The dental work is usually performed on the patient while he is under general anesthesia.

No one wants to really see the dentist. Some find it a terrifying experience, others merely look on it as uncomfortable or inconvenient. Dental treatment for the handicapped is very difficult because of their great fear for it. How do you let a person with special needs know that the dentist and his instruments is what he needs for a toothache? How can a dentist deal with a palsied or spastic person who can't hold his head still long enough to be treated? How does a person confined to a wheel chair get to a dentist located in a clinic or building not equipped to handle wheel chairs? How can a dentist spend twice as much time on a handicapped patient when his waiting room is crowded with other patients and his appointment book is filled months in advance? Because of these reasons, an organization of masons began a program for the dental care of handicapped people at a local clinic. Different kinds of handicapped people from the United States and Canada may have access to the dental facility. The handicapped will have no pocket expense. A patient may be aided by public assistance or insurance coverage to cover the payment for treatment

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. The organization's foundation shoulders the expenses if funds cannot be found. Apparently, they not only handle the cost for dental treatment, but even transportation, lodging, and hospitalization. The cost for each patient would be between $350 to $550.

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The dental work is usually performed on the patient while he is under general anesthesia. Because dental and medical evaluations are done, the patient is admitted to the hospital one day ahead. Before the patient arrives, the center already knows about his handicap condition, his medical history, and his dental needs. A family member who stays with the handicapped patient while in the hospital can reside in an adjoining room. Three and a half days is the average length of time spent by a patient in a hospital. Whenever it is possible and necessary, out patient care is provided. Additional treatment may be provided when needed. Usually, those who have physical or mental handicaps are the ones who are treated while under general anesthesia. The latest equipment for dental treatment has been purchased to provide the most comfortable treatment possible. Patients will find themselves feeling more secure while seated on the new dental chairs. Patience is a necessary trait for dentists dealing with handicapped patients. Difficulty in communicating with them could be a problem. Understanding the environment of the patient and how others perceive him is also necessary. The college of dentistry at the local university works closely with the program. This will prepare future dentists for the rigorous responsibilities of treating handicaps. The sponsoring organization will list down those who took the special training just in case a handicapped patient would need treatment. A patient may receive sponsorship if he or she requests for dental care from the center itself. The families of the patients have been treating us well. They're joyful for the care that the family is now receiving.