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Effectiveness Of Autism Education In Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs, Stephanie M. Riehn
Effectiveness Of Autism Education In Accredited Dental Hygiene Programs, Stephanie M. Riehn
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The increase in the prevalence of individuals diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has increased dramatically over the last few decades, causing an increase in the exposure of dental professionals to patients with the disorder in a clinical setting.
The purpose of this study is to understand the influence of the licensed dental hygienists’ professional attitude towards treating a patient with ASD, and the level of accommodations provided to patients with ASD during a routine dental visit, based on the amount of knowledge provided about the disorder during an accredited dental hygiene program. Survey data were collected from 78 registered …