Paediatric Hospital Presentations for Odontogenic Pain and Infection in Western Australia.
Over six years, emergency presentations for tooth infections at a Perth children's hospital represented nearly half of all dental visits, with children under five making up most cases and over 30,000 teeth extracted under general anaesthesia—predominantly reflecting untreated early childhood decay.
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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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