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Oral assessment of children with an autism spectrum disorder.(Report)
Journal of Dental Hygiene
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June 22, 2007|
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Introduction
In 2000, the United States Surgeon General's first report on the oral health status of Americans was released. One major message of this report is that oral health is essential to the general health and well being of all Americans. Although they can achieve it, not all Americans are achieving the same degree of oral health. The Surgeon General's Report emphasized that "a silent epidemic" of oral diseases is affecting our most vulnerable citizens, including those with special needs. At the time the Surgeon General's Report was published, no national ...
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