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Library Categories > Dental Care for Special Needs Individuals > Compassionate Dentistry: Be Prepared

 
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Compassionate Dentistry: Be Prepared 		   
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Compassionate Dentistry: Be Prepared

by Kristina Chew, PhD on September 21st, 2007

The United Autism Foundation hopes to build the first dental hospital for autistic children, the September 19th CBS4.com news (Florida) reports. South Florida businessman Olaf Hampel, who played tackle for the Denver Broncos has

made it his mission to build the nation’s first dental facility designed for children with disabilities, especially autistic children.

Hampel explained, “For instance, we need certain equipment for children in wheelchairs.” He added, there’s also “special equipment needed to open their mouths, and to leave them open.”

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The foundation’s ultimate goal is to raise $10-million for a full-fledged dental and medical facility though, initial plans call for a smaller $1-million facility to meet the immediate needs of South Florida’s children with autism.
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09/24/2007by: shannonj
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