Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder Are Able to Maintain Dental Skills: A Two-Year Case Review of Desensitization Treatment.

The purposes of this study of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), who had successfully accepted a dental examination seated in a dental chair following desensitization interventions, were to: (1) determine if ability to accept an examination was maintained two years following initial success; (2) quantify new dental skills acquired; and (3) analyze the use of advanced behavior guidance techniques. This retrospective two-year case series included 138 ASD children. Data were obtained from dental records.