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Individuals with special needs, namely those whose dental care is complicated by a physical, mental or social disability, often have a higher level of unmet dental need and poorer oral hygiene than the general population, and offer unique challenges to the dental practitioner. This paper outlines the dental management of the three most common groups of individuals with special needs.
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