RESOURCES

Local and national resources

Special Needs can mean anything from anxiety and fear to intellectually or developmentally disabled and medically compromised patients. Our office is sensory-integrated and wheelchair accessible.

 

Intellectual disability (ID) is a term for a group of conditions that start in early childhood and continue throughout the lifespan that include cognitive as well as adaptive differences. Watch this video to learn more from Dr. Alicia Bazzano, Chief Health Officer at Special Olympics. 

 

The Smile Generation logo | Special Olympics logo

Special Olympics Guides

Our supporters at the Smile Generation teamed up with Special Olympics to create educational resources for patients and caregivers to use at home. With proper at-home care and routine dental visits, we know that all patients can achieve proper oral health care.

What makes us unique?

We believe in providing each special needs patient with a unique experience that best suits their individual needs.

One-on-one visits, the patient and team get acquanted and comfortable
Sensory-integrated rooms with televisions on the ceiling
Wheelchair accessible
Room with two chairs to provide space for modeling
Private operatories with a door on each room to allow for an individualized experience
Our team’s goal is to fit in the patient’s theoretical box and ensure they never feel confined to one that isn’t the right fit

Why the dandelion?

Finding access to acceptable dental care has proven difficult or impossible for many of the 52 million plus people with disabilities in the U.S. But just as dandelions thrive in difficult conditions, our wish is to help people with special needs thrive even more with healthier, happier smiles.

Local and National Resources

We are pleased to share organizations to help our special needs patients through their journey.

Arizona Autism Pediatric Therapy Specialists logo

ARIZONA AUTISM

 

Pediatric therapy agency that provides full spectrum pediatric care and assistive services for families and ALL KIDS living with developmental delays and challenges.

Arizona Spinal Cord Injury Association logo

AZ SPINAL

 

Dedicated to enhancing the lives of individuals with spinal cord injuries. Our goal is to promote physical, intellectual, spiritual, emotional and social recovery.

Arizona Autism United logo

AZA UNITED

 

Our Mission is to help as many families as possible with individualized supports.

Arizona Department of Health Services logo

AZDHS

 

Health and wellness for all Arizonans.

CARD for Autism & Related Disorders logo

CARD FOR AUTISM

 

Comprehensive and cutting-edge curricula that can be tailored to the specific needs of individuals from birth through adulthood.

First Teeth First logo

FIRST TEETH FIRST

 

Basic oral screenings, education and referrals are provided at no cost to expectant mothers and children 0 through age 5, not enrolled in kindergarten.

Gateway Academy logo

GATEWAY ACADEMY

 

The program at Gateway Academy is rooted in our mission and educational philosophy. We seek to educate the mind, body, spirit, and character of our students.

Gesher Disability Resources logo

GESHER DISABILITY RESOURCES

 

Serves children and adults affected by a disability through inclusion assistance in the classroom, resource referral, residential support and social groups.

Gigi's Playhouse logo

GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE

 

For individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and community—providing free therapeutic and educational programs that advance literacy, math skills, motor skills and more.

Miracle League of Arizona logo

MIRACLE LEAGUE OF ARIZONA

 

Dedicated to providing a safe, successful and enjoyable baseball experience for children, teens and adults with disabilities or special health care needs.

Southwest Autism Research & Resource Center logo

SARRC

 

To advance research and provide a lifetime of support for individuals with autism and their families.

SEEK logo

S.E.E.K. ARIZONA

 

·         To provide integrated, evidence based, person-centered services to those in our community with Autism, Intellectual/Developmental, or behavioral health disabilities.

Treasure House logo

TREASURE HOUSE

 

Treasure House is a unique active living community for young adults with cognitive and developmental disabilities.

UCP logo

UCP

 

Advancing the independence of people with disabilities.

Resources

We are pleased to offer resources for you and your loved ones. These organizations are here to help you along your journey.

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We want every patient to feel as comfortable as possible—for every visit. Here’s how we go about making that happen.


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Our Mission

As part of the PDS® Foundation, our mission is to improve overall health by improving oral health through opportunities to serve locally, nationally, and internationally.

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