Dental Caries in Children and Youth With Cerebral Palsy: A Nationwide Study of Oral Health in Aotearoa New Zealand.
A New Zealand study of over 1,200 children with cerebral palsy found that motor impairment severity was not associated with increased tooth decay, though disparities in caries rates existed across different ethnic groups.
A plain-English summary of the study's own findings — we don't add our own claims or interpretation. Read the full paper for the complete methods and results, and apply your own clinical judgement.
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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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