Allen Wong, DDS, EDD

Dr. Allen Wong has taught postdoctoral general dentistry for over 25 years in AEGD programs and is the director of Pacific's Advanced Education in General Dentistry Program, Pacific’s Hospital Dentistry Program and Director of Highland Hospital Restorative Implant program.  He has lectured nationally and internationally in the areas of special care dentistry, rotary endodontics, implant restorations, and minimally invasive dentistry.  He is active with Special Olympics Special Smiles program as a Global Clinical Advisor, American Academy of Developmental Medicine and Dentistry (AADMD) and Special Care Dentistry Association( SCDA).  He is President of National CAMBRA Coalition.

Currently teaches at the University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in the Department of Diagnostic Science as well as private practice in San Francisco.  He is a member of ADA, CDA and San Francisco Dental Society.

Education:
BA Biology University of the Pacific, College of the Pacific
DDS: University of the Pacific Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry
Advanced Clinical Experience and Advanced Education in General Dentistry Certificates
Diplomate American Board of Special Care Dentistry (Hospital Dentistry)
EdD:  Professional Education and Leadership, University of the Pacific, Gladys Benerd School of Education (Growing need for Hospital Dentistry in Northern California)

Fellowship in American Academy of Hospital Dentistry, American College of Dentists, International College of Dentist, Pierre Fauchard Academy, Academy of Dentistry International


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Introduction to Patients with Special Healthcare Needs* (2nd Edition)

Access to dental care can be tremendous challenge for patients with special health care needs (SHCN).&nbsp\; The Quality Resource Guide (QRG) discusses the oral health care needs of patients with SHCN and provides guidance to allow the dental team to deliver effective and efficient care to a patient with SHCN in a general dental practice. The QRG briefly discusses the etiology and presentation of neurodevelopmental disorders, then outlines guidelines and approaches for the dental healthcare team to consider when assessing the oral status of a patient with SHCN and providing appropriate care. Effective pre-appointment processes, scheduling strategies, helpful desensitization approaches, and steps to assist with developing a coordinated team approach for providing safe and effective care are outlined. Specific recommendations are made to lower the caries and periodontal risk for patients with SHCN. This QRG will serve as an important resource for the dentist, and all members of the office staff, as they assess and provide therapy for patients with SHCN.

* Note: The terminology of &ldquo\;Special Needs&rdquo\; is considered in many communities as pejorative as it inadvertently suggests an &ldquo\;ableist&rdquo\; view. Ableism is the discrimination of and social prejudice against people with disabilities based on the belief that typical abilities are superior. Special Healthcare Needs is a better accepted term.

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