Table 4 Questions on previous dental experience in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and control groups

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