The Gentle Care Programme
A specialised approach for children with special healthcare needs, high dental anxiety or complex cases — built around patience, personalisation and dignity.
About the Programme
Not every child fits the standard appointment
Standard dental appointments are designed for typical cases. But for children with special healthcare needs, high anxiety or complex histories, the standard approach simply isn't enough.
The Gentle Care Programme is Care & Cure's response to this gap. It is not a separate clinic or a different service — it is a different way of delivering care. The same treatment, delivered with the adaptations, time and communication approach that some children need to feel safe.
Dr. Bhuvanesswari's 18 years of experience with children of all abilities and anxiety levels, combined with her Post-Graduate Certificate in Wellness Coaching, means she is uniquely equipped to meet each child where they are.
The programme is suitable for:
- Children with special healthcare needs (autism spectrum, ADHD, sensory processing differences)
- Children with severe dental anxiety or dental phobia
- Children who have had traumatic dental experiences
- Children with complex or extensive treatment requirements
- Children who require additional time and reassurance to cooperate with dental care
- Children with physical or communication differences
What Makes It Different
Four principles of the Gentle Care Programme
Extended Appointments
No rushing. Sessions are planned with extra time so the child can move at their own pace — never forced, never hurried.
Tailored Behaviour Management
Dr. Bhuvanesswari adapts her approach to each child's specific sensory needs, communication style and comfort level.
Personalised Care Plan
Every child in the programme receives a fully customised treatment plan that accounts for their individual needs, history and goals.
Family Involvement
Parents are included as active partners throughout the process — informed, prepared and supported at every step.
How It Works
How the Gentle Care Programme works
Every step is designed to build trust before asking for cooperation.
Initial Conversation
Before the first appointment, we take time to understand your child — their diagnosis, sensory sensitivities, previous dental experiences and what makes them feel comfortable or anxious.
Pre-Visit Preparation
Where helpful, a familiarisation visit is arranged — just to meet the team, see the environment and sit in the chair. No treatment. Just trust-building.
Adapted Appointments
All sensory and communication adaptations are in place before the child arrives. Extended time, adjusted lighting, simplified instructions — whatever the child needs.
Paced Treatment
Treatment proceeds only when the child is ready. Each step is explained simply and performed calmly. We stop if the child needs a break.
Ongoing Support
We maintain detailed notes across visits so your child never has to start over. Every team member who interacts with your child is briefed on their individual needs.
“Every child deserves dental care that feels safe. The Gentle Care Programme exists because I believe that no child should be denied the dental care they need simply because the standard approach doesn't work for them.”
Expert dental care for every member of your family
From a child's first dental visit to adult dental treatment — Dr. Bhuvanesswari and the Care & Cure team are here to guide your family at every stage, with patience, clarity and care.