Sedation clinic improves dental care for people with developmental disabilities, The Land
MetroHealth and the Cuyahoga County Board of Developmental Disabilities (Cuyahoga DD) have joined forces to bring a Dental Sedation Clinic to the community. This initiative addresses critical barriers to dental care for individuals with developmental disabilities, ensuring they receive the timely and compassionate care they need.
According to Dr. Richard Rowlett, director of Clinical Services at Cuyahoga DD, the partnership initially focused on improving care coordination. “Beginning in 2022, discussions between Dr. Gregory Heintschel, chair of the Department of Dental Medicine at MetroHealth, and Dr. Cirillo, former Chief Clinical Officer of Cuyahoga DD, led to the idea of developing a dedicated sedation clinic,” Dr. Rowlett explained.