Dental Care for Children on the Autism Spectrum
The dental care of patients with ASD presents many challenges. Examination may be difficult; medical conditions, including immune issues, may impact on the selection of restorative materials; and the patient's diet may present a trade-off between nutrition, medical complications, and tooth decay. Orthodontic care which requires excellent oral hygiene and patient compliance presents additional challenges. Dr.Cantor and his colleagues will address these issues and answer audience questions. The dental care of patients with ASD presents many challenges. Examination may be difficult; medical conditions, including immune issues, may impact on the selection of restorative materials; and the patient's diet may present a trade-off between nutrition, medical complications, and tooth decay. Orthodontic care which requires excellent oral hygiene and patient compliance presents additional challenges. Dr.Cantor and his colleagues will address these issues and answer audience questions.
Jeffrey S. Cantor, DDS
Director, Easter Seals Metropolitan Chicago Dental Program specializing in the care of patients with developmental disabilities, including children and adults with autism. Dental Consultant AutismOne. Has presented at every AO Conference since 2002. D.D.S. from Columbia University School of Dental Medicine (1972); Certificate Pediatric Dentistry Eastman Dental Center (1974). He has 37 years of private practice and public health experience. The last 9 years have focused on children on the autism spectrum.
Michelle Feldner Lancaster, DDS
Dr. Michelle Feldner Lancaster graduated from Loyola Dental School in 1986. She is a general dentist and works with Dr. Patricia Liston Gannon and Dr. Jeffrey Cantor at Orland Park Dentistry for Children in Orland Park, Illinois. She is married and has three children. She enjoys working with children of all ages and needs. She is pleased to be returning for her fourth year with Doctors Cantor, Gannon, and Johnson at the AutismOne Conference.
Pamela Johnson, DDS, MS
1983 Marquette University - BS, 1987 Marquette University Dental School - DDS, 1988 Rush Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital Chicago - GPR in dental surgery, 1991 University of Illinois - MS (masters degree in science) and orthodontic specialty license. I am a board certified orthodontist who has been practicing orthodontics for 20 years. I treat a large number of special needs patients in my practice and I also have a daughter with special needs.
Patricia L. Gannon, DDS, MS
Dr. Patricia Gannon is a Pediatric Dentist practicing in Orland Park, IL with Dr. Jeffrey Cantor and Dr. Michelle Lancaster. She received her D.D.S. from Loyola Univ. School of Dentistry and her specialty training and Masters degree in Pediatric Dentistry from the Univ. of IL Chicago. The practice has treated special needs patients for over 20 years.The doctors are continually updating their eduacation and skills to stay current with children dealing with autism spectrum disorders.
