抄録
The aged population and the number of disabled people in Taiwan continue to increase. Dental treatment for patients with severe disabilities or more complicated oral conditions is usually handled in a specialized medical facility with special equipment. Home Dental Care is a dental service that reaches out to patients who cannot reach a dentist by themselves. It has been well established in Japan for more than 20 years. In Taiwan, however, it is not widespread. In this article, I will introduce the current status of Home Dental Care in Taiwan as well as how it is carried out.