Meeting the Sensory Needs of Autistic Patients with Dental Care Challenges

• By: John Hansford, DMD Greenpoint Pediatric Dentistry
• January 10th, 2024
• anxiety and fear, behavioral issues, children, communication difficulties, dental care challenges, dental exams, dental providers, dentist, heightened sensitivity, limited access to care, patient experience, pediatric dentistry, sensory needs, Winter 2024 Issue
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Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) face many dental care challenges. As a result, ASD patients continue to experience obstacles in accessing quality dental care. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 1 in 36 children in the United States has been...