A Scoping Review of Early Childhood Caries Prevalence, Determinants, and Interventions Among Indigenous Populations in Africa Using a Decolonizing Framework.
Only two small studies from Africa examining early childhood caries in Indigenous children were identified, revealing high caries prevalence and multiple social determinants, but highlighting that existing research uses externally driven approaches rather than community-led, decolonizing methods.
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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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