Episode 13: Oral Health and Dentistry with Drs. Erica Caffrey and Sydnee Chavis
In this episode, guests Dr. Erica Caffrey and Dr. Sydnee Chavis provide their unique expertise and experience in dentistry and oral heathcare for individuals with Cerebral Palsy and other disabilities across the life span. Both are professors of dentistry who have a passion for advocacy, education and access to high quality dental care for those with disabilities. This podcast covers the topics of general oral health, tooth brushing, fluoride, x-rays, pain, dental trauma, braces and accessibility to care and care providers.
Whether it's the provider or whether it's the caregiver or the parent, never underestimate what somebody is capable of until you try and from a parent perspective, always want to advocate, do for my child what you would do for me! If I were the patient sitting in your chair exactly, or at least attempt exactly what you would do for me for my child.