The Department of Special Care Dentistry is one of two tertiary referral centres in NSW for people with a disability. The department cares for patients with severe chronic medical conditions, medically compromised and geriatric patients and other categories of permanent disability, such as severely physically, mentally and intellectually disabled patients, people with developmental disabilities or behavioural problems. The outreach service provides efficient and effective assessments and referrals for homebound and institutionalised patients. Where necessary, definitive restorative and exodontia treatment is provided under general anaesthesia at either Canterbury or Concord hospitals. The department also provides training for carers in developing oral health care plans for residents of aged care and other facilities, as well as oral health promotion activities for the community..