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Evaluation Of Oral Health Status & Brushing Habits In Children With Autism- A Cross Sectional Study, Pooja Yadav, Nikhil Marwah Professor And Head, Saket Yadav Assistant Professor, Priyanka Lekhwani Assistant Professor

International Arab Journal of Dentistry

INTRODUCTION :

Autism is a type of neurological development disease marked by difficulties in social interaction and communication, as well as repetitive behaviour. Sensory hypersensitivity to visual, auditory, olfactory, or gustatory stimuli has been linked to dental care issues in children with ASD. The purpose of this research is to assess the oral health and brushing behaviours of children with Autism.

MATERIAL & METHODS:

In this study, 70 autistic children aged 3 to 9 years were chosen. The study was conducted into two parts: Questionnaire Survey & Oral Examination. The Questionnaire consisted of two components. The first component dealt with …

Effectiveness Of A One Year Oral Health Educational And Preventive Program In Improving Oral Health Knowledge And Oral Hygiene Practices Of A Group Of Autistic Egyptian Children And Their Caregivers, E.A. Abdallah, N.E. Metwalli, A.S. Badran

Future Dental Journal

Background: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neuro developmental disorder characterized by severe damage in social interaction, language, behavior and cognitive function. Aim: The current study aimed to assess the effectiveness of a specially designated educational and preventive program for 1 year in reducing caries activity and preventing caries and periodontal diseases among group of autistic Egyptian children, also to assess the behavior of each child in every visit and to assess the effectiveness of a specially designated educational program in improving oral health knowledge, attitudes and oral practices of parents and caregivers of these children. Basic research design: Longitudinal …