Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Volume - 13 | Issue-1
Oral health is an important aspect of health for all children, specially children with special health care needs. Oral hygiene of an individuals affects one’s esthetics and communication; with a strong biological, psychological and social projections. People with disabilities deserve similar opportunities for their oral health as any other individuals.2 According to WorldHealth Organization estimates, individuals with disabilities comprise 10% of the population in developed countries and 12% in developing countries.3 A normal child enjoys the benefits of affection and attention from parents and society, while less fortunate children, such as those who are physically, intellectually, or socially impaired, are ignored by both their own family and society..4 The poor oral hygiene of disabled individuals, in comparison with age- matched non-disabled groups, has been widely reported.2 Moreover, some investigators2 have shown that the situation worsens with increasing age. Because of their special care needs, daily oral care of children with disabilities is different from that of children with normal abilities, who can usually manage their own oral care.