Improving Oral Health in Special Needs Populations: Challenges and Solutions

Muhammad Junaid Hashmi, Hussain Mujtaba Malik, Hafiz Muhammad Tufail, Saleem Adil, Asma Rafi Chaudhry, Muhammad Sami Iqbal

Improving Oral Health in Special Needs Populations: Challenges and Solutions

Authors

Muhammad Junaid Hashmi, Hussain Mujtaba Malik, Hafiz Muhammad Tufail, Saleem Adil, Asma Rafi Chaudhry, Muhammad Sami Iqbal

Keywords:

special needs oral health; caregiver training; behavior-modified hygiene.

Abstract

Individuals with intellectual, developmental, or physical disabilities often encounterdisproportionate barriers to oral healthcare, including reduced access to preventive services,diminished capacity for daily hygiene, and behavioral or communication limitations. In this mixed

References

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Published

2025-07-28

How to Cite

Muhammad Junaid Hashmi, Hussain Mujtaba Malik, Hafiz Muhammad Tufail, Saleem Adil, Asma Rafi Chaudhry, Muhammad Sami Iqbal. (2025). Improving Oral Health in Special Needs Populations: Challenges and Solutions . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(2), 829–835. Retrieved from https://www.ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/786