Here is a new study from Dr. Greg Grillo of Dentably about children with autism oral health problem risks in states, thanks to Dr. Greg Grillo for sharing with us!

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Honoring Autism Awareness Month this year, we are pleased to share our study on the correlation between treating children with autism and caring for dental health issues. This annual study should be particularly relevant to WAAA's audience as new government research estimates 1 in 40 American children have autism, up from the previous estimate of 1 in 59 children in 2017.

Our study was done to address the ongoing and constantly-changing needs of families of children on the autism spectrum. Research shows an overall lack of treatment for autism in the United States which may be putting these children at risk for dental care issues because children with autism are more likely to develop certain oral health problems than children without. Exacerbating this problem, they are more at risk in states where the data shows low percentages of autism treatment as well as dental treatment.

See our state results here:

For more details and information, please read the whole study at:

New Study: Children with Autism are Most at Risk in these States for Oral Health Problems

Related Blog Post:

https://www.washingtonautismadvocacy.org/updates/2019/02/14/dental-sedation-autistic/

Upcoming WAAA Event:

Day Out For Autism 2019