Pilot Trial Tests Telehealth Pre-Visits to Improve Dental Care Access for Patients with Intellectual Disabilities
247 Health News Editorial
·16 June 2026
·4 min read
·clinical-trialsBoston University researchers are testing whether telehealth pre-visits can improve dental care success for children with intellectual disabilities. The pilot trial examines if virtual consultations help patients, caregivers, and dentists prepare for more successful in-person dental appointments.
Originally reported by ClinicalTrials.gov
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