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Lucía I. Floríndez; Dominique H. Como; Evelyn Law; Christine F. Tran; Robert Johnson; José C. Polido; Sharon A. Cermak; Leah I. Stein Duker – Autism: The International Journal of Research and Practice, 2025
Oral care-related challenges are well documented in the autistic community. This review examined interventions designed to improve oral health in autistic individuals across the lifespan. Through a systematic process, 36 studies were identified which focused on improving home-based oral care skills and routines, and reducing fear, anxiety, and/or…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Hygiene, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Skill Development
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Moore, John; Turner, Lori W.; Stellefson, Michael; Chaney, Beth Hensligh – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Dental diseases are associated with chronic health conditions and decreased psychological and sociological wellbeing. Young adulthood presents a pivotal stage as dental hygiene behaviors developed and practiced during this time persist into later life. The Theory of Planned Behavior (TPB) is a commonly used theoretical framework to…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Health Behavior, Young Adults, Behavior Theories