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Using Teaching Institutions for Dental Care in Correctional Facilities

NCJ Number
109092
Journal
Journal of Prison and Jail Health Volume: 6 Issue: 2 Dated: (Fall-Winter 1986-1987) Pages: 140-154
Author(s)
D F Mehlisch
Date Published
1987
Length
15 pages
Annotation
The dental needs of inmates in correctional institutions are often unmet.
Abstract
Enumerated are the advantages in using dental, dental hygiene and dental assisting students for the correctional facility, the teaching institution, and the students. Successful intramural programs reported in the literature are compared. Discussed are nine considerations which should be addressed before drafting a proposal for an extramural program with a teaching institution. In addition, several recommendations are made for a successful clinical program in a correctional environment. (Publisher abstract)