Dental caries incidence in infants with abnormal birth weight for gestational age: a longitudinal study in the Japan Environment and Children's Study.
Researchers tracked early childhood caries in nearly 79,000 Japanese children and found that those born large for gestational age had higher caries risk, while those born small for gestational age had lower risk compared to children with normal birth weight.
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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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