Impact of asthma and its treatment on periodontal and oral health in Moroccan children.
Asthmatic children in this Moroccan study had worse gum health and oral conditions than non-asthmatic peers, with reduced saliva flow and longer asthma treatment duration independently linked to these poorer outcomes.
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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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