Oral Health Status, Oral Hygiene, and Behavioural Factors Among Disadvantaged Children: A Cross-Sectional Comparison Between the Peruvian Amazon and Valencia, Spain.
Disadvantaged children in the Peruvian Amazon demonstrated superior oral hygiene and toothbrushing habits compared to their Spanish peers, yet both groups showed similar caries experience, suggesting structural healthcare factors may be more influential than individual behaviours alone.
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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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