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Lucía I. Floríndez; Dominique H. Como; Evelyn Law; Christine F. Tran; Robert Johnson; José C. Polido; Sharon A. Cermak; Leah I. Stein Duker – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Oral care-related challenges are well documented in the autistic community. This review examined interventions designed to improve oral health in autistic individuals across the lifespan. Through a systematic process, 36 studies were identified which focused on improving home-based oral care skills and routines, and reducing fear, anxiety, and/or…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Hygiene, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Skill Development
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Newton, J. T. – Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
Background: Dental disease is more common among people with intellectual disabilities than in the general population. Improvements in oral health require individuals to engage in daily oral hygiene and regular visits to a dental practitioner; both may be challenging for the individual with intellectual impairment. Materials and Methods: A review…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Dental Health, Hygiene, Dentistry