Oral health should be considered when working with adults with intellectual disabilities, and larger, higher-quality studies in this area are needed

What is it about?

Poor oral health can have a harmful influence on an individual’s health and well-being. Previous systematic reviews have highlighted that adults with learning disabilities are more likely to have poor oral health compared to the general public. This article is a commentary on a systematic review exploring whether adults with intellectual disabilities still experienced poor oral health, and if so, to what extent. The article critically evaluates the methods used and reports major findings from this systematic review. The findings highlight that larger, higher-quality studies are needed to investigate the oral health needs of adults with intellectual disabilities. Specific awareness of oral hygiene care and oral disease management should be given when working with adults with intellectual disabilities.

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