Policy on Transitioning from a Pediatric to an Adult Dental Home for Individuals with Special Health Care Needs flashcards

Begin in early adolescence and continue until transfer is complete.

• The cited medical framework calls for a written plan by age 14; other evidence supports initiation at 14–16.
• These are planning markers, not a compulsory transfer age.
• Patient, family, and pediatric dentist agree on transfer timing.