It is estimated that between 13 and 15% of the population has some type of disability. Macri presented the National Disability Plan 2017-2019, which aims to enable people with disabilities to achieve an independent life project, making full use of their rights in health, education, employment, and accessibility. Julio Mendéz and his team, specialists in dental treatments for people with disabilities, tell you what this plan is about. The Plan is based on three pillars: inclusion, he…

As a complement to achieve better Dental Hygiene, many dentists recommend its use. Dr. Julio Mendez and his team, specialized care for high-risk and disabled patients, tell you some tips on the use of the interdental brush.  The interdental brush is very useful especially in those cases in which there is a great separation between the teeth, since the dental floss is insufficient.They serve to properly clean the interproximal space, that is, the space between tooth and tooth.Bear in …

WRITTEN ON MARCH 28, 2017 When caring for patients with any type of condition, the role of the dentist is more related to practice than to theory. Dr. Julio Mendez and his team, dentists specializing in treating the disabled, discuss procedures to deal with complex cases.  The practitioner needs to understand that patients suffering from medical conditions tend to be more stressed, given their inability to communicate or their particular physical impairment. To minimize fears a…