Dental experiences related to oral care of children with autism spectrum disorders in Saudi Arabia: A literature review

AlHumaid, Jehan

doi:10.1016/j.sdentj.2021.09.023

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“…A recent survey by Duker et al found four concerns among parents of ASD children, namely a) difficulty in finding the right dental expert able to operate with autistic children, b) the uncomfortable effect on children of sensory devices; c) the perception that any dental intervention appears as a kind of torture; d) mistrust about the drugs used in dentistry, a matter also examined in more recent articles (52)(53)(54). Therefore, prevention is always of utmost importance as it would mean the expenditure of money, time, and personal effort by parents, dentists, the social community, public healthcare systems, and providers.…”

Section: First Survey On the Literaturementioning

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“…Searching for appropriate and optimal cooperation between families and dentists by adopting new strategies to improve the management and frequency of dental examinations of autistic subjects may represent the simplest solution to overcome the enormous difficulty of treating autistic children. Furthermore, it may prove possible to use virtual technology and multi-media devices to manage the best possible behavioral relationship with the autistic subject to achieve correct oral hygiene (53,(114)(115)(116).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Furthermore, it may prove possible to use virtual technology and multi-media devices to manage the best possible behavioral relationship with the autistic subject to achieve correct oral hygiene ( 53 , 114 – 116 ).…”

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“…Although oral caries and oral hygiene represent the primary concern in ASD children, due to their enormous difficulty in being treated by a dentist, even in different European countries ( 53 ), periodontal and gingival diseases in autistic people are widespread ( 20 ).…”

Section: Besides Oral Caries Malocclusion Bruxism Periodontal and Gin...mentioning

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Insights on dental care management and prevention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is new?

Zerman

Zotti²,

Chirumbolo³

et al. 2022

Front. Oral. Health

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Autistic subjects represent a severe concern to dentistry due to the considerable difficulty in managing their oral health, maintaining routine toothbrushing, and preventing dental and periodontal problems. The social and economic burden of managing dental care in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) children is particularly cumbersome for families and public and private health expenditure, especially when children reach the dentist following a late diagnosis with evident oral health problems. An early diagnosis of ASD helps dentists better address these children's oral health. Unfortunately, insufficient attention is paid to the training and education of general pediatricians, dentists, and dental hygienists, allowing them to get to approach the different clinical aspects of ASD. Usually, children diagnosed with ASD are scheduled for dental appointments like their neurotypical peers, whereas their needs are typically complex and personalized. Scant attention is also devoted to these patients by commercial manufacturers of dental products and devices for oral hygiene and prevention of caries and periodontal diseases, leaving parents without the support and often failing when they address the oral health of autistic children. The difficulties of oral care do not derive simply from the behavior of ASD patients, as is commonly assumed, and therefore cannot be overcome solely by the patience and attention of parents and dentists. Genetics, dietary habits, sensory impairments, and cognition disorders are other causes contributing in various degrees to the impact on the mood and psychological reactions of autistic children towards dentists. How can we prevent teeth caries, periodontal disorders, and other oral health impairments by properly managing ASD children? This manuscript gives an up-to-date overview of these problems and helps to provide good remarks.

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Section: First Survey On the Literaturementioning

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Section: Prevention Of Oral and Dental Disorders In Autistic Subjects...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Prevention Of Oral and Dental Disorders In Autistic Subjects...mentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Besides Oral Caries Malocclusion Bruxism Periodontal and Gin...mentioning

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Insights on dental care management and prevention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is new?

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Zotti²,

Chirumbolo³

et al. 2022

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“…Parents and caregivers also face difficulties in provision of regular oral hygiene measures, due to the uncooperative behavior of children with ASD. 2 The American Academy of Pediatrics has reported a prevalence rate of 1 out of 91 children in the age group of 3-17 years. Autistic patients display a higher propensity to specific malocclusions, open bite and swarming, and crowding.…”

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Evaluation of Dental Caries and Periodontal Health Status in Children with Autism: a Case Control Study

Khan¹,

Nigar²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2022

J Islamabad Med Dental Coll

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Background: Dental problems are common in autistic children due to poor oral hygiene. During the dental treatment, main challenge is reduced ability of autistic kids to communicate. The objective of this study was to investigate about the oral health status of autistic children and to compare the risk of dental caries and periodontal disease between children with autism and healthy controls. Methodology: This case-control study was conducted at the Milestone Charitable Trust and Defense Housing Authority (DHA), Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed School, for the duration of 04 months (1st Dec 2019 – 30th March 2020). Among cases, 67 autistic children and among controls,67 healthy children, of age 7 to 17 years, of either gender, were included. All the participants were examined and assessed for presence or absence of any carious lesions, and periodontal health. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 23. Results: The overall mean age of included children was 12.51±2.99 years. Of 134 children, 53.7% were males and 46.3% females. The odds of periodontal disease were 5.52 times higher in autistic children as compared to healthy children (p < .001). The odds of dental caries were 3.43 times higher in autistic children as compared to healthy children (p < .001). In both age groups (<=10 years and >10 years), the risk of periodontal disease and dental caries was higher among autistic children as compared to normal children. While, according to gender, the risk of dental caries was higher among male autistic children as compared to normal children. Conclusion: The odds of dental caries and periodontal disease were higher among autistic children as compared to healthy controls. Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Dental caries, Periodontitis

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Autistics in Dental Clinics

Bennett¹

2023

Autistic People in Dental and Medical Clinics

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Dental experiences related to oral care of children with autism spectrum disorders in Saudi Arabia: A literature review

Cited by 5 publications

References 41 publications

Insights on dental care management and prevention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is new?

Insights on dental care management and prevention in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). What is new?

Evaluation of Dental Caries and Periodontal Health Status in Children with Autism: a Case Control Study

Autistics in Dental Clinics

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