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Two downloadable ADA’s Caries Risk Assessment forms were developed as practice tools to help dentists evaluate a patient’s risk of developing caries. One form is for patients ages 0-6 years of age and the other is for patients over 6 years of age. forms can also be used as communication tools with the patient or patient’s guardian to ...
- Caries Risk Assessment and Management
Behavioral Modification: Oral Hygiene and Diet. Patients,...
- Caries Risk Assessment and Management
Behavioral Modification: Oral Hygiene and Diet. Patients, especially those at high risk of caries development, should be instructed to reduce the amount and frequency of carbohydrate consumption. 14 Patients should limit sugary snacks between meals 15 and eat a healthy diet that limits added sugars and high-acid foods that can affect mineralization of enamel. 15 Encourage patients to chew ...
Dec 22, 2023 · Further investigation is needed with regard to gingival health in individuals with ASD and caries risk assessment to understand how this disorder affects oral health. Bartolomé et al. Oral hygiene, dental caries, malocclusion, oral habits, dental trauma, and gingival/periodontal status: PubMed/Medline, Scopus, Cochrane Library-
- 10.3390/jcm13010059
- 2024/01
- J Clin Med. 2024 Jan; 13(1): 59.
unusual and unprediCtable body movements are sometimes observed in people with autism. These movements can jeopardize safety as well as your ability to deliver oral health care. Make sure the path from the reception area to the dental chair is clear. Observe the patient’s movements and look for patterns.
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Dec 27, 2020 · 3. Oral Health and Autism Spectrum Disorders. Oral health care is a major public health concern and has been identified as a Leading Health Indicator, which are topic areas determined to be of high-priority for action . Given the high prevalence of ASD, it is likely that an increasing number of dental practitioners will encounter children with ...
- Dominique H. Como, Leah I. Stein Duker, José C. Polido, Sharon A. Cermak
- 2020
People with ASD may be incapable of cooperating in the dental setting owing to their impaired social interaction and communication skills. 1,6–8 In addition to cognitive dysfunction, aggression and other associated psychiatric symptoms also may impede the provision of dental care. 7 The results of a survey of parents of children with autism showed that 77 percent of children with autism were ...
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Apr 25, 2023 · Background. People with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have poor oral health status because they often experience challenges with daily oral hygiene and have inadequate access to oral health care services. This study explored periodontitis risk in adolescents with ASD compared with those who did not have a diagnosis of ASD.
