Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) are the most common neurobehavioral conditions in school-aged children. Nationally, anywhere from two to eighteen percent of people are affected. The total number of Americans diagnosed with ADHD has risen steadily since 2003.[1] Special Needs Dentistry Interested in more Special Needs Dentistry posts from CDA?…
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Dentistry and Dental Phobia
Dental phobia is a condition that leaves people terrified of going to the dentist. Most of those who have it are perfectly aware that their fears are irrational, but are still unable to do anything about it. With the right help, like what is available at the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria, people with…
Dentistry and Down Syndrome
People with Special Health Care Needs (SHCN) have to go to the dentist, just like anyone else. But they can have unique differences that require special attention. While not essential, SHCN patients as a group tend to do better with dentists who have had special training and are equipped to accommodate them, like the team…
Special Needs and Dental Health

People from all over the Washington, DC and Virginia area turn to the Center for Dental Anesthesia in Alexandria for special needs dentistry, which our team has provided for many years. We treat patients with disabilities and diseases, such as Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, or Down Syndrome; patients with medical problems like diabetes, or who are in …