Problematic Social Media Use and Self-Perception of Dental Aesthetics in Adolescents: Associations with Body Esteem, Social Anxiety and Gender.
Problematic social media use was associated with poorer self-perceived dental aesthetics in adolescents, particularly girls, while body esteem was mainly predicted by fear of negative evaluation and BMI rather than social media use itself.
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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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