Oral health status of children and young adults with autism spectrum disorders: systematic review and meta ‐analysis

ConclusionPrevalence of dental caries and periodontal disease in children and young adults with ASD can be considered as high, pointing to the need for oral health policies focused on these individuals.

Source: International Journal of Paediatric Dentistry - October 31, 2016 Category: Dentistry Authors: Silvana Nunes Silva, Thais Gimenez, Rafael Celestino Souza, Anna Carolina Volpi Mello ‐Moura, Daniela Prócida Raggio, Susana Morimoto, Juan Sebastian Lara, Giovana Correia Soares, Tamara Kerber Tedesco Tags: Original Article Source Type: research