Special Needs Dentistry is the branch of dentistry that is concerned with the oral health care of persons with an intellectual disability, medical, physical or psychiatric conditions that require special methods or techniques to prevent or treat oral health problems or where such conditions necessitate special dental treatment plans.
The Australia New Zealand Academy of Special Needs Dentistry is the peak body
representing registered dental specialists in Special Needs Dentistry within this region. It acts as an advisory support group on education, training, assessment and accreditation in the field of Special Needs Dentistry.
The aims and objectives of the Academy are:
