Socioeconomic Factors, Dental Service Use and Clusters of Oral Health Conditions in Brazilian Five-Year-Old Children.
Researchers identified four distinct clusters of oral health conditions in Brazilian five-year-olds, finding that those with worse dental health were more likely to come from lower-income families, have never visited a dentist, and seek care only for pain rather than prevention.
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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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