Dental care experiences and clinical phenotypes in children on the autism spectrum

Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may be at higher likelihood of experiencing poorer oral health and difficulties accessing dental health care. However, identifying which children on the autism spectrum may be more vulnerable to experiencing dental care difficulties is still unknown.

Citation:
Alvares GA, Mekertichian K, Rose F, Vidler S, Whitehouse AJO. Dental care experiences and clinical phenotypes in children on the autism spectrum. Spec Care Dent. 2022.

Keywords:
Autism; dental treatment; oral health

Abstract:
Children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder may be at higher likelihood of experiencing poorer oral health and difficulties accessing dental health care. However, identifying which children on the autism spectrum may be more vulnerable to experiencing dental care difficulties is still unknown.