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Oral health status in children with autism spectrum disorder in Almaty, Kazakhstan.

Frontiers in dental medicine · Yerkibayeva Z, Yermukhanova G, Saduakasova K, Yessembayeva S, Menchisheva Y, Rakhimov K, Abu Z · 2026-09-16

This pilot study of 53 children with autism in Kazakhstan found that most had poor daily brushing habits, high rates of dental caries, and caregivers reported significant challenges accessing and managing dental treatment, with many children requiring physical restraint or sedation during visits.

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