Caregiver-Reported Preventive Oral Health Practices and Satisfaction With Dental Treatment Under General Anaesthesia Among Adolescents and Adults With Intellectual Disabilities: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Caregivers of people with intellectual disabilities reported limited preventive oral care practices, yet expressed high satisfaction with dental treatment delivered under general anaesthesia—a disconnect suggesting treatment satisfaction does not reflect adequacy of routine oral hygiene at home.
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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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