Latent Profiles of Oral Health Self-Management and Associated Factors Among Adolescents Undergoing Fixed Orthodontic Treatment.
Researchers identified three distinct patterns of oral health self-management among adolescents with braces, and found that family support, e-health literacy, self-efficacy, dental anxiety, and age influenced which pattern an adolescent followed.
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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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