CDA Dental Patient with Special Health Care Needs Transition Process Transitioning to adult oral health care may be challenging for some adolescents and their families/caregivers, especially for individuals with special health care needs. Some patients may find it difficult or uncomfortable to be exposed to new environments, care providers, routines, or sensory experiences. The overall health care for patients with SHCN often involves intensive and/or ongoing supervision and coordination between medical and dental care teams. A coordinated and planned approach can ease the transition process and reduce potential logistical and/or behavioural challenges. It encourages prioritizing patient goals and independence; it also enables the provider to view the patient as knowing themselves better than anyone else could. Previous article: Oral Health in America- Advances and Challenges Prev Next article: Quebec to offer free dental services to vulnerable people in 5 pilot projects Next