Table 4.
Questions on previous dental experience in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and control groups
| Question | ASD | Control | P valuea |
|---|---|---|---|
| Has visited the dentist in adulthood | 46/47 (98 %) | 66/68 (97 %) | 0.758 |
| Cancelled dental appointments during the past two years | 17/44 (39 %) | 30/68 (44 %) | 0.566 |
| Missed dental appointments during the past two years | 13/44 (30 %) | 14/68 (24 %) | 0.249 |
| Believes oral health at the moment is good | 40/47 (85 %) | 58/67 (87 %) | 0.825 |
aChi2-test