Business Details
19 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Special Needs Dentist in Grand Prairie
Disability Dental Services has been dedicated to providing specialized dental care for patients with special needs since 2007. Our team combines decades of experience with a deep commitment to creating a welcoming, accessible environment for individuals with physical and intellectual disabilities. We offer wheelchair-accessible facilities, in-house anesthesia capabilities, and a lodge-like atmosphere designed to reduce anxiety and promote comfort. Our focus on personalized care ensures that each patient receives tailored treatment plans addressing unique challenges, from autism and epilepsy to cerebral palsy and Down syndrome.With a team of skilled dentists and anesthesiologists, we prioritize patient safety, preventive care, and education to maintain optimal oral health. Our practice exemplifies trustworthiness through transparent communication, flexible payment options, and adherence to the highest standards of professional ethics.
Services
Sedation Dentistry
Dental Sealants
Fluoride Treatments
Gum Disease Treatment
Dental Crowns
Root Canal Therapy
Tooth Extractions
Oral Cancer Screenings
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Silver Diamine Fluoride
Details
- Year established: 2007
Highlights and features
- We offer wheelchair-accessible facilities with Versatilt Wheelchair Lifts for convenient treatment.
- Our in-house anesthesia team provides safe sedation options for anxious patients.
- Experienced dentists specialize in care for patients with special needs since 2007.
- Personalized dental hygiene guidance tailored to individual disabilities and challenges.
- Comprehensive services for autism, epilepsy, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and more.
What people say
Staff is wonderful
No anxiety
Blessing
Amazing job
Kind staff
Services
Sedation Dentistry
Our in-house anesthesia team administers safe, monitored sedation to ensure comfortable dental visits for anxious or special needs patients. Services include oral sedation and general anesthesia, enabling procedures to be performed efficiently while prioritizing patient safety and comfort. This approach benefits patients with sensory sensitivities, developmental disabilities, or difficulty remaining still.
Special Needs Dentistry
We provide comprehensive dental care tailored for patients with physical, intellectual, and developmental disabilities. Services address unique challenges like autism, cerebral palsy, and Down syndrome through personalized treatment plans, specialized communication techniques, and physical accommodations including wheelchair accessibility throughout our facility.
Preventive Care
Our preventive services include routine cleanings, fluoride treatments, and dental sealants to maintain optimal oral health. We offer customized home care guidance for caregivers, focusing on adaptive brushing techniques, product recommendations, and strategies to manage dry mouth or medication side effects common among special needs patients.
Restorative Dentistry
We restore damaged teeth through fillings, crowns, and root canal therapy for patients with special needs. Our approach minimizes discomfort using sedation options while addressing unique challenges like enamel abnormalities in Down syndrome patients or bruxism common in those with developmental disabilities.
Oral Surgery
Our team performs dental extractions and minor oral surgery procedures in a comfortable, low-stress environment. Services include wisdom tooth removal and treatment for dental trauma, with sedation options ensuring patient comfort during procedures that might otherwise cause distress.
People
Frank E. Ford
Dentist/Anesthesiologist
Dr. Frank E. Ford is a licensed anesthesiologist with decades of experience in special needs dentistry. He founded Disability Dental Services to address the critical gap in accessible dental care for patients with disabilities, focusing on creating a compassionate, stress-free environment for patients and families.
Glynn Solomon
Dentist
Dr. Glynn Solomon brings extensive experience in treating patients with special needs, focusing on individualized care plans that address unique medical histories and dental challenges while maintaining a patient-centered approach to treatment.
R. Mack Snead
Dentist
Dr. R. Mack Snead specializes in providing dental care for patients with developmental disabilities, emphasizing preventive strategies and adaptive techniques to ensure comfortable, effective treatment experiences for patients who may struggle with traditional dental settings.
Karan Shah
Dentist
Dr. Karan Shah focuses on comprehensive dental care for special needs patients, utilizing his expertise in restorative procedures and sedation dentistry to create positive dental experiences for individuals who might otherwise avoid necessary dental care.
Adria Santiago
Dentist
Dr. Adria Santiago provides compassionate dental care for patients with physical and intellectual disabilities, emphasizing patient education and adaptive techniques to promote lifelong oral health in a supportive, understanding environment.
Questions
How do I get emergency dental care for my loved one?
Call our team immediately for emergency dental care. We'll schedule an appointment or provide management instructions until arrival. For severe cases, visit the ER first for stabilization.
How much does a dental checkup cost in Grand Prairie?
Checkups typically cost $200–350. Insurance often covers part of this. We offer CareCredit financing to help manage costs for special needs dental care.
What makes your practice different for special needs dentistry?
We offer wheelchair accessibility, in-house anesthesia, and staff trained specifically in treating patients with autism, cerebral palsy, Down syndrome, and other special needs conditions.
Do you accept patients without dental insurance?
Yes, we accept uninsured patients. We offer CareCredit financing and discuss payment plans to ensure access to quality dental care regardless of insurance status.
How do you accommodate patients with sensory sensitivities?
We use desensitization visits, explain procedures beforehand, allow comfort items, and offer sedation options to help patients with sensory issues feel comfortable during dental appointments.
Reviews (7)
Reba Henry
Oct 30, 2021
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This office is A-1 from the time we entered the front door until we exited the side door! Every person we encountered was extremely nice and accommodating. This was our first experience with DD and my autistic son who does not like to be touched responded to them like a champ! Best experience ever! Thank you all so very much especially Ms. Cheryl whom my son took an immediate liking to! Beautiful inside and out! Thanks again I cant sing you alls praises enough!
Elizabeth Bakken
Oct 13, 2021
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The minute you walk in you feel right at home, the staff welcomed my son and myself with open arms. My son was anxious and the staff were understanding and kind, in no time at all they made him feel safe and secure. I was kept informed about his dental procedure. Everyone was so kind, I highly recommend Disability Dentist. Thank you Andy for helping my son, he really looks forward to seeing you.
Day Gibbs
Aug 13, 2021
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My autism son has been a patient for over 4 years the staff is awesome from the time you come until you leave the atmosphere is wonderful they keep up updated on everything thats going on, I love them and recommend to anybody who has a disable child
Lisa Stickney
Jul 27, 2021
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Highly highly recommend. They have been performing dental services on my adult son with autism for about 5 years, and I have been thoroughly impressed with all of the Dentists, CRNAs and technical staff. Can't say enough good things!
Maria Zamarripa
Jul 12, 2021
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We finally were able to go in to get my sons teeth cleaned and checked after more than a year due to COVID. As always they are so wonderful, thorough, friendly staff and helpful. See you again in 6 months for another cleaning. We HIGHLY RECOMMEND Disability Dental Services to anyone who has someone with special needs. They actually deserve 10
Deanna Kilburn
Sep 06, 2019
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Only does cleaning. Don't go if need any real dental work done. Overcharges for services. Too bad taking advantage of handicapped patients. Two stars for friendly staff.
Michelle Fulton
Jul 19, 2018
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This place is an answer to prayers. No hospital gowns or hospital beds
The staff and doctors are so kind
and do an amazing job.
The staff and doctors are so kind
and do an amazing job.
