The efficacy of transdermal melatonin in dental anxiety in children: a randomised placebo-controlled clinical trial.
Transdermal melatonin patches did not reduce self-reported anxiety in children undergoing dental treatment, though they showed modest cardioprotective effects by blunting the heart rate and blood pressure rise typically associated with local anaesthetic injection.
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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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