Understanding the lived experience of Tasmanians with intellectual disability in relation to their oral health and dental treatment

While disparities in the dental care of Australians with disability were identified as a priority area for the National Disability Roadmap, there continues to be a significant deficiency in research reflecting the lived experience of people with disability. A core part of this project is to work with Tasmanians with intellectual disability to explore and understand their lived experience and views of oral health and dental care, and leverage this data to produce a series of policy recommendations.

Project lead:

Dr Matthew Lim, Melbourne Dental School