August 20, 2025Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical ResearchOpen Access

Difficulties of Parents in Oral Hygiene and Dental Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Difficulties in home toothbrushing correlate with autism severity and caregiver dependence.
52.4% of children with moderate to severe ASD required physical restraint during toothbrushing.
Caregiver training and raising awareness are essential to improve dental care for these children.
The study surveyed 39 parents of children aged 3 to 10 years, documenting their experiences and challenges.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals difficulties in oral hygiene and dental care in children with autism spectrum disorder, indicating the need for better caregiver support.

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Magalhães et al. (2025) studied this question.

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Cross-sectional analysis reveals difficulties in oral hygiene and dental care in children with autism spectrum disorder, indicating the need for better caregiver support.

Difficulties of Parents in Oral Hygiene and Dental Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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Difficulties of Parents in Oral Hygiene and Dental Care of Patients with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

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