title: Assessment of the autistic patient's dental needs and ability to undergo dental examination.
abstract: A successful clinical examination was achieved on the first attempt for 50 percent of the autistic patients. In general, autistic patients had a lower hygiene level than those in the control group, but a comparable caries index. Behavior management techniques included positive reinforcement; tell, show and do; and negative reinforcement.
authors.forename: O
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Lowe
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Lindemann
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000503:physiopathology; D001521:Behavior Therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D004245:DMF Index; D003730:Dental Care for Persons with Disabilities / Q000523:psychology; D003774:Dental Plaque Index; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006302:Health Services Research; D006801:Humans; D009911:Oral Hygiene Index; D011861:Radiography, Dental; D012054:Reinforcement, Psychology