Unilateral Hearing Loss and Dental Care: A Questionnaire Survey of Patient Challenges and Provider Responses.
Individuals with unilateral hearing loss reported communication difficulties in noisy dental environments, and identified helpful adaptations including speaking slowly and clearly from their hearing side, reducing background noise, and providing visual aids and written explanations.
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