Maintaining good dental hygiene can be a significant challenge for differently abled persons, leading to a high risk of dental diseases.
A state-of-the-art dental care unit, catering specifically to the needs of differently abled children, has been launched at the National Institute of Physical Medicine (NIPMR) at Kallettumkara under the Social Justice department. With the launch of the first ever disabled friendly dental care unit in the public sector, the NIPMR aims to address dental care crisis faced by individuals with mental and physical disabilities.
The public and private dental care centres have often neglected the unique requirements of the differently abled community. Recognising this pressing issue, NIPMR has taken up the initiative to provide inclusive dental care services, said C. Chandrababu, the Executive Director-in-Charge of NIPMR.
