Self-Esteem as a Predictor of Dental Anxiety in Turkish Children: A Cross-Sectional Study.
Among Turkish school children, lower self-esteem was independently associated with higher dental anxiety levels, though self-esteem explained only a small portion of anxiety variation. Gender, age, and socioeconomic status showed no significant relationship with either construct.
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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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