The oral health status of adults with a visual impairment, their dental care and oral health information needs

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E.K. Watson
D.R. Moles
N. Kumar
S.R. Porter
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[1] Specialist in Special Care Dentistry,
[2] Postgraduate,undefined
[3] UCL Eastman Dental Institute,undefined
[4] Professor of Oral Health Services Research & Director of Postgraduate Education and Research,undefined
[5] Peninsula Dental School,undefined
[6] Consultant and Honorary Lecturer,undefined
[7] UCL Eastman Dental Institute,undefined
[8] Institute Director and Professor of Oral Medicine,undefined
[9] UCL Eastman Dental Institute,undefined
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British Dental Journal | 2010年 / 208卷
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The proportion of the population who have a visual impairment is increasing.This study highlights specific dental health issues and information needs of this vulnerable group.While the study group had better oral hygiene practices than the Adult Dental Health Survey group, their oral health was no better.There were issues with the provision of dental information in an accessible format.
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