Dental Intervention Strategies for Children with Neurodiversity - with Dr. Ivy Fortune Glavee

In this episode, dental expert Dr. Ivy Fortune Glavee shares insights on managing dental health in neurodivergent children, emphasizing early intervention, tailored approaches, and innovative tools to improve oral hygiene and prevent dental issues.Key TopicsDental well-being in children with neurodiversityEarly registration and routine dental visitsSensory considerations in dental careSigns of dental problems in non-verbal childrenPreventive dental care and parental involvemenTakeawaysStart dental visits as early as six months to build rapport.Use tell-show-do technique to ease children into dental visits.Tailor dental care to sensory sensitivities of neurodivergent children.Recognize behavioral changes as potential signs of dental issues.Preventive care and early detection save costs and reduce trauma.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Dental Wellbeing in Neurodivergent Children04:56 Challenges in Dental Health for Neurodivergent Children10:21 Tailoring Dental Care to Individual Needs15:27 The Role of Parents in Dental Health20:59 Managing Challenging Behaviors at the Dentist25:56 Building Positive Dental Experiences30:33 Effective Tooth Brushing Techniques35:50 Addressing Sensory Issues in Dentistry41:04 Understanding Dental Health Frequency50:00 YouTube Intro Early Intervention EIM Dr Takon.mp4ResourcesNHS Food Scanner App - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=uk.nhs.foodscanner&hl=en&gl=USDentist Ivy Fortune Glavee YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/c/DentistIvyOraNurse Toothpaste for Children - https://oranurse.com/collections/kids-toothpasteLinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ivyfortuneglaveeTwitter - https://twitter.com/IvyGlaveeResourcesGeneral Information for Parentswww.school-doctor.comQuestions? Email Us [email protected]