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Patient Management

275 - Dental Care Challenges in Children with Ataxia Telangiectasia

Saturday, May 23, 2026
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM PST
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • Catherine B. Warner, DDS

    Pediatric Dental Resident
    Geisinger Medical Center
    Geisinger Medical Center
    Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

    • Co-Author(s)

  • GM

    Gayatri Malik, DMD

    Associate Program Director
    Geisinger Medical Center
    Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

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    Gayatri Malik, DMD

    Associate Program Director
    Geisinger Medical Center
    Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

    • Program Director(s)

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    Natalie Stinton, DMD (she/her/hers)

    Program Director
    Geisinger Medical Center, Danville, PA
    Geisinger
    Danville, Pennsylvania, United States

Abstract: Ataxia Telangiectasia (AT) is a rare neurodegenerative disorder associated with immunodeficiency, radiosensitivity, and increased malignancy risk. This report describes dental management of two preschool-aged males with AT presenting with multiple carious lesions in the primary dentition. Due to impaired DNA repair, routine dental radiographs are contraindicated; therefore, treatment planning relied on clinical evaluation and minimal imaging. Both patients underwent full-mouth rehabilitation under general anesthesia with limited radiographic exposure. These cases emphasize the importance of multidisciplinary coordination and individualized care to minimize radiation risk while addressing extensive dental needs. As AT progresses, frequent recall and preventive strategies are critical, given heightened caries risk from immunosuppression and medication use.

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