Accessibility and Clinical Adaptations for Dental Patients Who Use Wheelchairs

For patients who use wheelchairs, accessing dental care can present challenges that extend well beyond navigating the physical environment of a dental practice. From patient positioning to communication and treatment planning, providing accessible care often requires thoughtful adaptations to address individual needs.

In this episode of CDA Oasis, Dr. Salome Lomlomdjian, chief smile officer at In Path Dental in Mississauga, discusses the barriers that patients who use wheelchairs may encounter and shares practical steps dental teams can take to provide safe, comfortable, and inclusive care.