TREND OF EARLY CHILDHOOD CARIES IN A TERTIARY HEALTH INSTITUTION: A 7-YEAR RETROSPECTIVE STUDY.
Researchers reviewed seven years of dental records and found that early childhood caries affected 7.7% of young children presenting at a teaching hospital in Lagos, with most cases presenting as early-stage lesions treatable with non-invasive restoration.
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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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