Systemic Factors Associated With Paediatric Dental General Anaesthesia Utilisation in Aotearoa New Zealand: A Scoping Review.
Researchers reviewed 16 New Zealand studies to identify factors linked with children undergoing dental general anaesthesia, finding that severe early childhood caries, health system delays, and socioeconomic disadvantage were consistently associated with increased hospitalisation, particularly among Māori and Pacific children.
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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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