Special Care Dentistry: New specialty to support needs of seniors, people with special needs

Dentists can now get specific training to better treat and care for people with special needs, as well as seniors who typically find it difficult to get routine dental care. These dentists can become experts in a newly recognised field, Special Care Dentistry. Dr Tan Mei Na, president of the Special Care Dentistry Association of Singapore, and Dr Ang Kok-Yang, a dental surgery consultant at Tan Tock Seng Hospital, explained how the specialty differs in terms of treatment and care.