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The question remains, have these measures effectively met the oral healthcare needs of people with disabilities, specifically the needs of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and the obligations of signatories to this Convention (United Nations, [33])? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is likely to be " I no i . I " i Persons with intellectual disabilities are generally accepted to still have poorer oral health than those without a disability, although the full picture is largely unknown. Australians with intellectual disabilities continue to experience poorer oral health and access to dental care. More attention needs to be focused on health literacy and the key support networks of people with disabilities, for this is key to addressing the vulnerability of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, and helping them to attain the quality of life they have a right to. [Extracted from the article] |
