Effects of Dental Follow-up on Oral Health, Antibiotic Prescriptions, and Hospitalizations in Pediatric Home Care Patients: A Single-Group Quasi-Experimental Study.
Dental follow-up for homebound children on mechanical ventilation and gastrostomy reduced gingival bleeding, plaque, calculus, and antibiotic prescriptions, but did not significantly affect hospitalization rates.
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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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