D. M. Pop
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
M. L. Negruţiu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
A. D. Tănase
Department of Professional Legislation in Dental Medicine, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
E. L. Crăciunescu
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
A. C. Novac
Department of Prostheses Technology and Dental Materials, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Research Centre in Dental Medicine Using Conventional and Alternative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
D. E. Bojoga
Department of Oral Rehabilitation and Emergencies in Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Interdisciplinary Research Center for Dental Medical Research, Lasers and Innovative Technologies, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
K. Miok
Institution of Advanced environmental Research-ICAM, Vest University, Timisoara, Romania
M. Popa
Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania; Pediatric Dentistry Research Center, Faculty of Dental Medicine, Victor Babes University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Timisoara, Romania
Abstract
To ensure the most pleasant and efficient experience for patients diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder in the dental office, collaboration and attention for their needs are essential. Adapting communication strategies to the individual needs of autistic patients can make a significant difference in creating a comfortable environment and build a relationship of trust between them and the medical staff. In order to carry out this study, a questionnaire was drawn up consisting of ten closed choice or selection questions, which had the role to identify the opinion of dentists regarding the most beneficial methods and means of communication with patients diagnosed with autism. After completing, the questionnaires, the results were centralized and statistically interpreted. The main conclusion of this study is focusing on the idea of a closer collaboration between dentists and relatives of patients with autistic syndrome is mandatory in identifying their specific needs from the beginning, so that communication is adapted to their condition.