What are the Pre- and Perinatal Risk Factors for Deformational Plagiocephaly? A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
A systematic review of 13 studies identified four factors—prematurity, multiple pregnancy, male sex, and maternal age 35 years or older—as potentially associated with increased risk of deformational plagiocephaly in infants, though the evidence quality was rated very low.
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Fluoride vs. Fissure Sealants for Management of Caries Risk in First Permanent Molars in Children
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