Screen Time, Dental Caries, and Oral Health-Related Quality of Life in Adolescents Living in Deprived Neighbourhoods in Manaus, Brazil: A Two-Year Follow-Up Study.
A 2-year study of Brazilian adolescents found that increased screen time directly predicted higher dental caries incidence and poorer oral health-related quality of life, with sugar consumption acting as a pathway linking screen time to caries development.
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Oral Health Management for PEG Fed Children
Oral health care for children fed entirely by PEG tube — a practical guide for Australian oral health therapists.
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