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Dental care received by children in the Autism Speaks Autism Treatment Network (ATN) was compared to National Survey of Children's Health (NSCH) data for children without special healthcare needs and children with parent-reported ASD.
- Rachel M. Fenning, Rachel M. Fenning, Robin Steinberg-Epstein, Eric M. Butter, James Chan, Kelly McK...
- 2020
May 17, 2022 · She’s among tens of thousands of patients across the state whose disabilities — ranging from cognitive and physical disabilities like autism and cerebral palsy to complex health conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s — require sedation during dental procedures, making basic dental care largely inaccessible.
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Apr 19, 2022 · Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have difficulty participating in dental care and experience significant unmet dental needs. We examined the efficacy of parent training (PT) for improving oral hygiene and oral health in underserved children with ASD.
Dec 22, 2023 · Heterogeneous dental caries and periodontal disease prevalence rates were identified, highlighting the need for collaboration and preventive care. Several studies also reported higher prevalence rates of dental trauma and self-inflicted oral injuries among individuals with ASD.
- 10.3390/jcm13010059
- 2024/01
- J Clin Med. 2024 Jan; 13(1): 59.
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.
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The purpose of this research is to compare preventive dental utilization between children with special healthcare needs (CSHCN) and children without special healthcare needs (CWSHCN) using National Survey of Children’s Health, 2020 (NSCH, 2020) data.
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Sep 10, 2021 · Oral care and dental treatment can be a challenge for many patients with autism spectrum disorder. The COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown present even more barriers to health and care for many...