The relationship between problematic media use and their fear, anxiety and behavior during dental treatment in children.
Researchers examined how problematic media use relates to dental fear and anxiety in 145 children aged 6–12 years, finding that while maternal dental anxiety and younger age were stronger predictors, higher problematic media use scores showed independent association with dental fear after accounting for confounding factors.
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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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