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Friends and colleagues, while I am well known for helping people get out of their dentures by using specialized dental implants, it is important to remember that many people cannot afford this treatment. During my time as a Chief Clinical Officer at one of the world’s largest providers of denture treatment, I saw firsthand how the trials and tribulations of dentures affect those who cannot afford dental implants. 

Although edentulism meets the criteria to be listed as a disability in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is currently not officially recognized. ADA recognition provides numerous protections that are currently not available to edentulous patients. 

As dental professionals, we have the duty and responsibility to help all, not just those who can afford the best treatment. I have recently created a Change.org petition to have edentulism (being without teeth) recognized as a disability by the ADA. 

https://chng.it/fKRQrw59xF

Copy and paste this link into your browser to visit the Change.org petition

Please join me in helping denture wearers get the support and rights which they should already have under the ADA. 

Why This Matters:

Over 36 million Americans are edentulous (without teeth), and millions more are partially edentulous. While dentures and implants may help, many individuals continue to face:

- Difficulty chewing or speaking
- Chronic pain or embarrassment
- Barriers to employment, communication, and social integration
- Financial barriers to prosthetic solutions

Despite the profound impact on nutrition, mental health, and quality of life, edentulism is not currently recognized as a disability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — leaving individuals without proper legal protections or accommodations.

 

How This Recognition Would Help:

- Allow reasonable workplace accommodations
- Reduce discrimination in hiring and public services
- Support better access to prosthetics (e.g., dentures, implants)
- Encourage broader insurance and Medicare/Medicaid coverage
- Promote dignity and inclusion for those affected

#dentures #denture #humanrights #ada #disability #edentulism #equality #government #eeoc #socialequality
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