Oral Candida colonisation and cariogenic bacteria in children and adolescents with cleft lip and/or palate: A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Children with cleft lip and/or palate showed nearly threefold higher oral *Candida* colonisation and elevated *Streptococcus mutans* counts compared to non-cleft peers, suggesting a fungal-bacterial contribution to their increased caries risk.
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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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