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Oral hygiene modifications for the intellectually & developmentally disabled
Clark, Lindsey Akin, Lauren Bravo-Alvarez, Pili Counterman, Paige Webster, Stephanie
Clark, Lindsey
Akin, Lauren
Bravo-Alvarez, Pili
Counterman, Paige
Webster, Stephanie
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2022-04-15
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Clark, Lindsey; Akin, Lauren; Bravo-Alvarez, Pili; Counterman, Paige; Webster, Stephanie. 2022.
Oral hygiene modifications for the intellectually & developmentally disabled -- In Proceedings: 21st Annual Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum. Wichita, KS: Wichita State University, p. 7
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This program’s goal is to inform individuals with intellectual and
developmental disabilities (IDD) of the many different tools and ways a toothbrush can
be modified to make oral hygiene easier. Different handle modifiers are discussed and
demonstrated to show ease of use. According to the American Dental Association,
individuals with IDD are more at risk for developing caries due to the lack of motor skills
that have been acquired throughout their life span. This program involves individuals
who are residents at an independent living center here in Wichita, Kansas. This group of
people varies in age, gender, ethnicity, cognitive and physical ability. The independent
living center is named Arrowhead West and serves the adult population of our
community. There are many different tools available that can help someone with
disabilities form a better grip and adapt their toothbrush in their mouth. Electric
toothbrushes have been shown to remove plaque better than manual brushes and allow
better grip. The IDD individuals were interested in their oral health and actively
interacted with the demonstrations. To better understand how well the modifiers are
being used and tolerated, a follow up program should be done with the participants and
their healthcare aids to assess their oral health. A review of handle modifiers would be
helpful in future programs like this. Follow up sessions should be done with both patients
and caregivers to ensure that modifiers are being used correctly and proper oral hygiene
is being conducted daily.
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Presented to the 21st Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Forum (URCAF) held at the Rhatigan Student Center, Wichita State University, April 15, 2022.
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Wichita State University
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v.21