Oral Health Burden in Pediatric Cancer Survivors: Distinct Patterns in Solid and Hematologic Malignancies.
Children treated for solid tumors showed higher rates of dental anomalies and delayed tooth eruption, while those with blood cancers experienced more gingivitis. Caries affected over half the sample and was linked to poor oral hygiene and gum inflammation.
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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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