Disability rights advocates hope a new national dental plan will do more than just provide funding but pay attention to improving how care is delivered.
Toronto resident Joanne Shimakawa, who has multiple sclerosis, struggled to find a dentist who could treat her while she sits in her wheelchair. Disability rights advocates hope a new national dental plan will do more than just provide funding and pay attention to improving how care is delivered.
In the end, there was just one dentist whose office didn't have stairs or other obstacles and who said treatment in the wheelchair wouldn't be a problem.Tooth issues can cause life-threatening conditions, advocates say, as feds move on dental care Those are all points that Shimakawa's new dentist — Dr. Maria Salome Lomlomdjian in Mississauga, Ont., just west of Toronto — says deserve immediate attention.
Dr. Heather Carr, president of the Canadian Dental Association, an advocacy group for dentists, acknowledged that there are "gaps" in access to oral health care. Jo-Anne Gauthier, past-president of B.C. People First, a self-advocacy group for people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, said ableist attitudes have made her reluctant to seek treatment in the past."I will pick up how they treat you off the bat.
In February, Leslie began complaining of tooth pain. His mouth was so sore, he was having trouble sleeping and eating. She has tablets that allow her to communicate with non-verbal patients, portable X-rays for people who can't use a standard dentist's chair, light and sound adjustments for patients with sensory issues, and a sling-like fabric swing that hugs anxious patients from all sides while they're receiving care.Salome said providing accessible care requires patience and empathy.
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