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The present study aimed to assess the role of oral health-related educational and preventive programs in improvement of oral health of autistic children.<\/jats:p>\n <\/jats:sec>\n \n MATERIALS AND METHODS:<\/jats:title>\n This prospective questionnaire-based study was conducted following Institute\u2019s ethics committee approval at clinic specially treating children with special needs. Totally, 50 autistic and 50 healthy children were selected on a random basis. Informed consent from parents or caregivers and assent from participating children were obtained before beginning of data collection. All children were rated for behavioral modification using the Frankl\u2019s rating scale. Saliva was tested for improvement in oral hygiene using the Cariogram model. A pre-validated questionnaire was circulated among parents at first examination and was repeated at 6 months interval. The oral cavity along with teeth was examined under natural light conditions by a single trained examiner. 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