Production of a DVD Presentation on Dental Care for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder for the 18 th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry 

This grant supported the development and distribution of a DVD presentation on Dental Care for Individuals with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. The DVD, which included video highlights from the 2004 NLMFF-supported symposium on dental care for individuals with autism as well as moderator comments from Dr. David Tesini and Dr. Clive Friedman, was presented at the 18th Annual Meeting on Special Care Dentistry. The theme of the meeting was, “The Future of Special Care Dentistry – evidence based practice, policy, research and education.” The objective of this DVD project was to increase awareness and understanding of autism amongst health care practitioners and administrators and to examine public and health policy issues related to autism. Special Care Dentistry is a unique international organization of oral health professionals and other individuals devoted to promoting oral health and well being for people with special needs.