Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may lead to lower prevalence and severity of dental caries than in children without ASD.
BACKGROUND
The caries experience and behavior of dental patients with autism spectrum disorder. Loo CY, Graham RM, Hughes CV. J Am Dent Assoc 2008;139(11):1518-24.


METHODS
Rebecca L. Slayton, DDS, PhD.


OBJECTIVE
What is the caries experience and behavior of children with autism spectrum disorder compared with children without this disorder?


BACKGROUND
Information not available.


METHODS
Cross-sectional study (chart review).


METHODS
Level 3: Other evidence.


METHODS
Not applicable.
Slayton
Rebecca L
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Department of Pediatric Dentistry, University of Iowa College of Dentistry, S201 Dental Science Bldg., Iowa City, IA 52242, USA. rebecca-slayton@uiowa.edu <rebecca-slayton@uiowa.edu>