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Accessibility statement

The site is built to support keyboard navigation, readable contrast, responsive layouts, text alternatives and reduced motion, with final live testing still required.

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The plain answer

Accessibility is an operating requirement, not a one-time certificate.

The source package targets WCAG 2.2 AA practices where practical, including semantic headings, visible focus, labelled forms, alt text, skip navigation and keyboard-operable menus.

Automated checks cannot prove complete accessibility. The deployed site should be tested with keyboard navigation, zoom, screen-reader workflows and real users, then corrected when barriers are found.

What matters

Key points before you act

Use these as a decision filter at a real consultation.

01

Keyboard

All primary navigation and form controls are intended to work without a pointer.

02

Visual

Colours, type size, spacing and focus states are designed for readability.

03

Responsive

Content reflows for mobile and high zoom without deliberate horizontal scrolling.

Known scope

This statement covers the static website package. External linked sites, browser controls and future embedded tools are outside this codebase.

PDFs or new third-party widgets added later require separate accessibility review.

Feedback

Use the contact form to report the page, control and barrier. Do not use it for a medical emergency.

Before launch, configure the receiving team and response timeline so accessibility reports are actually monitored.

Ongoing review

Re-test after content, CSS, scripts, forms, analytics, scheduling tools or practice widgets change.

A passing automated scan should never be treated as proof that the whole user journey is accessible.

Take this with you

Live-site accessibility checks

  1. Navigate every menu and form by keyboard.
  2. Test 200% and 400% zoom.
  3. Review headings, landmarks and link names with a screen reader.
  4. Confirm error messages are announced and understandable.
  5. Check colour contrast and reduced-motion behaviour.
Common questions

Questions patients ask

Does the site claim formal WCAG certification?
No. It states a target and requires ongoing manual and user testing.
How do I report a barrier?
Use the contact page after its recipient is configured and identify the page and control.
Are external websites covered?
No. Their owners control their accessibility.
Clinical and emergency disclaimer

This website provides general education and does not diagnose, prescribe treatment or create a dentist-patient relationship. A licensed provider must examine the patient and review appropriate records. For pain, swelling, trauma, breathing difficulty, uncontrolled bleeding, infection or an appliance causing injury, contact a local dentist, treating provider or emergency service directly.