Caries-Exclusive and Health-Associated Taxa in the Peruvian Pediatric Salivary Microbiome Identified by Full-Length Nanopore 16S Sequencing: Implications for Ecological Modulation of Dental Caries.
Researchers used advanced sequencing to compare oral bacteria in saliva from Peruvian children with and without tooth decay, identifying species associated with each group; however, differences did not remain statistically significant after correction for multiple testing.
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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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