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Methods: Fourteen patients diagnosed with WS were evaluated, including 10 males and 4 females, aged 12\u201341 years. Medical and dental variables were collected for all patients. Results: The most frequent oral findings were poor oral hygiene (64.2%), gingivitis (64.2%), dental caries (57.1%), and bruxism\/tooth wear (28.5%). Only one patient had dental fractures (due to trauma), and none exhibited drug-induced gingival enlargement. Initial dental treatment was carried out under general anesthesia in 42.3% of the patients. However, following desensitization, half of the patients showed improved behavior and were ultimately treated using non-pharmacological behavioral support techniques. Conclusions: This series represents the largest published to date on the dental aspects of WS. Dental treatment needs of WS patients are considerable, and their management is primarily determined by the degree of epilepsy control, the presence of comorbidities, and the level of cooperation. 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