Dental Caries Experience (DMFT) and Oral Hygiene Status Among 18-Year-Old Adolescents in Two Bulgarian Municipalities: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Researchers measured dental caries and oral hygiene in 480 Bulgarian 18-year-olds, finding higher caries experience in rural areas and poorer oral hygiene in males, with filled teeth more common in females.
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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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