For a simple check-up, I can stay in my wheelchair.

For treatment, I can stay in my wheelchair:

• if my chair tilts backwards with a headrest, or
• if the dentist has a machine to tilt my chair backwards.

If I can, I move myself to the dentist’s chair.

The dentist lowers the chair.
I change seats.
I can ask for help.
I lie down on the chair.
The dentist raises the chair.

If my wheelchair has a custom-moulded seat,

the dentist needs permission for me to get out of my chair.

This factsheet was produced in partnership with the French Union for Oral Health and the SOSS network which promotes access to oral and dental care for people with disabilities.
It was created with financial support from our partners:

• la Fondation Handicap Malakoff Humanis
• la Fondation de France
• l’Assurance maladie
• la Caisse nationale de solidarité pour l’autonomie
• Santé publique France

The translation of this tool was made possible thanks to the support of the Orange Foundation.

Where I can find SantéBD booklets?

• On the internet: Visit the website: www.santebd.org
• On the SantéBD Channel Youtube

SantéBD booklets are free.

SantéBD is a project by the NGO Coactis Santé contact@santebd.org
SantéBD booklets are produced in partnership with different participants from the world of healthcare and working with disabilities. Illustrations by Frédérique Mercier.
Copyright Coactis Santé

 

The creation of this tool was made possible with the support of:

• la Fondation Handicap Malakoff Humanis
• la Fondation de France
• la mairie de Paris
• l’Assurance maladie
• la Caisse nationale de solidarité pour l’autonomie
• Santé publique France

This document was proofread by people with learning disabilities and respects the European Easy-to-Read Guidelines. These guidelines help to make information available for everyone.

For more information visit the website https://www.inclusion-europe.eu/easy-to-read/