Special Patient Care

Dr. Fox has advanced post-doctoral training and experience in treating patients with special needs, abilities, or different abilities.

This special expertise was acquired during a unique year-long program in comprehensive dental care for the handicapped (a term we avoid today) at Illinois Masonic Medical Center (the most prestigious of only three national centers training doctors in comprehensive special patient dental care). Dr. Fox has 35 years of experience treating patients with complex medical conditions, special needs, or who are differently abled.

This unusual experience provided Dr. Fox with advanced training in special patient care and additional expertise in management of the medically compromised patient.

Some of the conditions that require specialized and compassionate patient care include (we can't list them all here, of course) :

People needing special patient care often have difficulty finding a dentist who is willing and able to treat their needs.  Our office offers comprehensive oral health care to adults with any of the many medical, physical, mental, or emotionally handicapping, disabling, or differently abling conditions that can affect people.

This type of care may require appointment times tailored to the patient's needs, longer or shorter visits, special medications, consultation with physicians to coordinate medical and dental care, special relaxation methods or treatment techniques.

Our building and office is accessible for people with handicapping conditions.  Special dental equipment enhances our ability to care for people whose mobility depends on wheelchairs, walkers, or other types of assistance.

Of course, we do NOT discriminate in providing excellent dental care to any adult  who desires our assistance.  Our practice is limited to adult care, so we routinely refer children and younger adolescents (including those with special needs)  to specialists in dentistry for children.  If you have a child who needs dental care, feel free to contact our office for a no obligation referral.