ArticleHealthcare (Basel, Switzerland)2024
Barriers to Oral Health Care for Autistic Individuals-A Scoping Review.
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- Service learning in dental education: enhancing student competence through an oral health training programme for children with autism spectrum disorder.BMC medical education · 2026Article
- Evaluating Undergraduate Dental Curricula on Oral Health Care for Autistic Persons in Australia and New Zealand-A Cross-Sectional Study.Dentistry journal · 2026Article
- Direct and Indirect Effects of Autism Spectrum Disorder Severity on Dental Health Status in Children and Adolescents: A Structural Equation Modeling Approach.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Challenges and solutions in managing dental problems in children with autism.World journal of clinical pediatrics · 2025Article
- A Pilot Study Exploring Caregivers' Experiences Related to the Use of a Smart Toothbrush by Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Investigation of Dental and Oral Health in Children and Adolescents with Special Support Needs from a Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Perspective.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2024Article
- Dental Care Access Among Children and Adolescents With Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Cross Sectional Survey in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric DentistryArticle
- Dentists' Perceptions Regarding Orofacial Care for Children With Autism Spectrum Disorders in France and Italy.Special care in dentistry : official publication of the American Association of Hospital Dentists, the Academy of Dentistry for the Handicapped, and the American Society for Geriatric DentistryArticle
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Abstract
backgroundChallenges in providing adequate dental care for individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) are recognised by parents, caregivers, and dental practitioners, leading to a higher prevalence of unaddressed dental needs. This scoping review aims to explore existing research on the obstacles to oral health care as perceived by individuals with ASD, as reported by their parents, caregivers, and dental professionals.
methodsSystematic searches were conducted in DOSS, Medline, and PubMed databases using relevant keywords to identify relevant studies. Barriers identified within these studies were then categorised based on themes identified.
resultsThe initial search yielded a total of 254 studies. Following the removal of duplicates and screening of titles and abstracts, 47 studies were further assessed against predetermined criteria, ultimately resulting in the inclusion of 16 articles in this scoping review. The identified barriers were grouped into five overarching themes: challenges in accessing appropriate care (n = 8), negative past experiences (n = 5), parental perceptions of the impact of ASD (n = 8), clinician bias (n = 2), and clinician education (n = 7).
conclusionsThe findings of this review highlight the obstacles faced by individuals with ASD in obtaining routine oral health care. These results underscore the imperative for the development, testing, and implementation of tailored interventions focused on autism, as well as their integration into educational curricula for dental practitioners at various educational levels. This approach aims to enhance the delivery of equitable oral health care to individuals with ASD, starting from undergraduate through to postgraduate dental education.
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