Association of Higher Caries Levels With Reduced Oral Health-Related Quality of Life Among Somali School Children in Hargeisa.
Researchers surveyed 405 Somali schoolchildren in Hargeisa and found that higher cavity levels were associated with reduced quality of life related to oral health, with about 71% reporting at least one negative impact such as toothache or difficulty eating.
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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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