Treating Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries

By Christine Rogers, RDH, MS

Most oral health professionals lack adequate training in treating patients with spinal cord injuries (SCI), which may make them hesitant to reach out to this population.¹ Individuals with SCI face many barriers to accessing professional dental care, including the cost of treatment, transportation issues, and dental anxiety.² While adults with SCI may visit a dental office annually, they do not always receive professional preventive care.³ In order to ensure quality of care for all patients, dental hygienists should be knowledgeable about effectively managing patients with SCI.

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