Oral Health of Children with Autism: The Influence of Parental Attitudes and Willingness in Providing Care.
Jehan AlHumaidBalgis GaffarYousef AlYousefFaris AlshuraimMuhanad AlharekyMaha El TantawiPublished in: TheScientificWorldJournal (2020)
The data are indicative of poor oral health practices and status among ASD children. Parents' oral health care practices seem to be reactive rather than proactive. Positive parental attitudes were associated with lower sugar consumption. Greater comfort in providing care was negatively correlated with plaque accumulation and gingival problems.
Keyphrases
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