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/A93F980E-A9A9-4C84-B904-2D26C99093CC/0/DownSyndrome.pdf
Practical oral care for people with Cerebral Palsy: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/435D79B9-112D-4D44-A0EE-643836F0F8EC/0/CerebralPalsy.pdf
Practical oral care for people with autism: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/435D79B9-112D-4D44-A0EE-643836F0F8EC/0/CerebralPalsy.pdf
Developmental disabilities and oral health: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/
Oral conditions in children with special needs - a guide for helath care providers: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/OralHealthInformation/ChildrensOralHealth/OralConditionsChildrenSpecialNeeds.htm
Integrating oral health into overall health: training in infant/toddler oral health care for non-dental professionals: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/NR/rdonlyres/B15EFF6D-13C8-4B35-BC97-C75F18548E0B/0/Caries_and_primary.pdf
Dental care every day- a caregivers guide: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/DentalCareEveryDay.htm
Wheelchair transfer - a health care provider's guide: http://www.nidcr.nih.gov/OralHealth/Topics/DevelopmentalDisabilities/WheelchairTransfer.htm
Caregiver's guide to managing behaviors associetd with dental treatment
Diet and Nutrition
Nutrition information with sections focusing on adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.Food and nutrition center from the USDA: http://fnic.nal.usda.gov/
Good Nutrition Ideas featuring a special section on caring for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities: http://www.goodnutritionideas.com/