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1. www.ucsf.edu › news › 2023/03/425046At Novel UCSF Dental Clinic, Kids with Autism Are All Smiles

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   Apr 3, 2023 · UCSF Pediatric Dentistry’s Autism Program approaches dental care for kids with autism by creating personalized plans that will expose them to each step of a visit to increase their tolerance.

2. calmatters.org › 05 › special-needs-dental-patientsSpecial needs patients who need a dentist have few options ...

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   May 17, 2022 · At his private practice, he sees one to three special needs patients a day, 80% of whom are on the autism spectrum and a majority of whom are on the moderate to severe end. Some of the patients who previously struggled now allow teeth cleaning and X-rays to be done without sedation.

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3. autismspectrumnews.org › meeting-the-sensory-needsMeeting the Sensory Needs of Autistic Patients with Dental ...

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   Jan 10, 2024 · Overall, patients with ASD and their families face a range of challenges when seeking dental care. Dental providers who work with patients with ASD need to be equipped and prepared to address these challenges, from sensory issues to communication difficulties.

4. autismspectrumnews.org › how-to-overcome-dentalHow to Overcome Dental Health Challenges for Children with Autism

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   Oct 2, 2023 · How can schools and dental providers remove barriers to care for children with autism? This article will present a blueprint for dental service desensitization for children with autism and show how special education schools can partner with dentists to build in-house clinics.

5. autism.ucsf.edu › ucsf-pediatric-dental-clinic-asdnddsUCSF Pediatric Dental Clinic for ASD/NDDs

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   UCSF Pediatric Dentistry in partnership with UCSF Center for ASD and NDDs has initiated a dental clinic for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and other Neurodevelopmental Disorders (ASD/NDDs).

   • Location: 675 18th Street San Francisco, CA 94107

6. oralhealthsupport.ucsf.edu › content › autism-speaksAutism Speaks Dental Toolkit | California Oral Health ...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Visits to the dentist and oral care at home can be difficult for people with autism. Autism Speaks partnered with Colgate and Philips-Sonicare to create a dental guide and video for families of children with autism and dental professionals.

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   Do children with autism need dental care?

   • Proper dental care is essential for all children, including learning how to brush and going for regular dental visits. But for children with autism spectrum disorder, the sensory aspects of a dental office may be uncomfortable, difficult, or overwhelming. But there are things parents can do to make these visits ...

   Making visits to the dentist easier for people with autism spectrum

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   Does UCSF Pediatric Dentistry have autism?

   • At UCSF Pediatric Dentistry’s Autism Program, patients like Alex are slowly exposed over time to each step of a dental visit to increase their tolerance. For some, the first visit is a virtual tour of the clinic from the safety of home; for others, it’s sitting in the dental chair for five seconds.

   At Novel UCSF Dental Clinic, Kids with Autism Are All Smiles

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   Do children with autism have a higher risk of dental disease?

   • Some research shows that children with autism have a higher risk of dental disease. People with ASD may have difficulty engaging in healthy dental hygiene habits, like brushing and flossing, due to sensory sensitivities.

   Making visits to the dentist easier for people with autism spectrum

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   How difficult is dental care for children with ASD?

   • Dental clinics often have bright fluorescent lights, loud noises from people and equipment, and unfamiliar procedures. Dental visits and procedures can be especially difficult for children with ASD who have hypersensitivity to strong smells, tastes, and textures, or who do not tolerate people or objects near their face and mouth.

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   Can a child with ASD get a dental evaluation?

   • Working with the medical care team to develop a successful plan for anxiety reduction is an important part of the overall care for a person with ASD. Even with accommodations and adjustments, some children and adolescents with ASD may still struggle with dental evaluations or procedures.

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   Jun 29, 2021 · Proper dental care is essential for all children, including learning how to brush and going for regular dental visits. But for children with autism spectrum disorder, the sensory aspects of a dental office may be uncomfortable, difficult, or overwhelming.