Providing Evidence-based Oral Health Care to Individuals Diagnosed with Degenerative Disorders, Part 1: Multiple Sclerosis
Resources

MS is a complex disease with differing presentations and patient needs. Organizations are available to provide information about the disease, identify support groups, offer financial resources, outline the latest research, and provide suggestions to promote activities of daily living and independence. The below list provides a starting point for dental professionals to identify organizations that provide support to individuals diagnosed with MS. Many of these organizations have regional and local components that can provide more individualized support.

Organizations that Support Multiple Sclerosis:

• ADA National Network
• Canine Companion for Independence
• Multiple Sclerosis Association of America
• Multiple Sclerosis Foundation
• National Multiple Sclerosis Society
• National Service Animal Registry
• Paws with a Cause
• The Consortium of Multiple Sclerosis Centers