The new normal - dentistry and patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

Radeska, Elena and Gjorgievska, Elizabeta and Simonoska, Jasna and Dimkov, Aleksandar and Nikolovski, Bruno and Zabokova-Bilbilova, Efka (2023) The new normal - dentistry and patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). In: 26th BaSS Congress, 11-14 May 2023, Skopje, North Macedonia.

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Abstract

INTRODUCTION: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain, characterized by insidious disability in communication, social interaction, and using language and abstract concepts. They require unique management because of their behavioral characteristics, and their problems with social communication and interaction.
AIM: This article reviews the present literature on the issues dealing with children with autistic spectrum disorder from the dental perspective.
RESULTS: Over the last few years there has been a growing interest to cater to the requirements of children with ASD. This study is also an update on the various strategies and recommendations for an easier and successful management of children with ASD in the dental clinic including sensory adaptive dental environment, picture exchange communication system, behavior management techniques as well as pharmacological approaches known so far.
CONCLUSION: Specialized knowledge, as well as increased awareness and attention to the specific needs of children with ASD, are paramount while delivering appropriate dental care.
Keywords: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), behavioral approach, oral health care, dental treatment

Item Type:	Conference or Workshop Item (Lecture)
Subjects:	Medical and Health Sciences > Basic medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Clinical medicine Medical and Health Sciences > Health biotechnology Medical and Health Sciences > Health sciences Medical and Health Sciences > Other medical sciences
Divisions:	Faculty of Medical Science
Depositing User:	Bruno Nikolovski
Date Deposited:	27 Oct 2023 08:51
Last Modified:	27 Oct 2023 08:51
URI:	https://eprints.ugd.edu.mk/id/eprint/32454

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