Evaluation of the influence of child-parent relationship on dental fear in children: A cross-sectional study.
Researchers examined whether the quality of child-parent relationships—including closeness, conflict, and dependency—predicted dental fear in children aged 6–12 years. They found no significant associations between these relationship domains and dental fear, suggesting that specific dental procedures rather than parent-child dynamics drive children's fear responses.
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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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