A comparative evaluation of video modeling and social stories for improving oral hygiene in children with autism spectrum disorder: A pilot study.

Introduction: The purpose of this pilot study was to compare video modeling (VM) to a toothbrushing social story (TSS) for improving oral hygiene in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

Methods: Four to 17-year-old children and adolescents with ASD were evaluated at a pre-intervention visit for quality of oral hygiene using plaque and gingival indices. A pre-intervention survey assessed caregivers' perceptions of their children's daily oral hygiene practices.

Association Between Autism Spectrum Disorder and Dental Anomalies of the Permanent Dentition.

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between dental anomalies of the permanent dentition and autism spectrum disorder (ASD). The dental and medical records and panoramic radiographs of 200 six- to 17-year-old subjects with a diagnosis of ASD were assessed retrospectively. The controls were 200 age- and gender-matched healthy children.

Anorectal Melanoma Misdiagnosed as Hemorrhoids: A Case Report and Review of the Literature.

Anorectal melanoma is a rare and aggressive malignant neoplasm with an indolent course, manifesting with nonspecific symptoms and a poor prognosis. We present a case of anorectal melanoma that was initially treated as hemorrhoids and correctly diagnosed after lower gastrointestinal endoscopy. We also present the latest findings in the literature about anorectal melanomas and discuss updates about treatment options and management.

Caries risk assessment.

Caries remains the most common chronic disease affecting both children and adults in the United States. High rates of primary and secondary caries in at-risk populations result in significant lifetime costs. Dental providers should be skilled in assessing an individual patient's risk for dental caries so that effective and minimally invasive preventive strategies can be employed to address the etiology of dental caries.

Pediatric Admissions After Dental Care Under General Anesthesia: A Retrospective Study at a Tertiary Care Center.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify factors associated with planned and unplanned pediatric hospital admissions following dental treatment under general anesthesia (DGA) in a tertiary care center.

Methods: Dental and medical records of 100 subjects one to 20 years of age, with a known history of admission after DGA, were reviewed retrospectively for patient-, procedure-, and anesthesia-related factors as well as adverse events following DGA.

Results: During the review period (December 3, 2011 to June 30, 2015), 10,371 subjects underwent DGA, of which 100 subjects (less than one percent) required admission.

Stevens-Johnson Syndrome: A Review and Report of Two Cases.

Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) is a rare condition, characterized by its dramatic involvement of the skin and various mucosal surfaces including the oral mucosae, that severely impairs the affected patient's ability to speak, chew, or swallow. The purpose of this report was to present two cases with significant variations in the clinical presentation of Stevens-Johnson syndrome. In both situations, the patients' conditions were not immediately recognized.

The Association Between Gestational Age and Shape Anomalies of the Permanent Dentition.

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the association between gestational age status and the presence of dental anomalies in the permanent dentition.

Methods: Dental and medical charts and panoramic radiographs of 340 seven- to 18-year-old subjects with a known history of premature birth were assessed retrospectively. The controls were 150 healthy children born at full term.

Autism spectrum disorders: an update on oral health management.

Unlabelled: Dental professionals caring for patients with a diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) will need to provide oral health care based on a family-centered approach that involves a comprehensive understanding of parental concerns and preferences, as well as the unique medical management, behaviors, and needs of the individual patient.

Background: With the rising prevalence of autism spectrum disorders (ASD), oral health providers will find themselves increasingly likely to care for these patients in their daily practice. The purpose of this article is to provide a comprehensive update on the medical and oral health management of patients with autism spectrum disorders.